Beerded Lady’s Third Annual Chili Cook Off 2026 – Sponsored by Trophy Brewing

Think your chili has what it takes to be crowned champion? Enter for FREE and compete in one of our four categories:

 Carnivore – For the meat lovers, obvs.
 Spicy – Bring the heat!
 Vegetarian – No meat? No problem!
 Featuring Trophy Beer – Get creative with Trophy’s brews!

 PRIZES 
Each category will have a top placed chili, as well as opportunity for a Crowd Favorite to be voted on. Winners will get swag and prizes from Trophy and Beerded Lady! 2026 Chili Tee’s **will be available for on-site purchase** day of the event, while supplies last. Pre-order will also be available.

 Tasting to judge the chili is just $10 – includes Trophy Brewing swag (while supplies last). The cook-off serves as a fundraising event for Cause for Paws NC Dog & Cat Rescue in Raleigh! 

 Max five entries per category, one entry per person – sign up now at the link!