# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chili & Soup Cookoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Enjoy taste-testing of local restaurants' chili & soup entries at multiple locations throughout downtown Bedford, PA.About this EventJoin Downtown Bedford, Inc. for the 12th annual Chili and Soup Cookoff on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (Inclement Weather Date March 7). Enjoy taste testing a variety of chili and soup entries as restaurants serve up their best to try to capture your vote. You be the judge!Turn in your ballot for a chance to win $50 in Bedford Bucks, which spend like cash at participating downtown merchants.Tickets will be available in stores starting December 12th at Aesthetics by Kell, Bella Terra Bedford, Juli’s Wearable Art, Olde Bedford Brewing Company or at the DBI Office.To begin tasting, bring your ticket to registration at either Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) or Founder’s Crossing by 1pm.Thank you to our main sponsors State Farm Agents - Matt Randall and Michael Meehan, SAC Energy, and our supporting businesses Bedford County Visitors Bureau, Pigeon Hill Studios and Burgmeier's Hauling.The second annual Spice & Ice Crawl in Downtown Bedford, PA will be held January 16-18, 2026! This event will include Ice Sculptures placed throughout downtown and in the public square on January 16th - 18th (free to attend), a Chili and Soup Cookoff Event on January 17th (must purchase ticket for this event), and a Hot Chocolate Crawl on January 18th (free to attend).  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/04c67bf0-d6a5-11f0-a871-a7cabfa47992-rimg-w479-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/chili-and-soup-cookoff/100001977567954988
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bedford
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Bedford
- **lat**: 40.0181441
- **long**: -78.50391719999999
- **full address**: Downtown Bedford, Bedford, PA 15522, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chili & Soup Cookoff being held?
  - **A:** Chili & Soup Cookoff takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Downtown Bedford, Bedford, PA 15522, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Chili & Soup Cookoff?
  - **A:** Tickets for Chili & Soup Cookoff are priced at USD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityChili & Soup Cook Off - Admit OneUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chili & Soup Cookoff?
  - **A:** Chili & Soup Cookoff is organized by Downtown Bedford, Inc..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chili & Soup Cookoff is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bedford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Chili & Soup Cookoff sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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