# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chilly Cook-Off
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the Hub as we kick off FreezeFest in Switchyard Park. Find us in the pavilion, where we'll fight off the chilly winter weather with a chili cook-off featuring chefs from throughout our local community. You'll enjoy samples of each soup, vote for whom you think should earn the People's Choice Award, and see our panel of judges deliberate and determine who has the best overall, best vegetarian, and most creative chilis. ​

Three are several ways to be involved:
?️ Sign up to be a chili chef
?️ Attend the event and try over 20 chilis
?️ Volunteer to pull off the event (all volunteers are invited to attend the event *free* outside of their volunteer shift)
?️  Have your business serve as an event sponsor

See event details at mhcfoodpantry.org/chilly-cookoff

Funds raised support the Hub's pantry and educational programming.

This event is made possible by our incredible sponsors: the City of Bloomington Parks & Recreation, the Chocolate Moose, Darn Good Soup, Freezefest, Oliver Winery, Simplified Eldercare, Two Sticks Bakery, and Upland Brewery.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/chilly-cook-off/200029240014215
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 301

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN
- **lat**: 39.147668500053
- **long**: -86.538577079773
- **full address**: Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN, 1609 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403-3574, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chilly Cook-Off being held?
  - **A:** Chilly Cook-Off takes place on Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN, 1609 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403-3574, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chilly Cook-Off?
  - **A:** Chilly Cook-Off is organized by Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chilly Cook-Off is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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