# Event Details

- **Event Name**: VFW Chili Cook Off
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 11:45 pm
- **Event Description**: ? MARK YOUR CALENDARS — SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026! ?️?

? Annual VFW Chili Cook-Off ?
It’s back—and it’s always a crowd favorite!

Think your chili has what it takes? Sign up to compete for prizes, trophies, and—most importantly—BRAGGING RIGHTS!

? $20 Entry Fee Includes:
• Entry into the competition
• 2 koozies
• 2 FREE drink tokens
• A chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place trophies

? Beer Specials all day!

? Judging begins at 3:00 PM
Teams prepare their chili at home and bring it to the VFW for judging.

?️ Supper starts at 5:00 PM
All competition chili will be sold for supper until it’s gone!
✔️ Dine-in or carry-out welcome

? LIVE MUSIC from 7:00–10:00 PM
Stubble Trouble featuring Spenser Rahm & Ben Jenniges
Enjoy a great mix of music—from classic country (Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash), to rock favorites (Eagles, Journey, Bon Jovi), to modern hits from Eric Church and Chris Stapleton.

? Entry forms available at the bar
? Or we can email you one—just ask!
? Follow us for more updates as the event gets closer.

It’s always a great time at the “V!” ???
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/garner/vfw-chili-cook-off/200029510253143
- **Event Categories**: music, contests, live-music, entertainment, calendar, country-music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029510253143?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=garner-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Garner
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 315 Center Ave, Garner, IA, United States, Iowa 50438
- **lat**: 43.10206
- **long**: -93.60734
- **full address**: 315 Center Ave, Garner, IA, United States, Iowa 50438

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Garner VFW POST 5515 (https://allevents.in/org/garner-vfw-post-5515/26308577)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f76b3ae0b685c8f0b4053dbcbe0fce9a67aac1ac2e17f4aeaf8b86e8ba33e665-rimg-w300-h300-dc020202-gmir?v=1768593283

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 315 Center Ave, Garner, IA, United States, Iowa 50438
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Garner VFW POST 5515
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, contests, live-music, entertainment, calendar, country-music-festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about VFW Chili Cook Off ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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