

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 15th Annual Vegan Chili Cook Off
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: ☀️ Saint Paul's Favorite Vegan Chili Competition Is Back!Spring has finally arrived — and so has your favorite chili competition! After a delayed start to the season in the Twin Cities, we're thrilled to bring back the Vegan Chili Cook-Off and gather our community around some incredible food.This year, local chefs will go head-to-head to earn the title of Minnesota's best vegan chili. Come sample every single entry and cast your vote for the winner — your taste buds are the judge!🔥 How the Vegan Chili Cook-Off WorksCome to the North Star Ballroom inside the Saint Paul Student CenterCheck in or purchase your ticket at the check-in tableGrab your plate and utensilsFollow the line to make a circuit around to each competitor's table. Each chili sample is labeled with a different numberEat your chilis!Use the voting forms on your table to rate each chili (if you don't bring your smartphone, you can use the voting tablet at the check-in table to vote)🎟️ Tickets, Admission &amp; Volunteering FREE for college students with student ID, volunteers, and children under 15$10 tickets for the general public (cash, card, or online) -- pre-purchase your ticket here to save your seat! -- https://ticketbud.com/events/8ee9a07c-135f-11f1-a829-42010a717007 A variety of volunteer slots are open – during, before, and after the event. Sign up to volunteer at caa.mn/volunteer! Thank you to all our volunteers. (In addition to your free ticket, there will be some extra food available for you to fuel your volunteer work.)✨ Raffle, Prizes &amp; Ways to Give BackWhen you enter, you get a raffle ticket to win snacks and prizes. Stay til the end of the event for a chance to win raffle items!Want to contribute to your community? Bring hygiene items (like new toothpaste and toilet paper) or plant-based food items. We'll donate the items to a local food shelf and post a photo afterwards.🧑🏽‍🍳 The 2026 CompetitorsWe are pleased to welcome the following competitors to the competition!:Dreamstate CafeFood on the FlyReverie Cafe + BarSalsa a la SalsaVegan Witt🍲 Why a Vegan Chili Cook-Off? The Case for Plant-Based Meals Plant-based food lowers the risk of certain chronic diseases; has lower land, water, and carbon footprints; and is an act of care and compassion for our animal relatives. This event is a great way to explore the benefits of delicious plant-based food!👬🏿 Everyone Is Welcome — Vegan or Not!All are welcome at this event, regardless of age, race, or any other demographic – and whether you're vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, flexitarian, or still figuring it out. Great chili is for everyone!🌱 Stay warm, stay fed, and celebrate spring with your community.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-paul/15th-annual-vegan-chili-cook-off/80002497541203
- **Event Categories**: Contests, dance, Entertainment, Sports, food-drinks, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Kids Allowed: Yes
  - Tickets Needed For: Adults Only
  - Seating: Seated
  - Photography: Freely Allowed
  - Age Limit: All Ages
  - Duration: 2 Hours
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://ticketbud.com/events/8ee9a07c-135f-11f1-a829-42010a717007

## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Paul
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: North Star Ballroom, Saint Paul Student Center
- **lat**: 44.9537029000
- **long**: -93.0899578000
- **full address**: North Star Ballroom, Saint Paul Student Center, 2017 Buford Ave, Saint Paul, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 8
- **organizer**: Compassionate Action for Animals (https://allevents.in/org/compassionate-action-for-animals/27599830)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Event Photo 1
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- **Alt text**: Event Photo 2
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69bdb3f1e332f.jpg
- **Alt text**: Event Photo 3
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69bdb3f201c89.jpg
- **Alt text**: Event Photo 4
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live69bdb26738ae6.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** North Star Ballroom, Saint Paul Student Center, 2017 Buford Ave, Saint Paul, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Compassionate Action for Animals
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Contests, dance, Entertainment, Sports, food-drinks, Nonprofit
- **Q**: What is the kids allowed of the event?
  - **A:** Yes
- **Q**: What is the tickets needed for of the event?
  - **A:** Adults Only
- **Q**: What is the seating of the event?
  - **A:** Seated
- **Q**: What is the photography of the event?
  - **A:** Freely Allowed
- **Q**: What is the age limit of the event?
  - **A:** All Ages
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 2 Hours
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 15th Annual Vegan Chili Cook Off ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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