# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Community Chili Challenge
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🌶🔥 COMMUNITY CHILI CHALLENGE 🔥🌶
Presented by Friends of the Harbor Center

Get ready to turn up the heat, Slidell! The Community Chili Challenge is bringing together local businesses, backyard chefs, non-profits, and chili lovers for an evening full of flavor, fun, and friendly competition.

Join us on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at The Harbor Center as teams go head-to-head to earn bragging rights and chili glory!

🔥 Sample dozens of chilis
🏆 Vote for your People's Choice Champion
🎧 Enjoy music from our DJ
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun for all ages
🍻 Beverages available for purchase

🌶 Competition Categories
• Best Chili (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
• Best Non-Traditional Chili
• People's Choice (Most Funds Raised)

🎟 Admission
General Admission — $10
Kids (5–12) — $5
Kids under 5 — Free

🍲 Cooking Team Entry
$75 per team (Includes 4 admission tickets)

🔥Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Think you have the best chili in town? Gather your friends, coworkers, or family and join the competition!

This event benefits Friends of the Harbor Center and supports community programming and events throughout the year.

Bring your appetite, bring your friends, and come help us crown the Community Chili Challenge Champion! 🌶🏆
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/slidell/community-chili-challenge/200030038580227
- **Event Categories**: contests, kids, food-drinks, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 457

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Slidell
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 100 Harbor Center Blvd, Slidell, LA, United States, Louisiana 70461
- **lat**: 30.218
- **long**: -89.77177
- **full address**: 100 Harbor Center Blvd, Slidell, LA, United States, Louisiana 70461

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Community Chili Challenge
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/cb04ffcd993b70c9e49751af7f376922b7d601983f3492dd5fc236df628fe42e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8e8d8-gmir?v=1787342036

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Community Chili Challenge being held?
  - **A:** Community Chili Challenge takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 100 Harbor Center Blvd, Slidell, LA, United States, Louisiana 70461.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Community Chili Challenge?
  - **A:** Community Chili Challenge is organized by The Harbor Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Community Chili Challenge 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 Slidell, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 450+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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