# Event Details - **Event Name**: PPDC Chili Cook-Off & Fundraiser - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: FREE RSVP — Admission Paid at Door. Join PPDC for great chili, family fun & friendly competition benefiting our Christmas Extravaganza!About this EventGet Ready for the Chili Cook-Off & Fundraiser!PLEASE NOTE: EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION IS FREE, BUT PAYMENT IS REQUIRED UPON ENTRY.AdmissionAdults: $15Children ages 3–12: $5Children under 2: FREEAdmission includes chili tastings, voting, pumpkin painting for kids, and the awards ceremony. Payment will be collected in person at the event. We accept cash, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Zelle.🌶️ Bring the heat and help make Christmas sweet!Join Perfect Place Drop-In Center (PPDC) for our Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 3:30–6:00 PM at 14705 Allen Rd., Taylor, MI 48195.We're bringing the community together for an afternoon of great chili, friendly competition, family fun, and a great cause. All proceeds from the event will benefit PPDC's 6th Annual Children's Christmas Extravaganza.Every year, our Christmas Extravaganza brings local children and families together for a special holiday celebration filled with free gifts, food, activities, games, and plenty of Christmas fun. This Chili Cook-Off is one of the ways we're raising the funds needed to make it happen again this year.🌶️ Come Taste & VoteTaste chili from 10–15 contestants and cast your vote for your favorite! We'll recognize our chili cooks with awards for:1st Place • 2nd Place • 3rd Place • People's Choice🎃 Bring the Kids!This is a family-friendly event, and we'll have FREE pumpkin painting for our young guests.Want more than a tasting? Full bowls of your favorite chili will be available for $5, along with beverages for purchase and a bake sale featuring homemade treats.🎄 Can't Make It? You Can Still Help.You don't have to attend the Chili Cook-Off to support this year's Children's Christmas Extravaganza.You can donate, volunteer at the Christmas Extravaganza, or simply help us spread the word. Every donation from this fundraiser goes toward helping PPDC create this year's Christmas celebration for local children and families.RSVP to let us know you're coming. No payment will be collected through Eventbrite — payment is required upon entry.For questions or to enter the cook-off contest, contact Kris Rodriguez at .For more information about the Christmas Extravaganza or PPDC, please visit www.perfecplacedropincenter.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6a4dcda0-b770-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w469-h740-dcf8f8e8-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southgate/ppdc-chili-cook-off-and-fundraiser/100002000194573814 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, kids, contests, art, fine-arts, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: 14705 Allen Rd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Southgate - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: 14705 Allen Rd - **lat**: 42.1996882 - **long**: -83.2283543 - **full address**: 14705 Allen Rd, 14705 Allen Road, Southgate, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: PPDC Chili Cook-Off & Fundraiser - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7bf33c306d5631ff9b118e704b4f62bc1cd19b18a61dc1b1c510132d634ca004-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8e8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1789168567 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is PPDC Chili Cook-Off & Fundraiser being held? - **A:** PPDC Chili Cook-Off & Fundraiser takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 14705 Allen Rd, 14705 Allen Road, Southgate, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing PPDC Chili Cook-Off & Fundraiser? - **A:** PPDC Chili Cook-Off & Fundraiser is organized by Perfect Place Drop-In Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** PPDC Chili Cook-Off & Fundraiser is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southgate, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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