

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 22nd Annual Joe Defrates “Mr Chilli Man” Memorial Chili Cookoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?️ Joe DeFrates Memorial Chili Cookoff ?️

The Joe DeFrates Memorial Chili Cookoff is held in honor and memory of Joe DeFrates, known to many as “Mr. Chilli Man.”

This annual event brings together chili cooks, friends, and supporters to celebrate Joe’s memory through fellowship, competition, and service to children in need.

? One of Illinois’ premier chili cookoffs
? Drawing competitive chili cooks from across the country
? International Chili Society (ICS) National Championship Qualifier

? Sunday, February 15
? VFW Post 755 — Springfield, Illinois
? Doors Open: 11:00 AM
? Judging Begins: 3:00 PM

❤️ All proceeds benefit:
• Shriners Children’s™ St. Louis
• Springfield Children’s Dyslexia Center

Thank you for helping us honor Joe’s memory and continue this meaningful tradition.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/22nd-annual-joe-defrates-mr-chilli-man-memorial-chili-cookoff/200029385645845
- **Event Categories**: contests, sports, art, fine-arts, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 164

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029385645845?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=springfield-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: VFW Lafore Lock Post 755
- **lat**: 39.787283342
- **long**: -89.6936180148
- **full address**: VFW Lafore Lock Post 755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd,Springfield, Illinois, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Joe DeFrates Chili Cookoff (https://allevents.in/org/joe-defrates-chili-cookoff/27265968)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** VFW Lafore Lock Post 755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd,Springfield, Illinois, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Joe DeFrates Chili Cookoff
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, sports, art, fine-arts, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 22nd Annual Joe Defrates “Mr Chilli Man” Memorial Chili Cookoff ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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