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🌶🔥 Turn Up the Heat at the 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off! 🔥🌶

November 5, 2025

Spice up your Thanksgiving weekend with the Sunbine Music Foundation’s 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off! This beloved community event returns on Saturday, November 29th at 2:00 PM at 4220 Mountain Valley Rd, Axton, VA — and it’s shaping up to be the hottest competition yet!

Think your chili has what it takes to win? 🌟 Only 15 entry spots are available, and registration is just $25, so grab your spot fast!

🏆 Prizes Include:

  • 1st & 2nd Place: Cash prizes
  • People’s Choice: A trophy + serious bragging rights

🎶 The fun doesn’t stop with the chili! Enjoy live music from TJ Ellis starting at 5 PM, plus great food, friendly competition, and plenty of good vibes — all supporting local music and arts education through the Sunbine Music Foundation.

🎟 Suggested donation: $10 at the door (includes tastings while supplies last).

👉 Register to compete or learn more: sunbine.org/chili-cookoff

Deadline to enter: November 20th

Bring your friends, cast your votes, and help crown this year’s chili champion — because nothing brings the community together like great food, great music, and great people!

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