Palo Alto’s Summer Fest: 38th Annual Chili Cook-Off | 2023

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Add some spice to your Independence Day at the Palo Alto Summer Festival & Chili Cook-off on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The event starts at 11am.

There will have number of food trucks and food booths available that will offer both savory and sweet options. There will also have games and activities for kids.

Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets, and reusable water bottles.

Chili Cook-Off Divisions

Open Division: The open division is for anyone that wants to share their amazing cooking to the community (families/friends encouraged!).

Corporate Division: The corporate division is for any business, non-profit, community or service organization, or other formal organization.

Chili Cook-Off Awards

Best Spirit Award – $250 cash

Best Decorated Booth – $500 cash

Best Overall Chili 

• 1st Place – $1000 cash
• 2nd Place – $750 cash
• 3rd Place – $350 cash

People’s Choice Award – $750 cash

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.