ENID, OK - The highly anticipated United Way of Northwest Oklahoma Chili Cook-Off is this Friday! Mark your calendars for Friday, October 25, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, as Stride Bank Center Arena becomes the heart of friendly competition, delicious chili, and community spirit in support of a great cause.
With 48 talented competitors vying for the title of Best Chili, this year’s event promises to be our biggest and tastiest yet! Whether you're a chili connoisseur or just looking for a fun way to spend your lunch hour, the Chili Cook-Off is a perfect opportunity to connect with your community, support the United Way’s mission, and enjoy some amazing food.
The Chili Cook-Off is more than just a day of mouth-watering flavors and friendly rivalry—it’s an event that directly supports the United Way’s work across Northwest Oklahoma. For over 90 years, United Way of Northwest Oklahoma has been committed to addressing the most pressing needs in our community. Their efforts focus on ensuring health, education, and economic stability for all our neighbors. Your participation in events like the Chili Cook-Off helps them fund critical services through their 14 partner agencies. These agencies provide everything from meals for seniors, to afterschool programs for children, to essential health services for families in need.
Last year alone, United Way of Northwest Oklahoma helped deliver over 168,000 meals to seniors, provided dental services to over 160 people, and supported more than 8,000 individuals through educational and workforce programs.
This year's competition will feature 48 teams, each serving up their best chili recipes for you to enjoy. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste a wide variety of chilis and vote for their favorites.
Get involved by attending the event with your friends, family, and colleagues for a fun-filled afternoon of chili tasting. They’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success. Whether it’s assisting with setup, serving chili, or helping with cleanup, your time is greatly appreciated.
Help them promote the Chili Cook-Off by sharing the event with your network on social media, in your workplace, or among your friends and family.
As United Way of Northwest Oklahoma continues their journey toward raising $1 million during this year's campaign, events like the Chili Cook-Off play a vital role in bringing them closer to their goal. Every dollar raised helps them ensure that children have access to education, families have access to basic needs, and our neighbors have the support they need to live healthy, stable lives.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the office at 580-237-0821.
First off my wife and I tried every chili there lol
the best was booth 20 with overall great chili.
also there was a very good chili with jalepenos and mushrooms .
The chicken and corn chili lol was still full at end of competition, lol and I guess like all things comes down to who you know and who donated the most,lol.
Hey Bob, glad somebody tried them all! I love jalapenos. I had to leave early, do you know who won Peoples Choice?
Is it too late to sign up to cook chili ?
I think you have time. Contact them today carolina@unitedwayenid.org or call (580) 237-0821.