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We Want To Hear Your Terlingua Chili Cook-off Stories

Share your Terlingua Chili Cook-off stories! Email tales of triumph, friendship, and chili to abowlofred@gmail.com.

February 18, 2024

A Fantastical scene of the chili cook off

General Questions We Get

Explore the chili cookoff! Questions we get: Sign up to judge, become a vendor, camping details, ticket info, and directions for a spicy adventure

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February 18, 2024

2023 Terlingua Cook Off Champions

Discover the winners of the 56th Original Terlingua Chili Cook-off, celebrating culinary excellence in chili, brisket, and more. Full list inside!

#champions

February 18, 2024

2024 Cookoff Winners

Discover the 2024 winners of the Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff, the ultimate annual chili and showmanship competition. From classic chili champions to unique showmanship titles, and including the Verde Chili and Margarita Mix-Off victors, this legendary event in Terlingua, Texas showcases top competitors from across the nation. Celebrate the best chili makers, BBQ masters, and vibrant personalities in the chili cookoff world!"

November 11, 2024

The Finals Table at the Fifty Seventh Annual Original Terlingua International Championship Cookoff

A Successful 57th Annual Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff: A Party with a Purpose

The Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff will be making a donation of $80,000 in the battle against ALS.

November 8, 2024

Wendell Rankin, Rest in Peace Chili Head Aficionado

In Memorial: Wendell Rankin

Wendell Rankin, Rest in Peace Chili Head Aficionado

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February 29, 2024

In Memory: Sam Kiker

Sam Kiker, a hilltop amigo has passed away.

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February 29, 2024

We Want To Hear Your Terlingua Chili Cook-off Stories

Share your Terlingua Chili Cook-off stories! Email tales of triumph, friendship, and chili to abowlofred@gmail.com.

February 18, 2024

General Questions We Get

Explore the chili cookoff! Questions we get: Sign up to judge, become a vendor, camping details, ticket info, and directions for a spicy adventure

#info

February 18, 2024

2023 Terlingua Cook Off Champions

Discover the winners of the 56th Original Terlingua Chili Cook-off, celebrating culinary excellence in chili, brisket, and more. Full list inside!

#champions

February 18, 2024

2024 Cookoff Winners

Discover the 2024 winners of the Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff, the ultimate annual chili and showmanship competition. From classic chili champions to unique showmanship titles, and including the Verde Chili and Margarita Mix-Off victors, this legendary event in Terlingua, Texas showcases top competitors from across the nation. Celebrate the best chili makers, BBQ masters, and vibrant personalities in the chili cookoff world!"

November 11, 2024

A Successful 57th Annual Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff: A Party with a Purpose

The Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff will be making a donation of $80,000 in the battle against ALS.

November 8, 2024

In Memorial: Wendell Rankin

Wendell Rankin, Rest in Peace Chili Head Aficionado

#memorial

February 29, 2024

In Memory: Sam Kiker

Sam Kiker, a hilltop amigo has passed away.

#memorial

February 29, 2024

We Want To Hear Your Terlingua Chili Cook-off Stories

Share your Terlingua Chili Cook-off stories! Email tales of triumph, friendship, and chili to abowlofred@gmail.com.

February 18, 2024

General Questions We Get

Explore the chili cookoff! Questions we get: Sign up to judge, become a vendor, camping details, ticket info, and directions for a spicy adventure

#info

February 18, 2024

2023 Terlingua Cook Off Champions

Discover the winners of the 56th Original Terlingua Chili Cook-off, celebrating culinary excellence in chili, brisket, and more. Full list inside!

#champions

February 18, 2024

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We Want To Hear Your Terlingua Chili Cook-off Stories

General Questions We Get

2023 Terlingua Cook Off Champions

2024 Cookoff Winners

A Successful 57th Annual Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff: A Party with a Purpose

In Memorial: Wendell Rankin

In Memory: Sam Kiker

We Want To Hear Your Terlingua Chili Cook-off Stories

General Questions We Get

2023 Terlingua Cook Off Champions

2024 Cookoff Winners

A Successful 57th Annual Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff: A Party with a Purpose

In Memorial: Wendell Rankin

In Memory: Sam Kiker

We Want To Hear Your Terlingua Chili Cook-off Stories

General Questions We Get

2023 Terlingua Cook Off Champions

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