19th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Date:
Saturday February 21st, 2026
Time:
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Place:
713 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY, 14607
Contenders from Rochester eateries are going head-to-head for top honors in various sizzling categories.
Come vote for your favorites, be they meaty or vegetarian, at this family-friendly event as you munch and mingle with friends of the Center. A handmade ceramic bowl is yours to keep as a reminder of your gastronomic achievement!
We'll be featuring live music from Candy (upstairs) & Ryan Sutherland (downstairs), and the finest chilis around from only the best local spots: Voula’s, Angry Goat, Dogtown, Farmhouse Table Foods, Jeremiah’s Tavern, Jines Restaurant, Ludwig’s Center Stage Cafe, Orange Gloary Cafe & Catering, The Sheffield, Bookeater & MORE!