Join the Party!
Since the return to Douglas Avenue the crowds have responded in great numbers. And, the best part...the weather doesn't matter! Hot, mild or even cold, it's chili weather! We expect the crowd to be over 10,000 strong and all of them eager to taste some of the best chili in the Midwest!
With teams from Kansas and surrounding states, the Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff has been a Wichita tradition for over 30 years. Since 2005 when the Wagonmasters took over the event and brought it back Downtown, the event has exploded with a renewed level of enthusiasm by contestants and attendees alike.
Live Entertainment
Rock out to the sounds of Sunset Motel, Molly Neeley and DJ Carbon with Rudy Love Jr!
Chili Potentate
Coach Brent Kemnitz -Ex Coach and Shocker Ambassador.
Heck of a Deal
Tasting kits are just $5! That's right, you get all the flavor and fun you can handle for only $5.
PRESENTING SPONSORS
EN FUEGO SPONSORS
CALIENTE SPONSORS
HOT CHILI SPONSORS
FRIEND OF CHILI SPONSORS
50/50 WINNING NUMBER TO BE ANNOUNCED
SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Please contact below to redeem your prize
Mr. Jonathan W. McConnell
McConnell Law Firm, P.A.
100 N. Broadway, Ste. 400, Wichita, Kansas 67202.