With teams from Kansas and surrounding states (80 teams expected in 2018), 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.
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Mr. Hot Stuff
This guy is hot. And he knows other people know it as well. See him strut his stuff on the main stage beginning at 2:15 PM. Audience determines the winner of $100.
Ms. Chili Pepper
Always looking to spice things up, Ms. Chili Pepper is a real crowd pleaser. Beginning at 2:30 PM, she'll turn up the heat at the chili cook-off. Most applause nets the winner a cool $100.
Pepper Eating Contest
Watch insanely crazy contestants eat as many peppers as humanly possible in 5 minutes. Whoever consumes the most without losing it, takes home $100. The fun starts in front of the main stage beginning at 2:45 PM.