Join the Raymore Arts Commission at the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) sanctioned Raymore Chili Cook-Off Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at T.B. Hanna Station, 214 S. Washington St.
Proceeds from this annual fundraiser go to the Raymore Community Foundation, the City's 501(c)3, to support the arts in Raymore.
Categories: CASI chili (traditional, no beans or fillers, just meat, spices and sauce. CASI chili must be cooked on site), Homestyle Chili (anything goes), Salsa, Wings and Jackpot Beans.
New in 2026: Youth Cookie competition category. This stand-alone category is for children ages 15 and younger. Bake cookies at home and turn in one dozen to the judging area by 12:30 p.m. Awards will be given to the top 3 scorers.
Registration will remain open until the day of the event, though we do encourage early registration!
Click here to register online.
Youth Cookies (no entry fee) - 12:30 p.m.
Proceeds benefit the Raymore Community Foundation for the arts in Raymore.
The 2026 Raymore Chili Cook-off opens at noon on Saturday, Oct. 3 at T.B. Hanna Station.
Sample chili from our competitors! Purchase a tasting spoon for $5 at the concession stand and sample all the chili you’d like while supplies last. We have more than 17 competitors (as of Sept. 18, but registration stays open until event day!) cooking up their special recipes. With the purchase of your spoon, you’ll also get a ticket to use to vote for your favorite homestyle chili- simply drop the ticket into the bucket at the table of your favorite chili cook and we’ll tally the votes at 2 p.m.
Enjoy live music from Alex Sons from noon- to about 3 p.m. and free face painting and airbrush tattoos from noon-2 p.m.
Cold drinks will be available for purchase from The Dizzy Blender and JSqueezy Lemonade!
Awards will be presented to our competitors around 2:30-3 p.m.
Proceeds from this event benefit the Raymore Community Foundation 501(c)3 to support the arts in Raymore.
Compete in any of the following categories: CASI chili (traditional, no beans or fillers, just meat, spices and sauce. CASI chili must be cooked on site), Homestyle Chili (anything goes), Salsa, Wings and Jackpot Beans.
New in 2026: Youth Cookie competition category. This stand-alone category is for children ages 15 and younger. Bake cookies at home and turn in one dozen to the judging area by 12:30 p.m. Awards will be given to the top 3 scorers.
Click here to register online.
Entry fees and turn in times for judging:
Youth Cookies (no entry fee) - 12:30 p.m.
Attendees will enjoy live entertainment from noon to 3 p.m.
Proceeds benefit the Raymore Community Foundation for the arts in Raymore.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
COOKS: Sign-in and set up starts at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3.
Cooks will enter the park area from 58 Highway via S. Adams Street (one block west of Washington) and start filling in spaces from the south end of the street toward the north end. Volunteers will be on site at the corner of Adams and Maple to provide directions. Every effort will be made to keep you next to your requested neighbors– of course it helps to coordinate to arrive at the same time. Once cooks are done unloading, street parking is available on several streets surrounding the area of T.B. Hanna Station.
Check in and get your cups and clam shells for turn ins at the concession stand.
The Raymore Arts Commission is in its eleventh year of working to bring residents and visitors opportunities to engage in art! The commission is made up of seven resident volunteers who are supported by the City of Raymore's Communications Department. The commission oversees a number of arts initiatives, including the procurement of permanent and temporary public art in parks and public spaces, the annual Power of Perspectives Art Competition and awards reception, an annual live music series at the Hawk Ridge Park Amphitheater, the Station Stop Art Party hands-on children's art festival and the Raymore Chili Cook-Off. The commission is also a proud sponsor of the 70+ piece Sounds of South Kansas City Community Band.
The Raymore Community Foundation supports special initiatives in four areas of the community: the Arts, Parks, Animal Control and Police.