Join the Raymore Arts Commission at the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) sanctioned Raymore Chili Cook-Off Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at T.B. Hanna Station, 214 S. Washington St.

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 and Wings.

Click here to register online.

Cooks must sign up to enter at least one chili (CASI or Homestyle). Salsa and Wings categories are optional. Categories, entry fee and turn in times for judging: 
CASI chili ($20 entry fee) - 12 p.m.
Homestyle/traditional chili ($20 entry fee) - 12:30 p.m.
Salsa ($15 entry fee) - 1:30 p.m. 
Wings ($15 entry fee) - 2 p.m. 
Announcement of awards - 2:30-3 p.m.

 

Awards will be presented to 1st through 10th place in CASI and 1st through 3rd place in the Homestyle, Wings and Salsa categories. A People's Choice award will be presented for best overall fan-favorite chili as well. 

Attendees will enjoy live entertainment by The Kenny Glover Band from noon-2:30 p.m.

Proceeds benefit the Raymore Community Foundation for the arts in Raymore.

REGISTRATION REMAINS OPEN! COOKS: Sign-in and set up starts at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 11.

Cooks will enter the park area from 58 Highway via S. Adams Street (one block west of Washington) and turn left/east at W. Olive Street and start filling in spaces from the east end of the street toward the west end. Volunteers will be on site at the corner of Adams and Olive Streets 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. Sign-ins will take place at the south end under The Depot shelter (closest to Olive Street). Once cooks are done unloading, street parking is available on several streets surrounding the area of T.B. Hanna Station.

About the Raymore Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission is in its tenth 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 (new in 2025!), the new Raymore Chili Cook-Off and more!

The Raymore Community Foundation supports special initiatives in four areas of the community: the Arts, Parks, Animal Control and Police.