40th Annual Chugwater Chili Cook-Off & Roundup
Wyoming’s State Championship Chili Cook-Off
Saturday June 20th, 2026
Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for the 40th Annual Wyoming State Championship Chili Cook-off. Festivities will take place in Staats Park in Chugwater, Wyoming!
The cook-off began in 1986 as a way to celebrate the best chili and the best town, together. Now, the cook-off has grown to the largest single-day event in the state. As a registered non-profit organization, all funds raised are invested back into the Chugwater community to help the town continue to flourish. We proudly support our local Economic Development Center and Historical Group, as well as our local schools, volunteer Fire Department, and Community Center. In addition, a portion of funds raised go toward a scholarship fund. We hope to see you this year as you join the thousands of individuals that are welcomed into our great community where time moves slower and smiles are bigger!
There’s something for the whole family in 2026!
- Chili and Salsa tasting! Don’t miss your chance to cast your vote for the People’s Choice award for the best tasting chili and salsa in the state!
- Prizes to our Red Chili, Green Chili, and Salsa cooks! Anyone and everyone is encouraged to enter!
- Live music!
- Complimentary wagon rides from the parking areas!
- Car Show complete with trophies and a winner’s parade!
- Jalapeño and pie-eating contests! Enter at your own risk!
- A kid’s area complete with fantastic new games and activities for the little ones!
- Shopping at our food and product vendors
- Adults-only Beer Tent
- Ranch Rodeo with Bronc Riding
- Leatherwork and Blacksmithing demonstrations
For Questions: Email: chugwaterchilicookoff@gmail.com or Call 1-800-972-4454
Sanctioned Cook-off
The cook-off is a nationally recognized event through the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI.) It is open to anyone with a passion for chili, whether it’s cooking it, tasting it or celebrating it!
Ticket Prices for 2026
General- $20 for the whole day
Kids 12 and Under- FREE
Supporting Local Communities
Your support of our event since 1986 benefits our community, including local nonprofit groups like the Prairie View Community School Student Organizations (FFA and FBLA), Chugwater Volunteer Fire Department, Chugwater Historical Unity Group, Chugwater Housing and Economic Development, and the Chugwater Community Center.
Join us every year!
The Chugwater Cook-Off and Roundup is always in June. This year it is the Saturday before Father’s Day!!! What a great way to kick off Father’s Day weekend!
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