Mark your calendars now for the 27th Annual Chili Cook-Off... Friday, October 1st and Saturday, October 2nd, 2010.

Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the Chili Cook-Off features the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations and area businesses, as well as
a children's area and entertainment throughout the weekend!

The annual Chili Cook-Off started in 1983 with just a few vendors. Over the next 27 years, the festival has grown to over 50 vendors and crowds of over 50,000 and continues to grow larger every year. It is now the 2nd largest festival in downtown Belleville, only behind Art on the Square.

Evening musical entertainment this year will feature the Smash Band on Friday and Johnny Rock-ITT on Saturday. There will also be daytime entertainment both days including the 4th annual Junior Idol competition on Saturday.

 
 		  

Video courtesy of the Belleville News-Democrat, video by Derik Holtmann

 

  

Thank you to the sponsors of this year's Chili Cook-Off...

Friday Night Band Sponsor:
UMB Bank

Saturday Night Band Sponsor:
AT&T

Children's Area Sponsor:
YMCA of Southwest Illinois

Chili Cook-Off Judging Sponsor:
Charter Business

Junior Idol Judging Sponsor:
Shop'n Save

Gold Sponsors:
Apt Community Our Lady of the Snows
Belleville News-Democrat
Commerce Bank
City of Belleville
Helitech
Illinois American Water
Lindenwood University
Malone Building Solutions
Memorial Hospital
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
The ROHO Group
TheBANK of Edwardsville

Silver Sponsors:
Art on the Square
Belleville Main Street
Casino Queen
Chick Fritz Distributing
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Illinois Distributing
Scott Credit Union
Wine, Dine & Jazz 
 
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