Since 1983, Belleville's Annual Chili Cook-off has featured the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations and area businesses. 

The judging for the 28th Annual Chili Cook-off took place Friday, October 7th in the Art on the Square building.  The winners were announced on the Main Stage on Saturday, October 8th.

Chili vendors competed in the “Non Food Service Business/Organization” division or the “Restaurant/Caterer” division.   A first, second and third place ribbon was awarded in each division.  Cash awards ranging from $100 to $300 were presented to the winners. 

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Chili Cook-Off...

Restaurant/Caterer Division:
1st Place - 17th Street Bar & Grill benefiting the Violence Prevention Center of SWIL
2nd Place - Roy-el Catering benefiting Lindenwood University
3rd Place - Texas Roadhouse

Non-Food Service Division:
1st Place - New Life Community Church benefiting New Life Youth Ministry, The Next Generation
2nd Place - Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab benefiting the Rehab Center
3rd Place - Belleville Firefighters Local 53 benefiting the Firefighters Relief & Welfare Fund

People’s Choice:
Belleville Firefighters Local 53

People’s Choice raised over $1,600 which was donated to the Community Interfaith Food Pantry. Thank you to all those who voted!

Thank you to all the vendors and to the judges of this year's Chili Cook-off:

Suzanne Boyle, Food Editor, Belleville News-Democrat
Deana LaRue, Director of Hotel Operations, Casino Queen
Leisa Brockman, Faculty Coordinator, SWIC Culinary Program