RTFL’s 2026 Chili Cook-Off “Freedom Never Tasted So Good”

  • DATE: Saturday, January 17, 2026

  • TIME: Doors open at 12:00 pm

  • WHERE: Round Top Rifle Hall

  • COST: Tickets are $12 per person and children under 12 years old get in free

  • DETAILS:

    - Prize Money

    $1,000 for First Place in Traditional Chili Division AND $500 for First Place in Open Chili Division

    - New Judging Criteria (…. you asked and we listened!)

  • SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES- more to come

  • SIGN UP FOR CHILI COOKERS - more to come

It is chili time! Round Top Family Library’s much loved, family fun event will be here before we know it! Here’s what we can share as of now:

RTFL is excited to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in 2026! We have lots to share - coming soon!

  • Details to come!

  • Details to come!

  • You asked and we listened! Details will be available soon for the new judging criteria!

  • That’s right - prize money will be awarded:

    $1,000 to the First Place Team in the Traditional Chili Division

    $500 to the First Place Team in the Open Chili Division

  • More details to come

  • More details to come

  • We sure hope so! More details to come

  • Absolutely! Every person that buys a ticket gets a bowl and a spoon! Eat until your heart’s desire!

  • As we think of more details, we will post them here. Lots of people like to know if the event will be indoors or out - that is weather permitting. Others like to know what to wear - we got you covered! Stay tuned!

  • We sure will! The Live Auction portion of the Chili Cook-Off is how we raise funds for the library!

Sign up to Cook!

Sign up to Cook!