Belleville Chili Cook-off

Belleville Chili Cook-off The Annual Chili Cook-off, hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce is held in Downtown Belleville, IL on the second full weekend in October.

Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the annual Chili Cook-off has featured the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations, and area businesses for more than 30 years! What started with just a few vendors on one block of East Main Street in downtown Belleville has now grown to more than 60 vendors and based on attendance, is now the largest festival in Belleville. Many

people attend the Chili Cook-off to enjoy the great chili, entertainment and other festivities, but most don’t realize that it’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for many non-profit organizations. Over half of the vendors participating at the Chili Cook-off each year are either a non-profit organization or a business raising money for a charity. 100% of the money you spend at each booth goes to that vendor. In addition to the money the vendors donate to their causes, the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce also donates 100% of the money collected from the People’s Choice Award. 100% of the donated proceeds go to the Community Interfaith Food Pantry in Belleville. For more information please contact the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce at 618-233-2015.

Time for our second band announcement! The Belleville East Jazz Band is playing by the fountain during Chili Cook-Off fr...
08/28/2026

Time for our second band announcement! The Belleville East Jazz Band is playing by the fountain during Chili Cook-Off from 1:00PM-2:00PM. If you're out and about, make your way down to the fountain to see them!

Join us in Downtown Belleville for the 42nd Annual Belleville Chili Cook-off. We are taking over 2 MORE BLOCKS on West M...
08/27/2026

Join us in Downtown Belleville for the 42nd Annual Belleville Chili Cook-off. We are taking over 2 MORE BLOCKS on West Main Street! That means more chili vendors and more beer! 🌶 🍺

October 9-10 | 11am-8pm both days

A big THANK YOU to this year's Premier Sponsor, Renewal by Andersen of St. Louis!!!

Who's ready for some band announcements? First up, Fanfare Band! Come see them the first day of the Chili Cook-Off from ...
08/21/2026

Who's ready for some band announcements? First up, Fanfare Band! Come see them the first day of the Chili Cook-Off from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Check back with us every week for the next band announcement!

Thank you to Friday's Entertainment sponsor, Grey Eagle Distributors!

We are counting down and couldn't be more excited! Stay tuned for weekly band announcements and more.October 9-10, 20261...
08/21/2026

We are counting down and couldn't be more excited! Stay tuned for weekly band announcements and more.

October 9-10, 2026
11am - 8pm both days
Downtown Belleville, Illinois

Have you heard the news? We are extending this year's Chili Cook-off 2 more blocks! Which means more chili vendors! Who ...
08/18/2026

Have you heard the news? We are extending this year's Chili Cook-off 2 more blocks! Which means more chili vendors! Who will it be?

Follow OFFICIAL - 42nd Annual Belleville Chili Cook-Off to find out more soon!

October 9-10, 2026
11am - 8pm both days
Downtown Belleville, Illinois

We’re blushing over here! Thanks for the shout-out, Explore Belleville!42nd Annual Belleville Chili Cook-offOctober 9-10...
08/15/2026

We’re blushing over here! Thanks for the shout-out, Explore Belleville!

42nd Annual Belleville Chili Cook-off
October 9-10, 2026

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