Hanover Chili Cookoff

Hanover Chili Cookoff http://www.HanoverChiliCookOff.com Three local bands, a magician, a juggler, a face painter and many varieties of chili are the highlights of the day.

The Hanover Chili Cook Off has become a staple for family entertainment, chili tasting and fundraising for local nonprofit organizations, all built around the PA State Chili Cooking Championships. The Hanover Chili Cook Off is a community staple for family entertainment, chili tasting, raising funds for local nonprofit organizations, built around the PA State Chili Cooking Championships. Good food

and beverage concessions too! Please come out and help us create funds for local nonprofit groups, last year we donated $65,000.

🎉Today we’re celebrating Brooke Richcreek ! 🎉Because she deserves to be celebrated!!We want to give a heartfelt Thank‑Yo...
06/11/2026

🎉Today we’re celebrating Brooke Richcreek ! 🎉

Because she deserves to be celebrated!!

We want to give a heartfelt Thank‑You to Brooke Richcreek for her time, her hard work, and her generous donation of chili to the Hanover Chili Cook Off. Her dedication, passion, and continued support mean more to this community than she knows.

Past cooks like Brooke are a huge part of what keeps this event strong, fun, and full of flavor. They’ve helped shape the Cook Off into the tradition we all love! ❤️

Our Cook’s Spotlight is all about honoring the incredible people who make this event possible, including the amazing past cooks who have helped build this tradition year after year!

These folks show up for our community in a big way, and we want YOU to get to know the people behind the pots!

Show them some love when you see their spotlights roll out. Drop a comment, share a story, or cheer them on. Let’s make sure they feel the appreciation they deserve.🎉😎

International Chili Society, Exchange Club of Hanover, PA

06/11/2026

We’re honored to welcome Smith & Company CPA's back as a Major Sponsor for the 30th Annual (Chili Palooza) Hanover Chili Cook Off! Their long-standing commitment has played a big role in helping this event grow, evolve, and continue giving back to the community we all love.

Year after year, Smith & Company CPA’s has stood beside us—strengthening the heart of the Cook Off and supporting the nonprofits who benefit from its success. Their dedication fuels the energy, the excitement, and the impact that make this tradition so meaningful.

Smith & Company, thank you for being a cornerstone of this celebration and a partner we can always count on. Your dedication makes a real difference.

We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone 30th anniversary with you on September 6. It’s going to be AMAZING! 😀

🎉Today we’re celebrating AmberLynn Willis! 🎉Because she deserves to be celebrated!!We want to give a heartfelt Thank‑You...
06/10/2026

🎉Today we’re celebrating AmberLynn Willis! 🎉

Because she deserves to be celebrated!!

We want to give a heartfelt Thank‑You to Amber Willis for her time, her hard work, and her generous donation of chili to the Hanover Chili Cook Off. Her dedication, passion, and continued support mean more to this community than she knows.

Past cooks like Amber are a huge part of what keeps this event strong, fun, and full of flavor. They’ve helped shape the Cook Off into the tradition we all love! ❤️

Our Cook’s Spotlight is all about honoring the incredible people who make this event possible, including the amazing past cooks who have helped build this tradition year after year!

These folks show up for our community in a big way, and we want YOU to get to know the people behind the pots!

Show them some love when you see their spotlights roll out. Drop a comment, share a story, or cheer them on. Let’s make sure they feel the appreciation they deserve. 👏🎉

06/09/2026

We’re incredibly proud to welcome back Schmuck Lumber Co. as a Major Sponsor for the 30th Annual (Chili Palooza) Hanover Chili Cook Off! Their loyal support over so many years has helped this event grow, thrive, and give back to our community in a big way.

For decades, Schmuck Lumber has stood with us; fueling the fun, the flavor, and the fundraising power that make this Cook Off so special. Their generosity strengthens not only the event itself, but also the many local nonprofits who benefit from it year after year.

Schmuck Lumber Co., thank you for being a true pillar of this celebration and a partner we can always count on. Your commitment helps us bring thousands together for a day filled with chili, music, and community pride.

We can’t wait to celebrate this historic 30th anniversary with you on September 6! It’s going to be an unforgettable day!!

Exchange Club of Hanover, PA

06/08/2026

A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to Flight by Yuengling for stepping up as a Major Sponsor of the 30th Annual (Chili Palooza) Hanover Chili Cook Off! Their generosity and partnership mean so much to our committee, our volunteers, and the thousands of people who look forward to this event every year.

This year, Flight by Yuengling has donated our official 2026 souvenir cups! This is a fun, collectible keepsake that adds to the excitement of our milestone anniversary. These cups will be available at the event for a small fee, and every purchase helps support the local nonprofits that benefit from the Cook Off.

Their support not only elevates the experience for our guests, but also strengthens the impact we’re able to make right here in the Hanover community. We are truly grateful for their continued commitment to this event and the people it serves.

Thank you, Flight by Yuengling, for believing in the mission, the tradition, and the heart behind the Hanover Chili Cook Off. Your partnership helps make this year’s celebration our biggest and best yet.

Wilsbach Distributors, Inc., Exchange Club of Hanover, PA

🎉Today we’re celebrating Sarah J. Singleton! 🎉Because she deserves to be celebrated!We want to give a heartfelt Thank‑Yo...
06/07/2026

🎉Today we’re celebrating Sarah J. Singleton! 🎉
Because she deserves to be celebrated!

We want to give a heartfelt Thank‑You to Sarah J. Singleton for her time, her hard work, and her generous donation of chili to the Hanover Chili Cook Off. Her dedication, passion, and continued support mean more to this community than she knows.

Past cooks like Sarah are a huge part of what keeps this event strong, fun, and full of flavor. They’ve helped shape the Cook Off into the tradition we all love! ❤️

Our Cook’s Spotlight is all about honoring the incredible people who make this event possible, including the amazing past cooks who have helped build this tradition year after year!

These folks show up for our community in a big way, and we want YOU to get to know the people behind the pots!

Show them some love when you see their spotlights roll out. Drop a comment, share a story, or cheer them on. Let’s make sure they feel the appreciation they deserve. 🎉

International Chili Society, Exchange Club of Hanover, PA

🔥 NEW! Hanover Chili Cook Off – Cook’s Spotlight 🔥 Because our cooks deserve to be celebrated!Today we’re celebrating Ja...
06/06/2026

🔥 NEW! Hanover Chili Cook Off – Cook’s Spotlight 🔥
Because our cooks deserve to be celebrated!

Today we’re celebrating Jason Ross!🎉

We want to give a heartfelt Thank‑You to Jason Ross for his time, his hard work, and his generous donation of chili to the Hanover Chili Cook Off. His dedication, passion, and continued support mean more to this community than he knows.

Past cooks like Jason are a huge part of what keeps this event strong, fun, and full of flavor. They’ve helped shape the Cook Off into the tradition we all love! ❤️

Our Cook’s Spotlight is all about honoring the incredible people who make this event possible, including the amazing past cooks who have helped build this tradition year after year.

These folks show up for our community in a big way, and we want YOU to get to know the people behind the pots!

Show them some love when you see their spotlights roll out. Drop a comment, share a story, or cheer them on. Let’s make sure they feel the appreciation they deserve. 🎉

International Chili Society. Exchange Club of Hanover, PA,

🔥 NEW! Hanover Chili Cook Off – Cook’s Spotlight 🔥 Because our cooks deserve to be celebrated!Today we’re celebrating Mi...
06/05/2026

🔥 NEW! Hanover Chili Cook Off – Cook’s Spotlight 🔥 Because our cooks deserve to be celebrated!

Today we’re celebrating Mike Singleton!🎉

We want to give a heartfelt Thank‑You to Mike Singleton for his time, his hard work, and his generous donation of chili to the Hanover Chili Cook Off. His dedication, passion, and continued support mean more to this community than he knows.

Past cooks like Mike are a huge part of what keeps this event strong, fun, and full of flavor. They’ve helped shape the Cook Off into the tradition we all love! ❤️

Our Cook’s Spotlight is all about honoring the incredible people who make this event possible, including the amazing past cooks who have helped build this tradition year after year.

These folks show up for our community in a big way, and we want YOU to get to know the people behind the pots!

Show them some love when you see their spotlights roll out. Drop a comment, share a story, or cheer them on. Let’s make sure they feel the appreciation they deserve. 🎉

International Chili Society, Club of Hanover, PA

06/04/2026

Let’s take a look back at the AMAZING band lineup we’ve unlocked for the 30th Annual (Chili Palooza) Hanover Chili Cook Off!

, Exchange Club of Hanover, PA

06/02/2026

YOU DID IT! 🎉 WE HIT ALL OUR MARKS!🔥
THE HEADLINER BAND IS OFFICIALLY UNLOCKED!

And now it’s time to reveal the HEADLINER for the 30th Annual (Chili Palooza) Hanover Chili Cook Off…

⭐ Kelly Bell Band! ⭐

We are EXCITED to have them return to help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary! This is a full‑circle moment with a GREAT band! They have rocked our stage many times before and they are ready to do it even bigger this year!!

These guys are pure electric!! A POWERHOUSE blend of blues, funk, rock, and soul that turns every stage into a full‑blown experience! Known for their high‑energy performances, incredible musicianship, and crowd‑moving charisma, the Kelly Bell Band is the perfect headliner to close out our 30th Annual (Chili Palooza) Hanover Chili Cook Off!

Grab your friends, fill the field, and let’s give the Kelly Bell Band a roaring, Chili Palooza welcome! The kind of wall‑to‑wall energy they’ll feel from the stage the second they plug in!

, Exchange Club of Hanover, PA

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Moul Field, 151 Moul Avenue
Hanover, PA
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