About Yankee Street Fair
Congratulations to our 2024 Winner
The 2024 Chili Cookoff Winner is:
Samantha LaCoss
Beat the reigning champion with your unique chili submission at this year's Yankee Street Fair. We are now looking for submissions for our chili cookoff competition on Saturday, June 21, 2025!
Submissions
Do you think you have an award winning chili recipe? The Yankee Street Fair is now looking for submissions for our chili cookoff competition! We are accepting all kinds of chili: spicy, mild, meat, veggie. Sign up now to participate in our Chili Cookoff Competition on Saturday, June 21, 2025
Competition Rules
All Chili Cookoff Contestants must bring their chili in a large crockpot by 12pm on June 21, 2025. Contestants can deliver their chili to Chandler Hall located inside Bolton Congregational Church. A complete list of rules will be emailed to all registered contestants.
Judging
Your chili will be judged by the Yankee Street Fair attendees. Attendees can purchase a vote for $10. The voting fee comes with a sample of all competing chilis. Each competing chili will be assigned a number for the blind taste test. We will ask attendees to place their vote based on presentation, taste, texture, aroma, and overall yum factor!