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SWC Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser

November 14

When
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where
515 West End Ave
Statesville, NC
Good to know
Rain or Shine
Bring lawn chairs

Proceeds Benefit — Bella’s Backpacks

Bella’s Backpacks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will receive a portion of the fundraiser proceeds. They have donated over 1,800 backpacks to children who seek help at the Dove House, Safelight, Dragonfly House, Safe Spot, and other Child Advocacy Centers across North Carolina.

Their mission is to bring hope to these children and spread awareness of child abuse and neglect — to eradicate it someday. Contact: 980-635-8008

Family Fun Highlights

  • Emcee & live entertainment, including award-winning musician Rockie Lynne
  • Classic Car Show
  • Community exhibitors & vendors
  • Silent auction & raffle prizes
  • ADA-compliant porta-potty
  • No coolers · service animals only
Seating is limited — bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the afternoon!

Cook-Off Contestants & Teams

  • $20 registration fee. Fee & registration packet due before 10/24/26.
  • Additional categories $5 per entry.
  • Contact: Deena Chambers · 704-437-0901
Interested in judging? Contact Jennifer Griffith · 704-657-6870

Rockie Lynne

Live Entertainment

Featuring Award-Winning Artist Rockie Lynne

Enjoy a live performance from acclaimed musician Rockie Lynne while you sample chili and soak up the afternoon.

Buy Tastings & Tickets in Advance

Purchase below to skip the line — or buy at the event. Click any item to pay securely.

New this year: Military discount with proper ID!

Tasting Kits

General Admission — No Tastings

Snacks & Drinks

Downloads
Contestant registration packet & rules (PDF)

Download Packet

Event Parking & Entrances

Event parking map showing West End Avenue and Walnut Street entrances

Event Sponsors
Coming Soon!

Bella’s Backpacks will receive a portion of fundraiser proceeds; a 501(C)3 nonprofit who has donated over 1800 Backpacks to children who seek help at the Dove House, Safelight, Dragonfly House, Safe Spot, with other CAC’s in the near future across North Carolina. The Mission of Bella’s Backpacks is to bring hope to these children and spread awareness of child abuse and neglect, to eradicate it someday. Contact # 980-635-8008

Family Fun Highlights

  • Emcee & Live Entertainment; including Mr. Rockie Lynne, award-winning Musician
  • Classic Car Show
  • Community Exhibitors & Vendors
  • Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes
  • ADA compliant Porty-a-Potty
  • No coolers | Service Animals only
  • SEATING IS LIMITED: BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS and enjoy the afternoon!

Cook-Off contestants/teams:

  • Registration Fee $20 – Fee and Registration packets due before 10/24/26.
  • Additional categories $5/per entry (pay above or below).
  • Contact: Deena Chambers – 704-437-0901

Interested in Judging? Contact Jennifer Griffith – 704-657-6870


Featuring Award Winning Artist Rockie Lynne


GUESTS MAY PURCHASE TASTINGS OR MAKE A DONATION FOR GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS IN ADVANCE (or at event), CLICK ON ITEMS BELOW!!

New this year: MILITARY DISCOUNT WITH PROPER ID!

Contestants Pay Here | Guests Purchase Tastings Above

Contestants Pay Here | Guests Purchase Tastings or Donation for General Admission Tickets Below


DOWNLOADS:
Download Registration Packet Here.

 

 

Event Sponsors – Coming Soon!

 

Details

  • Date: November 14

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