Chili Cook Off

SAVE THE DATE for the 2026 Chili Cook Off & Fall Festival

Saturday, October 17th, 2026 | 5 pm – 9 pm

Douglas County High School & the CAC | Free admission & parking

Email info@artsdouglas.org for more information.

This is a rain or shine event – Stay up to date on the latest news on the CAC Facebook page.

Registration is now closed!

Know Before You Go

Chili Prices: (CHILI & 4-H Sodas are purchased with tickets only no cash):

Taste of Chili: 1 Ticket ($1)

Bowl of Chili: 3 tickets ($3)

4-H Sodas/Hotdogs: 2 tickets ($2)

(specialty dessert and drink vendors will take payment directly from guests)

Costume Contest Schedule:

Free costume contest with prizes for all ages, groups, and pets

Age Infant to 5 Years: 6:00 pm
Age 1st-5th Grade: 6:30 PM
Age 6th-12th Grade: 7:00 PM
Adults: 7:30 pm
Groups/Families: 7:45 pm
PETS: 8:00 pm

Transportation:

FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE to the event brought to you by CONNECT DOUGLAS

HOURS: Every 15 minutes from 4:30 to 9:30
ROUTE: 8800 Dorris Rd. to Douglas County High school

Parking is limited and this event can be crowded. so consider public transportation as you plan your evening.

General Information

It’s the 30th anniversary of the CAC’s Chili Cook Off, and we are celebrating with an expanded Chili Cook Off & Fall Festival event which will take place at both Douglas County High School and at the Cultural Arts Center on October 17th from 5-9 pm. Over the past three decades, the Chili Cook Off has become a favorite Douglasville tradition. It started in 1996 on the front porch of the Cultural Arts Center, then moved to O’Neal Plaza. Thirty years later in addition to all of the chili action at Douglas County High School, we are reincorporating the CAC property to serve as the location of the costume contest, sweet treat vendors, yard games and an art exhibit.

Last year more than 4,000 people joined in this festive evening of good food, fun, and entertainment as many local Douglasville celebrities presented the community with different flavors of chili. In previous years, local politicians, political parties, many candidates, local businesses, and non-profits competed to determine the best chili in Douglasville and Douglas County.

By purchasing booths and tickets, vendors and guests support the valuable work of the Cultural Arts Council.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions. We are planning to have great weather, lots of chili eaters, and tons of fun again this year!

2026 Chili Cooks

We are now full with Chili Cooks for the 2026 Festival!

Chili Cooks can be individuals, organizations, or businesses who want to celebrate our town while raising funds for the CAC’s local arts and community programming.

Awards will be given out for the following chili categories: “Most Sold”, “Best Tasting”, and “Spiciest”. The chili cooks with the best decorated booth will be awarded the “Best Presentation” prize

Announcing the Contestants:

Bell’s Hand LLC

Bio-One

Christ Cutz BBQ

Cone’s Siding & Exteriors

Dave Grant- State Farm

Devoe Digital Learning

Douglas County Democratic Committee

Douglas County Museum of History and Art

Douglas County Parks & Rec

Douglasville Masonic Lodge

Essentials Wellness Plus

GracePro

Healing Hands Mobile Massage

Local Realty

Pray’s Mill Baptist Church

Renewal by Andersen

Sharberry Kitchen

True Amor

United Installers Plumbing

West Georgia Technical College

Zeta Phi Beta – Phi Pi Zeta

2026 Arts/Crafts/Dessert Vendors

We are now full with Vendors for the 2026 Festival!

For the very first time, we accepted a limited number of arts & crafts vendors as well as fair-food vendors with items such as popcorn, cotton candy, specialty drinks, funnel cakes, etc.

Announcing the Vendors

All Pro Promotions

ASW Luxury Linx

Birdandbuttaco

BrainCore Neurofeedback,

Capture It Write,

Creations by Cassy

Crochet by Millie

Darling Art Originals

Fantastic Art by Jyn

Favor, Grace, & Purpose LLC

Generations Creating

JARFULOFCAKE

Kona Ice

Krystel’s Creations

Luxury Scents by Tiffany

New Manchester High School F.A.M.E. Visual Arts

NOREH

Nothing Bundt Cakes Douglasville

Rebecca Tripp Lemonade

Robby Pope

Rocking Chair Wisdom

SFT Creations Boutique

Signature Concepts

Sweet Mama’s Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Tickled Pickler

Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority

Roamers may also apply to tell guests about their organizations.

The cost to roam at the festival is $25, and passes can be purchased at the festival!

2026 Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor:

Awards Sponsor:

Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors

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Special Sponsors:

Transportation Department

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