2026 Chili Cook Off

  • February 28, 2026
  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Commonwealth Academy

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • Each contest entry (whether individual or team) requires a $20 entry fee. All contest entrants will receive a limited edition 2026 Del Ray Chili Cook Off apron upon arrival to / set up at the chili cook off. Your entrant ticket also entitles you to your own chili sampling card, drink tickets, and voting bean. If you'd like to drink beer, please make sure to visit our ID Check at the gym entrance to get your 21+ bracelet.

    In purchasing your entrant ticket, you certify that you have received a copy of these official rules (below) and that you agree to and will abide by them. Additionally, you agree that you understand that a violation may disqualify your team from the competition and any awards or prizes.

    Please read through the Cookoff Rules before submitting your competition entry form: https://delraycitizens.org/chili-cookoff-rules/
  • Children 12 and under are free to attend but if they want to sample the chili they will need to have a ticket.
  • Children 12 and under are free to attend but if they want to sample the chili they will need to have a ticket.

Registration is closed

Every registration includes a sample of each chili entered in the contest as well as 2 drink tickets for beer, soda, or water. Slices of Jet's pizza will also be available to purchase for $3 per slice and soda/water for $1 each.

Children 12 and under are free to attend but if they want to sample the chili they will need to have a ticket.



The Del Ray Citizens Association (DRCA) was formed in 1954 as a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization for Del Ray residents and business owners who live, do or own a business or deal with property in Alexandria, Virginia. PO Box 2233 Alexandria, VA 22301

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