THE 19TH ANNUAL
MWV CHILI COOKOFF
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026

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Who has the Mt Washington Valley's best chili? You be the judge!

Pro and amateur chefs from around the Valley will be putting their best recipes to the test in front of a panel of celebrity judges. Who will survive the heat?

Sample at least 14 different chilis and help determine the winner of the People's Choice Award.

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Presented by the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
and hosted by Tuckerman Brewing Company

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Now accepting Chili Chef registrations! Think your chili has what it takes to impress the judges and event goers? Sign up today!

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Join the excitement. Become an event sponsor.

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The 19th Annual MWV Chili Cookoff is on Saturday, March 28th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at a new location-- Tuckerman Brewing Company in Conway! This fiery fiesta, presented by the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, brings together top-notch chefs — both professional and amateur — who are ready to battle it out for chili supremacy. Expect bold flavors, hourly door prizes, and a whole lot of fun! Come hungry and help crown a winner in this year's epic chili showdown. Douse the flames and reset the pallet with a Tuckerman Brewery beer.

Chili entries will be judged by a panel of local celebrity judges who will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each of two categories: Professional Chef and Amateur Chef. Chef's will also award a best overall veggie chili. Event attendees will cast votes to select the People's Choice overall winner and a winner for Best Display.

With limited space, chefs are encouraged to submit their registration as soon as possible.

Advance tickets for the event are $15 and can be purchased online until 1PM on Friday. March 27th. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $20. Children 9 and under are free.

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2025 Chili Cook Off Winners

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Professional Chefs

1^st place - The Tap House Restaurant & Bar at The Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash

2^nd place - AMC Pinkham Notch Joe Dodge Lodge (Veggie Chili)

3^rd place  AMC Pinkham Notch Joe Dodge Lodge (Meat Chili)

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Amateur Chefs

1st place - NEMBA White Mountains Chapter

2nd place - Chalmers Insurance Group

3rd place - Senne Real Estate

People’s Choice Award

The Tap House Restaurant & Bar at The Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash

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Best Display

AMC Pinkham Notch Joe Dodge Lodge

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