St. George Island Chili Cook-off

Spice up your spring at the 44th Annual St. George Island Chili Cook-off, where things are guaranteed to get delightfully hot and spicy. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Forgotten Coast, this sizzling community tradition features an International Chili Society-sanctioned cooking competition where elite chefs and fiery food enthusiasts battle it out for ultimate bragging rights. Aside from sampling endless bowls of mouthwatering chili, attendees can hit the pavement for the Red Pepper 5K Run, browse local retail booths, participate in the lively chili crawl, and even bid in an online auction. Hosted at the beautiful Lighthouse Park with all proceeds benefiting the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department, it is an unforgettable mix of coastal charm, philanthropy, and intense flavor profiles you simply cannot afford to miss.