ICS World Champion Chili Cook-offs

STAR 102.5 has your child’s chance to qualify for the World Championship Chili Cook-off. It’s fun, it’s free, and all you need is a recipe – we’ll supply the ingredients.

Everyone who competes will move on to the World Championship Chili Cook-Off in September. At the World Championship, there’s $40,000 in youth scholarships on the line. The qualifier has two different categories: Chili Verde and Homestyle. The qualifying round has a maximum of 15 cooks per category.

Reserve your child’s spot now to join us at Berkwood Farms on NE14th Street in Des Moines on Saturday, July 20th.

You must pre-register before Friday at noon to compete. Open for ages 6-17 with parental consent.

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