Chili Masters Showdown
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · Indian Land, SC · ICS-sanctioned
Our take written by Chili Times
Chili Masters Showdown is closed to the public; its listing describes an event for cooks on the Chili Cook-off Festival Grounds on Charlotte Highway in Indian Land.
It offers four categories, Traditional Red, Homestyle, Chili Verde and Veggie, at $35.00 each, and the listing says cooks who compete both days are eligible for special pricing on Sunday. ICS membership is required.
Our plain-language reading of the sanctioning body's listing quoted on this page. It adds no facts of its own.
Chili Masters Showdown Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Chili Masters Showdown
Sunday10/25/2026
Chili Cook-off Festival Grounds 8746 Charlotte Highway Indian Land,SC
| Category | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| Traditional Red | $35.00 |
| Homestyle | $35.00 |
| Chili Verde | $35.00 |
| Veggie | $35.00 |
Traditional Red Entry Fee: $35.00 Prizes 1st - Banners, placards, and TBD $$ 2nd - Banners, placards, and TBD $$ 3rd - Banners, placards, and TBD $$
Homestyle Entry Fee: $35.00 Prizes 1st - Banners, placards, and TBD $$ 2nd - Banners, placards, and TBD $$ 3rd - Banners, placards, and TBD $$
Chili Verde Entry Fee: $35.00 Prizes 1st - Banners, placards, and TBD $$ 2nd - Banners, placards, and TBD $$ 3rd - Banners, placards, and TBD $$
Veggie Entry Fee: $35.00 Prizes 1st - Banners, placards, and TBD $$ 2nd - Banners, placards, and TBD $$ 3rd - Banners, placards, and TBD $$
For visitors
This event is closed to the public.
Cooks only event.
For cooks
You must be an ICS Member to compete.
Entry fees are separate per category (i.e., Red, Homestyle, Verde, etc.) and will be collected independently by the Cook-off Organizer.
Cooks competing both days will be eligible for special pricing on Sunday.
• 12x12 space provided
• No electricity provided
Please note that there will be no electricity or running water available, so please plan accordingly.
Set up once, cook twice at this 2-day event.
Site secured Fri & Sat nights.
How to enter
Adult Cooks: Must be active ICS members and 18 years old and over.
The listing's own registration and details are on ICS cook-off listing: Chili Masters Showdown.
Check before you go. Cook-off dates, fees and details change, and events can be cancelled. Confirm on ICS cook-off listing: Chili Masters Showdown and ICS: Upcoming Cook-offs; we last found these words there on October 14, 2026.
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