8th Annual PAW Chili Challenge
Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · Belleview, FL · CASI-sanctioned
Our take written by Chili Times
The 8th Annual PAW Chili Challenge is a CASI cook-off at Lake Lillian on SE Robinson Rd in Belleview, with Sheltering Hands collaborating with the Town of Belleview. PAW stands for Partners in Animal Welfare, and proceeds go to the animals and programs of the Sheltering Hands spay and neuter clinic and shelter.
The listing describes a family event with chili tasting, craft vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, music, raffle baskets and a car show. CASI entry is $20.00, chili turns in at 12pm, and the meat requirement is Chili Grind.
Our plain-language reading of the sanctioning body's listing quoted on this page. It adds no facts of its own.
8th Annual PAW Chili Challenge Sat, Jan 23, 2027
1/23/2027 8th Annual PAW Chili Challenge Lake Lillian, SE Robinson Rd Belleview FL 34420 AQ: No turn in: 12pm Fee: $20.00 Meat Requirement: Chili Grind Charity: Sheltering Hands, Inc
| Entry fee | $20.00 |
|---|---|
| Turn-in | 12pm |
| Meat requirement | Chili Grind |
| AQ (qualifier) | No |
| Charity | Sheltering Hands, Inc |
For visitors
Sheltering Hands will be collaborating with the Town of Belleview again this year for the PAW (Partners in Animal Welfare) Chili Challenge.
A fun family friendly event with Chili Tasting, craft vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, music, raffle baskets and our Hub Cat car show.
Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the animals and programs of the Sheltering Hands low cost spay/neuter clinic & shelter.
How to enter
Although one does not have to be a member of CASI to participate in chili cookoffs
**On all the events listed, CASI RULES APPLY!
Check before you go. Cook-off dates, fees and details change, and events can be cancelled. Confirm on CASI: Event List, Next 90 Days and CASI: Event List, Next 90 Days; we last found these words there on November 2, 2026.
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