Prepare your taste buds for a sizzling showdown at this years 1st Annual Heider Center Chili Cook Off! Whether you are a connoisseur of heat or just love a good bowl of chili, this event promises to be a feast for all senses. Join us from 3pm-7pm on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Horstmann Homestead & Event Barn in West Salem for a SPICY celebration with a Chili Cook-Off competition, LIVE MUSIC by fABBAulous out of Rochester MN, featuring the music of ABBA, wine auction, 50/50 raffle, cash bar, and more!

This event is a major fundraising effort for the continued support of the Arts. All proceeds will go to supporting our Community Education, Children’s Educational outreach programs, and our annual Heider Center Senior Scholarship program.

Get Your Tickets!

Tickets are $25/person or $60/family (parents with children) and will go on sale starting August 30 at 8am.

Tickets can be purchased online here.

Get Directions

Click here to get directions to Horstmann Homestead & Event Barn.

Think You Have The Best Chili In Town?

Register to compete and showcase your culinary skills! Prizes and bragging rights await the champions. Please fill out this registration form and then submit your payment to us. Once we receive your payment, your registration will be confirmed for the event.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS DUE BY: August 30, 2024

There will be categories such as Best Overall Chili, and People’s Choice. Cash Prize, plus 4 Heider Center Mainstage show tickets to the winner!