2025 Chili Cook-Off Is Well Attended

Our 2025 Chili for Children Cook-Off held on Saturday, October 4 was a big success, with many local residents sampling the over 20 different type of chili prepared and served by local organizations.

This Year’s Winners

Category: Best Chili

1st Place: Riley Township Lions Club
2nd Place: Indiana Santa Claus Society
3rd Place: U.S. Air Force Recruiting

Category: People’s Choice

1st Place: Loyal Veterans Battalion
2nd Place: Sheet Metal Workers Local 20
3rd Place: Free Life Community Church

Category: Hottest Chili

1st Place: Loyal Veterans Battalion
2nd Place: Humboldt Lodge #42
3rd Place: Sheet Metal Workers Local 20

Category: Showmanship

1st Place: Indiana Santa Claus Society
2nd Place: Free Life Community Church
3rd Place: Terre Haute Cullinary Club

This Year’s Sponsors

We like to thank this years sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Ironworkers Local 22

Silver Sponsors:

Loyal Veterans Battalion
Central Wabash Valley Building and Trades
I.U.O.E Local 841
The Bug Man
Vigo County Sheriffs Office – Derrick Fell

Bronze Sponsors:

American Legion Post 104
Sheet Metal Workers Local #20
Mark Clinkenbeard for Commissioner
Bershire Hathaway Newlin-Miller Real Estate
Becky Klingele – Preferred Realty
Pachyderm Club