PNW Regional Chili Cookoff

10/09/2026

A glimpse from PNW Regional Chili Cookoff in September 2026.

(Photos: Triple J Photography)

10/06/2026

Washington State Chili Cookoff through the years including the first Homestyle Chili Cookoff in Washington state.
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10/03/2026

Happy and ! A glimpse of chili cooked up during PNW Regional Chili Cookoff 2026.

10/02/2026

PNW Regional Chili Cookoff September 2026
BEST BOOTH (VENDOR)
1st Place: Pilgrim's Roasted Nut'Z
2nd Place: Cassie’s Creations LLC
3rd Place: Swtmaggi's Etc (Tie)
Bee Thumb Bee's
4th Place Mud Mountain Madness LLC (Tie)
Deep River Creations
5th Place Pups Sparkle

Congratulations and thank you to all the vendors joining in at the first-ever !

10/01/2026

PNW Regional Chili Cookoff September 2026
FURTHEST TRAVELER
1st Place: Mark Scott, Colbert, Washington
2nd Place: Meadow Shumake, Colbert, Washington (Tie)
Scott Shumake, Spokane, Washington
3rd Place: Michael Johnson, Moses Lake, Washington
Thanks for traveling to !

09/30/2026

PNW Regional Chili Cookoff September 2026
BEST BOOTH
1st Place: Keith Johnson, Richland, Washington
2nd Place: Pam Friese, Gearhart, Oregon
3rd Place: Lauren Speyser, Cathlamet, Washington
Congratulations! 🎊

09/30/2026

Lodging options for in 2027!

Planning your trip to WCCC59 in Scottsdale, Arizona? The International Chili Society has partnered with two preferred hotels near Casino Arizona to provide WCCC59 competitors, attendees and supporters with discounted rates and convenient accommodations for championship weekend.Whether you're competi...

09/29/2026

PNW Regional Chili Cookoff September 13, 2026 Day #2
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
1st Place: Logan Britt, Skamokawa, Washington (Verde)
2nd Place: Logan Britt, Skamokawa, Washington (Vegetarian)
3rd Place: Keith Johnson, Richland, Washington (Verde)
Congratulations! 🎊
Thanks to all who entered!

09/28/2026

PNW Regional Chili Cookoff September 12, 2026
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
1st Place: Logan Britt, Skamokawa, Washington
2nd Place: Keith Johnson, Richland, Washington
3rd Place: Pam Friese, Gearhart, Oregon
Congratulations! 🎊
Thanks to all who entered!

09/27/2026

PNW Regional Chili Cookoff sends another Culinary Competitor to World's!

From World Food Championships

THE COUNTDOWN TO INDY IS ON 🔥 & Another Golden Ticket has been secured!

With the 2026 World Food Championships just weeks away, another qualifier has officially punched their ticket to the world’s biggest food competition.

🏆 Orlando Cepeda is heading to Indy after taking the win at Top Tastes of Washington State with a seriously stacked plate of tri-tip, chimichurri, bacon-wrapped asparagus with Oaxaca cheese, linguica sausage, roasted potatoes and grilled garlic bread.

Now, he’s ready to take on the Kitchen Arena alongside some of the best chefs & competitors from around the world 🌍

And this is JUST ONE of the events waiting for you in Indy. 🔥

🎟️ Get your tickets to watch Orlando and MORE go head-to-head at the largest battle in Food Sport at: worldfoodchampionships.com/tickets 🔗