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Whether you’re a kid or still a kid at heart, Flowood has fantastic festivals, exciting events, and outstanding opportunities for fun every season of the year!
2021 Chili Cook-Off & Grand Lighting of the Park
Event Sponsors
Join us on December 9th for the 12th Annual Chili Cook-Off & Grand Lighting!
Attendance is free for all to join in the City of Flowood's Grand Lighting festivities, which include train rides around Winner's Circle and more!
For the Chamber's Chili Cook-Off, you can buy tickets online or register a team now to participate in the chili competition! All proceeds go toward the Flowood Chamber's scholarship program and Northwest Rankin High School's art department.
Special thank you to Community Bank, our 2021 Chili Cook-Off sponsor, for supporting this event!
Date and Time
Thursday Dec 9, 2021
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
December 9, 2021
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Winner's Circle Park
Flowood, MS 39232
Fees/Admission
$20.00 Keepsake Bowl Tickets (limited supply)
$10.00 Adult Tickets
$5.00 Kids Ticket (children 12 & under)
Tickets are good for a tasting from each team, one bowl of your favorite chili, and a bottle of water.
Keepsake bowl tickets include the above amenities and a locally crafted bowl provided by Northwest Rankin High School's Ceramics Department. Proceeds will go toward the Chamber of Flowood's scholarship program for high school seniors.
Annual Events in Flowood
MUDBUG BASH
You don't want to miss this fun springtime crawfish boil. This classic southern experience offers great community, live music, and delicious crawfish and beverages.
FLOWOOD FAMILY FESTIVAL
Since 1999, Flowood has hosted this FREE concert and festival as an early summer kick-off. Bounce houses, a petting zoo, food trucks, fireworks, and live music from your favorite artists — expect fun for all!
TASTE OF FLOWOOD
Explore the flavors of Flowood at this annual food festival, showcasing signature dishes and specialty items from area restaurants. Enjoy live music and local eats from your Flowood favorites.
CHILI COOK-OFF & GRAND LIGHTING OF THE PARK
Enjoy thousands of Christmas lights, photos with Santa, Trail of Trees, a chili competition, and other festivities to welcome the holiday season.
