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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!
2022 Chili Cook-Off & Grand Lighting of the Park
Join us on December 1st for the 2022 Chili Cook-Off & Grand Lighting of Winner’s Circle Park!
Attendance is free for all to join in the City of Flowood's Grand Lighting festivities, which include thousands of Christmas lights around Winner’s Circle Park, train rides, Trail of Trees, and MORE all while local businesses compete in a family-friendly chili competition!
For the Chamber's Chili Cook-Off, you can buy tickets online or register a team for free today to participate in the chili competition! Tickets are also available for purchase at the event for an additional fee. All proceeds from the chili cook-off go toward the Chamber of Flowood scholarship program.
Participation in the chili competition is exclusive to Chamber of Flowood members. Awards range from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place to People’s Choice and Best Team Spirit…channel your inner chili chef and claim your title!
Special thank you to the 2022 Chili Cook-Off sponsor, Community Bank!
2022 Chili Cook-Off & Grand Lighting ...
Date and Time
Thursday Dec 1, 2022
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Thursday, December 1, 2022
5:30 PM - 8 PM
Location
Winner's Circle Park
100 Winner's Circle Drive
Flowood, MS 39232
Fees/Admission
$10 Adult Tickets (includes a tasting from each chili team, 1 bowl of your favorite chili, and a drink)
$5 Kids Tickets (available for ages 12 & under; includes a tasting from each team, one bowl of your favorite chili, and a drink)
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Chamber of Flowood & Visitor Center
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TASTE OF FLOWOOD
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