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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!
2023 Chili Cook-Off and Grand Lighting of the Park
Join us on December 7th for the 2023 Chili Cook-Off & Grand Lighting of Winner’s Circle Park!
City of Flowood's Grand Lighting of the 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, hot cocoa, Trail of Trees, and MORE all while local businesses compete in a family-friendly chili competition!
Chamber of Flowood's Chili Cook-Off
For the Chamber's Chili Cook-Off, buy your tickets online here or register a team for free today to participate in the chili competition! Tickets are also available for purchase at the event and at the Chamber of Flowood without a processing fee.
All tickets include a sample from each chili team, one full bowl of your favorite chili, and a drink. Proceeds go toward the Chamber of Flowood scholarship program, which benefits high school seniors from Hartfield Academy, Jackson Preparatory School, and Northwest Rankin High School.
Participation in the chili competition is exclusive to Chamber of Flowood members. It is free to register a team, and you can sign up online by clicking the "Get Tickets" button on Eventbrite here. 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 for best chili!
Special thank you to the 2023 Chili Cook-Off sponsor, Community Bank!
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Date and Time
Thursday Dec 7, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Thursday, December 7, 2023
5:30 - 8 PM
Location
Winner's Circle Park
100 Winner's Circle Drive
Flowood, MS 39232
Fees/Admission
$10 Adult Ticket
$5 Kids Ticket (ages 12 & under)
All tickets include a sampling from each chili team, one full bowl of your favorite chili, a vote for "People's Choice" chili, and a drink.
Contact Information
Chamber of Flowood
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