October 24, 2026, Chili Cook-Off is a fundraiser for Cache la Poudre Fire and Emergency Group, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit that provides funds and resources for the Poudre Canyon Fire Protection District.  Similar to the Chili Cook-Off held pre-COVID, this event includes a BBQ meal, a silent auction, and a live auction. 

Event Agenda

5:00 pm

Chilies for the contest are to arrive

Doors open to the public

Registration - Tickets are $15

Judges begin tasting chilies

Public can peruse and bid on the silent auction items

6:00 pm

Doors open to dinner

Find your seat, get to know your neighbors

Public samples chilies

Dessert is cupcakes, but wait this a fundraiser, it could be pie your table could to bid on a pie to split among them

7:00 pm

Silent auction ends

Live program begins - hosted by some familiar faces:

Ron Lonneman & Sandra Lundt

Auctioneer: Neil D Hutcheson

Amateur Auctioneer

Live Auction

Firefighter Fashion Show

Fund-A-Need

Close out - pay for your items

CLPFEG Chili Cookoff.pdf