SAVE THE DATE!! Saturday, September 27, 2025 in downtown Jackson, Michigan.

Chili Classic – competition with public tasting and voting – sign up to compete below!!
Live entertainment on 2 stages
Vendor booths
Downtown shopping
Social District
FREE Kids’ Kingdom provided by Jackson First United Methodist Church

The first 35 chili contestants to sign up will receive a $100 Gift Card to Polly’s Country Markets to help with ingredients & supplies!

Photo galleries from previous events:

4th Annual Fall Fest & Chili Classic

Prior to being held downtown in the fall, the K105.3 Chili Cook-Off was previously held indoors for decades in January/February each year.

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5th Annual K105.3 Fall Fest & Chili Classic – Saturday, September 27, 2025