Izard County Chili & Charity Showdown Brings Meals, Enjoyable, and Neighborhood Spirit to Melbourne

The Izard County Chili & Charity Showdown, introduced by Aflac, is about to take over Melbourne Town Square on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with a day stuffed with meals, enjoyable, and giving again. The cookoff begins at 2 p.m.

Local chili cooks are invited to compete within the Chili Cook-Off Contest, the place prizes will probably be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and third place finishes, together with a coveted People’s Choice Award. Attendees will get the prospect to pattern and vote for his or her favourite recipes, making it a real neighborhood occasion.

In addition to the cookoff, the occasion will function:

• Raffles and giveaways with thrilling prizes all through the day.

• Vendors, artists, and crafters showcasing their work.

• Plenty of meals and drinks to get pleasure from.

• Activities designed for enjoyable for the entire household.

Best of all, the Showdown has a function past the chili. All proceeds will profit native charities in Izard County, making certain that the occasion provides again to the neighborhood in significant methods.

Organizers lengthen an enormous thank-you to the numerous sponsors who’ve helped make the occasion doable this yr.

For extra info or to become involved, e-mail IzCoChilicookoff@gmail.com