2025 Homeward Bound Chili Cookoff

February 21, 2025

5:30 pm
- 8:30 pm

Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis - North
6300 Earle Brown Drive Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 - Map

Get ready to bring the heat and make a difference! We’re excited to host the First Annual Chili Cook-Off, a flavorful competition designed to bring our community together while supporting an incredible cause: improving health and nutrition for individuals with disabilities.

What is the Chili Cook-Off?

The Chili Cook-Off is a family-friendly event where local chili enthusiasts and culinary champions go head-to-head to win the title of Chili Champion. Attendees will enjoy unlimited chili tastings, entertainment, and activities for all ages.

Every ticket purchased, chili sample tasted, and sponsorship secured directly supports the Eat Well, Live Well initiative. This program is already making a significant impact on the health and quality of life of the individuals we serve at Homeward Bound, and we’re just getting started.

Through this initiative, we are:

Eliminating canned and pre-packaged foods.
Creating healthy, standardized menus tailored for diabetes, high blood pressure, and other medical needs.
Incorporating seasonal, cultural, and family recipes.
Encouraging family-style dining to promote connection and community.

Together, we can empower individuals with disabilities to Eat Well, Live Well—and thrive!

Get your tickets, rally your team, or secure your sponsorship today!

How Can You Participate?

Buy Tickets: Be part of the fun and enjoy the best chili the community has to offer. Tickets are on sale now!

Enter a Team: Bring your best recipe and compete for prizes and the ultimate title of Chili Champion!
- - Signup closes January 31st, 2025
  - Here’s what you get by signing up:
    1. Compete for the Golden Chili Pot trophy
    2. Bragging rights
    3. 4 FREE entry tickets
  - Here what you would need to bring:
    1. Your best Chili! Two crock pots worth; refill once during event
    2. Extension cord & power strip
    3. If you want to be included in the healthiest Chili contest, you will need to submit your list of ingredients
      - **If selected, your recipe will be included in the HBI recipe book at a later date**
  - PLEASE arrive at 4PM to the side door for setup