Dan Gill Bodacious Chili Cook-Off!

Do you think you make the best chili in the world?

All Chili Chefs are invited to enter the Chili Cook-Off. There is no entry fee, and we’ve increased the prize money.

FIRST PRIZE: $500

SECOND PRIZE: $250

THIRD PRIZE: $75

It’s the 12th Annual Dan Gill Bodacious Chili Cook-Off in Urbanna, Virginia, on February 14, 2026! This event is FREE to everyone.

If you’re not cooking chili, come to Something Different in Urbanna, Virginia, to enjoy delicious chili, vote for the area’s best, and enjoy your favorite beverages and music.