Chili Blues Chili Cook-Off
Date and Time
Sunday Sep 27, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Doors open at 5 p.m. | Voting ends promptly at 6 p.m. | Event runs until 7 p.m.
Location
W. H. Over Museum, 1110 N. University
St., Vermillion, SD (Right next to the DakotaDome)
Fees/Admission
Adults: $15
Members & Students: $10
Ages 6–12: $5
Children under 6: FREE!
There is no fee for chili cooks.
Description
Join the W. H. Over Museum for the continuation of a beloved Vermillion tradition! Bring your appetite, enjoy live music, and cast your vote for the best chili in town.
Think your secret recipe has what it takes to win? Enter your chili to take home ultimate bragging rights and great prizes! There is NO FEE for chili cooks. To register your chili recipe for the competition, please secure your free spot by contacting us at whover@usd.edu or (605) 659-6151
Printed courtesy of livevermillion.com/ – Contact the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company for more information.
2 E. Main Street, Vermillion, SD 57069 – 605·624·5571 – vcdc@vermillionchamber.com