Big Chili Cook-Off 2025

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The 24th annual Big Chili Cook-Off, Music & Arts Festival was held on September 6th, 2025 at Buchanan Park in Evergreen. The event featured a chili cook-off competition, music, Flight for Life display and more. The winner of the “Best Fire Department Chili” was Evergreen Fire “Look What You Made We Stew”. The event also featured the annual firefighter’s challenge competition. Sean Houghton of Indian Hills Fire was the winner for the men’s division with 1 minutes and 40 seconds and Elizabeth Viurquez of Elk Creek Fire with 4 minutes and 74 seconds for the woman’s division. The Big Chili Cook-Off benefits the Mountain Area Fire Departments including Elk Creek Fire Protection District, Evergreen Fire Protection District, Indian Hills Fire Protection District, Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District, North Fork Fire Protection District, and Platte Canyon Fire Protection District. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.

Daniel Orr Photo ©

Photo courtesy of Sheena Tamburlin – Elk Creek

Daniel Orr Photo ©

Photo courtesy of Sheena Tamburlin – Elk Creek

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