WHOA DOGGIE
CHILI COOK-OFF

The 2026 Cook-Off is HERE

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The Deets

Saturday, December 12
2pm-5pm
Tasting Event will start @ 2pm
Judging will end @4:00
Winners announced @ 4:30

Hosted by
SoKno Taco Cantina
3701 Sevierville Pike

Bring your appetite and join us for a day of fun and deliciousness.

Taste the best chili Knoxville has to offer, pet the sweetest cuddle pups available for adoption at Young Williams, then vote for your favorite chili to see who takes home the crown.

Your ticket will get you a spoon to try all of the contestants chilis and vote on each. The tasting event will begin @ 2pm, judging will end at 4pm, winners will be announced at 4:30pm.

Get 25% off SoKno appetizers during the event and one free draft beer or fountain soda drink (beer ticket subject to age verification day of event). You can also purchase handmade cocktails from your SoKno bartender. Prizes to be drawn throughout the event.

Limited tickets available. $10 for presale, $12 at the door day of event if tickets are still available.

– Contestants –

Think you have what it takes? Enter your chili for a chance at a trophy, swag, prizes, gift cards and BRAGGING rights. All types of chilis welcome with first, second and third place winners. All entries receive one bottle of Whoa Doggie sauce, salsa or BBQ sauce and Whoa Doggie swag for only a $15 entry fee.

All proceeds benefit Young-Williams Animal Center

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Chili Cook-Off CONTESTANTS
$15.00

Think you have what it takes? Enter your chili for a chance at a trophy, swag, prizes and BRAGGING rights. All types of chilis welcome with first, second and third place winners. All entries receive one bottle of Whoa Doggie Hot Sauce and a Whoa Doggie trucker hat.

All entries must provide chili in a 7+ quart crock pot for the day of the event. Details on event setup will be emailed one week prior to the event.

All proceeds benefit Young-Williams Animal Center.

– Contestant Signup –

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$10.00

Taste the best chili Knoxville has to offer and vote for your favorite to see who takes home the crown.

Your ticket will get you a spoon to try all of the contestants chilis and vote on each. Stick around for the unveiling of the days winning chili chefs.

Get 25% off SoKno Taco Cantina appetizers during the event and one free draft beer or fountain soda drink (beer ticket subject to age verification day of event). You can also purchase handmade cocktails and margaritas from your SoKno bartenders and servers. Prizes to be drawn after the winning chilis are announced.

Limited tickets available. $10 for presale, $12 at the door day of event if tickets are still available.

Your emailed confirmation from purchase will be used to enter the event.

All proceeds benefit Young-Williams Animal Center.

– Attendee Tickets –

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