Annual Fall Festival & Basketball Shootout 2026
Wed • Oct 14 • 4:30 PM • Basketball Courts
Free Entry • Judging Tickets (Presale): $10 | Judging Tickets (Event Day): $15
Your favorite fall traditions are making this years’ festival a must-see event!
• Pumpkin Patch • Basketball Shootout • Chili Cookoff • and More!
Enter your chili recipe into the cookoff and watch it climb through the ranks. Not a chef? That’s okay! Grab your Judging Ticket to sample every entry and enjoy a full bowl of Shenanigans’ signature chili (and two sides). Visit the Community Recreation Center for tickets and registration.
To ensure a fair and fun competition, all entries will be part of a blind taste test. MWR staff will handle all
plating and serving.
General Rules for ALL Contestants:
- All contestants must pre-register by October 8.
- Only homemade chilis are allowed, no store-bought chili.
- All entries must be delivered fully prepared to the site (Basketball Courts) by 3:30 PM.
- No identifying labels. MWR will assign entry numbers and serve all dishes.
- Contestants must provide a printed list of ingredients and heat/spice level upon drop-off for allergy
awareness.
Ingredients Provided by MWR:
- MWR will provide up to 4 pounds of protein for chili contestants.
- Contestants are responsible for all other ingredients, including seasoning, and additional
components.
- These ingredients will be available for pickup at Bldg. 1262 on October 13.
Chili Cook-Off Specifics:
- Deliver pre-heated, maintained at 140-degree Fahrenheit chili in heat-safe container to the event site
(Basketball Court) by 3:30 PM.
- Prepare a minimum of 1.5 gallons to allow for judging and ticket holder samples.
- Optional garnishes must be submitted separately and will be served by staff if included.
