Spice Up Your Sunday at the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook‑Off
Looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday with friends, flavor, and flair? Check out at the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Folktale Winery (8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93923).
What’s Happening
This is one of the area’s most beloved fall food-fest traditions: the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook-Off is back and ready to fire up your taste buds. Expect:
Pro & Amateur Chili Competition where local chefs and home cooks go head-to-head bringing bold, creative chili recipes.
Margarita Contest (yes, that’s right) — sip, sample and vote for your favorite.
Live Music & Entertainment to keep things lively, laid-back and social as you mingle and taste.
Tasting by attendees, giving you a chance to sample multiple chili entries, vote on your favorite, and get in on the fun.
Event Details at a Glance
When: Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 • 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Where: Folktale Winery, 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93923
Tickets:
General Admission: Chamber Members ~ $50, Non-Members ~ $65 (ticket sales close Friday, Nov 7)
Competitor Entry: Chamber Members $100, Non-Members $150 (includes table/linens, signage, two GA tickets)
Age: 21 + only (since there’s a margarita contest)
How to Attend as a Guest
If you’re just going to enjoy the event:
Buy your ticket before Friday, Nov 7 (no tickets at the door).
Plan to show up, bring friends, sample lots of chili, vote for your favorite and enjoy the live music.
How to Participate as a Cook
If you (or someone you know) has a killer chili recipe and wants to enter: here’s how to get in the game:
Register as a competitor: bring your best chili (and maybe margarita) to compete for bragging rights and prizes.
Entry includes: a 6’ table with black linen and signage, tasting cups/napkins/spoons/paper goods supplied by the Chamber.
You’ll need your own self-contained heating setup (power access not guaranteed).
Make sure you comply with food safety—although full detailed rules may vary, most cook-offs require safe prep, serving temps, etc.
Why This Event Matters for the Community (and Real Estate)
Lifestyle & community vibe: Events like this showcase the kind of vibrant, social, food-loving community your area offers. Perfect to mention in a blog post aimed at families, newcomers, or relocating buyers.
Networking opportunity: As a real-estate professional, attending or sponsoring this kind of event puts you in front of people—potential clients, neighbors, local business owners.
Local charm: Using local events in your blog demonstrates you’re plugged-in. Readers appreciate that.
Seasonal tie-in: As we head into fall and the cooler weather, a chili cook-off is seasonal, fun and warm. It gives you content that’s timely and shareable on social media.
Come for the chili, stay for the atmosphere, and let’s celebrate what makes our area a great place to live, work and enjoy. See you there!
