2026 Chili Cook-Off & Grand Lighting of the Park

Join us on December 3rd for the 2026 Chili Cook-Off & Grand Lighting of Winner’s Circle Park!

City of Flowood's Grand Lighting of the Park

Attendance is free for all to join in the City of Flowood's Grand Lighting festivities, which include thousands of Christmas lights around Winner’s Circle Park, live music, hot cocoa, Trail of Trees, and MORE all while local businesses compete in a family-friendly chili competition!

Chamber of Flowood's Chili Cook-Off

For the Chamber's Chili Cook-Off, buy your tickets online or register a team for free today to participate in the chili competition! Tickets are also available for purchase at the event and at the Chamber of Flowood office without a processing fee.

All tickets include a sample from each chili team, one full bowl of your favorite chili, and a water. A portion of the proceeds go to the Chamber of Flowood scholarship program, which benefits high school seniors from Hartfield Academy, Jackson Preparatory School, and Northwest Rankin High School.

Participation in the chili competition is exclusive to Chamber of Flowood members. It is free to register a team, and you can sign up online by clicking the "Select Tickets" button here on Eventbrite. Awards range from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place to People’s Choice and Best Team Spirit…channel your inner chili chef and claim your title for best chili!

Special thank you to the 2026 Chili Cook-Off presenting sponsor, Community Bank!