09/01/2026
🌶️🔥 THE CHILI COOK-OFF IS HEATING UP! 🔥🌶️
The 2nd Annual Chaparosa Ranch Chili Cook-Off is getting closer, and we are excited to welcome some fantastic businesses and organizations already joining us this year!
A BIG welcome to:
🏡 Bonnie Burke RE/MAX — Premier Sponsor
🏡 Russ Lyon Sotheby’s — Premier Sponsor
🔵 Crystal Clear Results — Premier Sponsor
🐜 Worx Pest Control — Premier Sponsor
🐎 Rio Verde Horseman’s Association
🚗 I Love Garage Doors
And we’re not done yet!
🌶️ Chili Cooks — it’s time to enter! We have prizes and bragging rights waiting for you.
🥧 Pie Eating Contest — sign up and join the fun!
🛍️ Vendors — we still have room for you! Get some last-minute holiday shopping business while supporting a great community event.
One of our favorite parts of the Chili Cook-Off is that vendor proceeds help support our local nonprofits and animal rescues. 🐷🐴🐰❤️
And speaking of fun... expect rescue animals galore and some special guests, including our local firefighters! 🚒🔥
Last year, more than 300 friends and neighbors joined us at the ranch — and we're expecting an even bigger crowd this year!
🤠 It’s time to commit, grab your spot and come be part of the fun!
📅 Saturday, November 14th
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Chaparosa Ranch
🎟️ Tickets are $10 — available in advance via Zelle or at the door
Great chili. Local vendors. Rescue animals. Community. And a whole lot of ranch fun. 🌶️🤠
We can’t wait to see you at Chaparosa Ranch!
08/25/2026
🤠🌶️ WE’RE WRANGLING UP SOME AMAZING CHILI COOK-OFF CONTESTANTS! 🌶️🤠
Think your chili has what it takes? Throw your hat in the ring!
The 2nd Annual Chaparosa Ranch Chili Cook-Off is coming Saturday, November 14th, and we’re looking for cooks ready to bring the heat, have some fun and compete for bragging rights! 🏆🔥
🌶️ 6 COMPETITION CATEGORIES
🌶️ Traditional Red
🏡 Homestyle
🫑 Chili Verde
🤠 Best Booth Decoration
❤️ People’s Choice
🌟 Youth Category — Ages 8–17
Whether you’ve been perfecting a family recipe for years, have a secret ingredient nobody can figure out, or just make a darn good pot of chili — we want you in the competition!
🚩 WE’RE ALSO SEEKING VENDORS!
Come put your business in front of the community while being part of a day that brings neighbors, local businesses, nonprofits and animal rescues together.
Choose from 3 levels of participation:
• Traditional Vendor — Booth
• Premier Vendor — Only 6 Spots Available!
• Supporting Vendor — Promote Your Logo
🐾 AND IT’S ALL FOR A GREAT COMMUNITY CAUSE
Our local nonprofits and animal rescues will once again be a big part of the day. Vendor participation helps us create these community connections while giving our local organizations an opportunity to raise awareness and much-needed funds for the work they do.
And yes… the Donkey Kissing Booth will be back! 🫏💋😂
So grab your friends, bring the family and come lasso up a good time with us!
🌶️ Taste some amazing chili.
🛍️ Shop our local vendors.
🐾 Meet and support local rescues & nonprofits.
🤠 Cheer on our chili competitors.
💋 Kiss a donkey.
❤️ Spend the day with your neighbors.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Chaparosa Ranch
31316 N 152nd St., Scottsdale, AZ
🎟️ Tickets, Chili Competitor Registration & Vendor Information:
ChaparosaRanch.com
📧email [email protected] for more information and an application for a vendor or contestant spot.
🤠 Come hungry. Come ready for fun. We’ll see you at the Ranch!
08/22/2026
Horses, owl, sunset. Three ingredients for a fantastic evening.
