4th of July Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival

chili cookoff 2025

Thanks to all who attended our Summer Festival and Chili Cook Off! The judges and people have spoken and our winners are as follows;

Best Spirit: Klemen's Family
Best Decorated Booth: Terrific Chili Champions
Best Vegetarian Chili: Terrific Chili Champions
Third Place Overall: Double J
Second Place Overall: Terrific Chili Champions
First Place Overall: Palo Alto Firefighters

And People's Choice, as voted by you chili fans: Palo Alto Firefighters

Thanks to the staff of the Palo Alto Recreation Department, City of Palo Alto, the Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Foundation, and Kiwanis!

See you July 4th, 2026!

 

Chili Cook Off Awards

Best Spirit Award - $250 cash

Best Decorated Booth - $500 cash

Best Vegetarian - $550 cash

Best Overall Chili:

  • 1st Place - $1000 cash
  • 2nd Place - $750 cash
  • 3rd Place - $350 cash

People's Choice Award - $750 cash

 

 

When

  • Friday, July 04, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Location

Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA, 94303, View Map

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