2025 Tornado Chili Cookoff

Save the Date: October 3rd
Friday, October 3rd 11-3 PM

This is our 19th chili cookoff!

Official Countdown:

We look forward to having you at this year's Tornado Chili Cookoff!

The event will be held in Village of Walton Hills Event Center (located on Alexander Road).

time & Location

Save the date – Friday October 3rd 11am - 3pm

Address: 14660 Alexander Rd, Walton Hills, OH 44146 Walton Hills Event Center. Reminder: There are speed cameras on Alexander Road, so DO NOT SPEED! If you're coming from either 77 or 271, you will be going past these speed cameras.

14660 Alexander Rd, Walton Hills, OH 44146, USA
2024 Tornado Chili Cookoff Winner!

Mark Roeder with Buck Eye Venison!

2024 Tornado Chili Cookoff Winner!

Mark Roeder with Buck Eye Venison!

2024 Winning Chili Recipe
general information

The Tornado Chili Cookoff is a great networking event on Friday October 3rd from 11-3pm. Feel free to come whenever you are available and stay to taste and vote for your favorite chili! We'll have roughly 15 chilis to taste as well as some finger foods and drinks. There is no fee for the event, and we are trying to raise money for Habitat for Humanity, so feel free to bring some cash for the raffle baskets. If you signed up to be a chef, more info will be sent to you soon. Check back for this year's winning recipe, raffle basket winners and great photo memories!

Pre-purchase your raffle tickets! All proceeds are donated to Habitat for Humanity.

$10 - 5 tickets

$20 - 20 tickets

$50 - 60 tickets

$100 - 150 tickets

Please Venmo @Tornadosoft. Stay tuned for our amazing raffle baskets!

Raffle basket Tickets

Pre-purchase your raffle tickets! All proceeds are donated to Habitat for Humanity.


$10 - 5 tickets

$20 - 20 tickets

$50 - 60 tickets

$100 - 150 tickets

Purchase your tickets ahead of time to be picked up with your name tag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be a chili chef?

Yes, please email [email protected] to secure your spot as a chili chef!

Can I come anytime between 11-3?

Yes, feel free to join us for any time during 11-3pm on October 4th.

Can I bring a plus 1, 2 or more?

Yes, feel free to bring friends! Please register yourself and your guests on the form above.

I'm vegetarian/gluten-free/vegan, are there options for me?

Yes! If you ask Mark, he will let you know which chilis that are vegetarian/gluten-free/vegan. We will also have a variety of delicious finger foods.

Can I buy raffle tickets in advance?

Yes you can! More information coming soon.

Can I be a sponsor?

Yes! Reach out to Mark to see how you can be a sponsor of the 2024 Tornado Chili Cookoff.