Ultimate Tailgate Chili Cookoff & Rib Competition
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Sun, Sep 14 , 2025 • 11:00am - 3:00pm
106 W River St, Dixon, IL 61021
Chili, ribs & Bears football—Dixon, IL's ultimate Sunday Funday downtown!
Sunday Funday in Dixon, IL
Get ready for one of Dixon’s favorite Sunday Fundays: The Ultimate Tailgate Chili Cookoff & Rib Competition, which brings the heat (and the flavor) downtown.
Kick things off with steaming bowls of chili from both local and traveling teams—just $5 a cup while supplies last. Ribs will be sizzling on the grills, with chefs battling it out for bragging rights (please note: this is not a rib tasting event).
Are you ready for some football? Football fans, you’re covered too—the Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions game kicks off at noon and will be shown outdoors on the big screen.
Downtown bars and businesses join the fun with specials and tailgate spirit, making this the perfect fall afternoon of food, football, and community.
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