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Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off

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Sat, Nov 01 , 2025 • 10:00am - 3:00pm

204 South Market Street, Marion, IL 62959

The 16th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off is back again at the Marion Elks #800 on November 1st at 10 am.

To date, we have raised more than $280,000 to be given back to local charities that focus on the lives of our youth in IL. Come out and join the party with both a chili and a bloody mary contest! Check out all the Scary Movie themed booths and try each chili from sweet to spicy for only one $10 entry fee.

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