Our annual Chili Cook-Off is a day where Long Islanders can enjoy the most diverse, delicious, and creative meat and vegan chili dishes from local food establishments, area businesses, and local talent. Trophies will be given in several categories including a “People’s Choice” award. 

And it's more than just a day to enjoy chili. It's a fun-filled afternoon with one-of-a-kind vendors, food, beverages, and children’s games. Then, at 3:30pm, we start our much-anticipated annual Halloween costume contest for kids under 10 years of age.

All proceeds from this event support emotional wellness and programs for veterans.

Below you will find information about how you can register a chili team, purchase chili tasting tickets in advance at a discount, host a vendor table, as well as how you or your company can become a sponsor.

ADMISSION IS FREE!

Buy chili tasting tickets in advance and save!
2 for $5 | 5 for $10 | 12 for $20 
Day of Event: 4 for $10 | 10 for $20 
Click the link below to buy tickets or to register a chili team! 

JOIN OUR RAFFLE!

Our Premium Raffle has some fabulous prizes for the every member of your family, from a supercharged iPad to a Wayfair shopping spree, to a complete outdoor dining package. There's something for everyone!

Sponsorship Opportunities and Vendor Tables

$10,000: Title Sponsor: Your company provided naming rights. Provides a full sponsorship package complete with your company logo on all media and marketing materials and event t-shirt. Prominent  location of banner display, signage, and vendor spot. Chili for eight people and the awarding of the People’s Choice award with photo.

$5,000: Habanero Sponsor: Full sponsorship package complete with your company logo on all media and marketing materials and event t-shirt, prominent  location of  banner display, signage, and vendor spot. Chili for eight people and the awarding of meat or vegan award with photo.

$2,000: Meat or Vegan Teams Sponsor: Company logo on media and marketing materials and event t-shirt. Banner display, signage, and vendor spot. Chili for six people. Participation in trophy award ceremony with photo.

$1,000: Jalapeno Sponsor: Company/organization logo and URL on website and social media. Signage at event. Chili for two people.

$250: Name on T-Shirt: Company/organization name printed on back of event t-shirt.

Vendor Table: Business $200, Local Artist $50
Call Ruth McDade at (631) 672-9613 for information.
10'x10' area provided. Bring your own tent.  Items for sale must be: works of art, hand-made crafts or jewelry, unique items not commonly found in retail stores or online, one-of-a-kind items, or collectables. MHAW reserves the right to reject a vendor table application.