15th Annual Vegan Chili Cook Off

Saint Paul's Favorite Chili Competition is Back! Spring has finally arrived — and so has your favorite chili competition! After a delayed start to the season in the Twin Cities, we're thrilled to bring back the Vegan Chili Cook-Off and gather our community around some incredible food. This year, local chefs will go head-to-head to earn the title of Minnesota's best vegan chili. Come sample every single entry and cast your vote for the winner — your taste buds are the judge! 🌶️ How the Vegan Chili Cook-Off Works * Come to the North Star Ballroom inside the Saint Paul Student Center * Check in at the check-in table, and purchase your ticket if needed * Grab your plate and utensils * Follow the line to make a circuit around to each competitor's table. Each chili sample is labeled with a different number * Eat your chilis! * Use the voting forms on your table to rate each chili (if you don't bring your smartphone, you can use the voting tablet at the check-in table to vote) 🎟️ Tickets, Admission, & Volunteering * FREE for college students with student ID, volunteers, and children under 15 * $10 tickets for the general public (cash, card, or online) -- [pre-purchase your ticket here](https://ticketbud.com/events/8ee9a07c-135f-11f1-a829-42010a717007) to save your seat! * A variety of volunteer slots are open – during, before, and after the event. [Sign up to volunteer](https://caa.mn/volunteer/)! Thank you to all our volunteers. (In addition to your free ticket, there will be some extra food available for you to fuel your volunteer work.) 🎉 Raffle, Prizes, & Ways to Give Back * When you enter, you get a raffle ticket to win snacks and prizes. Stay til the end of the event for a chance to win raffle items! * Want to contribute to your community? Bring hygiene items (like new toothpaste and toilet paper) or plant-based food items. We'll donate the items to a local food shelf and post a photo afterwards.