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25th Annual Texana Chili Spill & Go-Texan Cook-Off

Event Highlights!

Veterans Ceremony This year’s event will include a Veterans Ceremony, an Appreciation Dinner, and a fireworks display on Thursday, November 12th beginning at 5:00 p.m. All Veterans, family and friends are invited to the dinner.

Go-Texan Cook Off Go-Texan will be bringing back their Dutch Oven, Jackpot Chicken, Jackpot Ribs, and Jackpot Brisket cook-offs! Turn-in times vary, see below for more details!

Texana Chili Spill Cook-Off The Texana Chili Spill will be bringing back your favorite cook-off competitions! Categories include Salsa, Margarita, Bloody Mary, Sausage, Chili, Bean, & Gumbo! Turn in times/dates vary, see below for info.

Food Trucks Through out Chili Spill weekend, there will be several food trucks on site ready to whip up your favorite festival foods!

Friday Night Fireworks! To kick off our 25th Texana Chili Spill - we're kicking it off with a BANG! The fireworks show will begin immediately following the conclusion of the awards on Friday, November 13th.

Kids Que Sponsored by Prasek's Hillje Smokehouse The Kids Que is an amateur contest for ages 8-12. The contest is part of the Texana Chili Spill Cook-Off & will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14th. Winners will be announced after the conclusion of judging.

Cornhole Tournament Returning to this year’s event on Saturday, November 14th is the Cornhole Jackpot Tournament!

Wine/Beer Garden Join us in the Wine Garden for LIVE Acoustic performances Saturday, November 14th from 11AM-10PM. Lavaca Bluffs and the Beer Ranch will be onsite selling a wide variety drinks from 11am-10pm.

Texana Market Shop the Texana Market at the Texana Chili Spill on Saturday, November 14th Looking to be a vendor? Contact the Main Event Center at 361-782-7272.

Kids Zone The Kids Zone will be open on Saturday Nov. 14th from 10 am to 5 pm. It will include fun inflatables, craft zone, face painting, nature exhibits, and much more!

Helicopter Rides On Nov. 14th, from 10am to 5 pm for $90.00/flight (up to 3 people) you can enjoy a Helicopter Ride that overlooks the beautiful Lake Texana!

Stephanie Ross & the Southern Drive Band! Join us on the MAIN STAGE on Friday, November 13th from 7-9PM and 9:45pm - 10:30PM as Stephanie Ross & the Southern Drive Band takes the stage!

GET YOUR PITS READY!

Get your pits ready 2026 Chili Spill participants because... the 25th Annual Texana Chili Spill & Go-Texan Cook-Off is returning to the Brackenridge Main Event Center in Edna, TX on November 12-14, 2026!

Registration Information!

Registration Forms will NOT be submitted until payment is made online! Cash, checks, or in person forms will NOT be accepted!

Open registration kicks off October 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Online registration ends on Wednesday, November 11 ^th at 4:00 p.m.

Site is not guaranteed until fees are paid!

Register today: 2026 TCS Regitstration Form

Big PAPI Challenge!

OUT WITH THE JALAPEÑOS, IN WITH THE TACOS!

For years, our Jalapeño Eating Contest has brought the HEAT to the Texana Chili Spill!

But this year, we're celebrating 25 YEARS, and we're switching things up!

Introducing the 1st Annual BIG PAPI CHALLENGE!

We're teaming up with The Good Taco to bring you a taco-eating contest that's sure to be full of laughs, friendly competition, and LOTS of tacos!

Think you've got what it takes to out-eat the competition and claim the title of BIG PAPI?!

Saturday, November 14th

Challenge Begins: 5:30 PM

Brackenridge Main Event Center | Edna, TX

ONLY 8 CONTESTANT SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Registration opens at 9:00 AM inside the Judging Tent on the day of the event. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!

Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, courtesy of The Good Taco!

What's on the menu? Delicious soft breakfast tacos featuring eggs, Prasek's link sausage, pan sausage, bacon, potatoes, beans, ham, and cheese!

We've traded the jalapeños for tacos, but the competition is still ON!

Not brave enough to compete? Come cheer on our contestants and see who earns the ultimate BIG PAPI bragging rights!

Interested in being a vendor?

Looking to be a vendor at the 2026 Texana Chili Spill Vendor Market?

Contact us TODAY!

Please contact Rhonda Keith at 361-782-7272 or email your name and email address to rkeith@LNRA.org so we can get you a vendor form! Rules are posted BELOW!

All Vendor Market Registration Forms must now be completed online. Your email will contain the link for online vendor registration.

Let’s make 2026 our best market yet!

Kids Que!

🔥 Our highly anticipated Kids Que Cook-Off is BACK at the 2026 Texana Chili Spill! 🔥

👩‍🍳 Open to young cooking enthusiasts ages 8–12!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 14th
🥩 Each contestant gets: a pre-lit grill, rib-eye steak, and apron. Bring your favorite marinades, spices, and seasonings to wow the judges!

⚠️ Limited to 12 contestants only—first come, first served.
✅ Registration is NOW OPEN online: 2026 Kids Que
Don’t wait—this one fills up fast!

Important Event Documents!

Cook-Off Rules 2026

Rules for 2026 Market Vendor

Kids Que Rules

Go-Texan Judges!

For those who are interested in judging Go-Texan Categories (Dutch oven, Brisket, Ribs & Chicken) Keep a look-out on Go-Texans Facebook page for a sign-up sheet!

*Judges must NOT be participating on a cook team!

Link to their Facebook Page: Go-Texan Facebook Page