The International Chili Society (ICS) is the largest sanctioning body of chili cook-offs in the country. Every year hundreds of chili cooks compete nationwide to qualify for ICS's season finale – the World Championship Chili Cook-off (WCCC)! In its 56th year in existence and 3rd year in Myrtle Beach, this is not just any old cook-off. This cook-off determines who can claim the title of World Champion and their portion of a $75,000 prize purse! The best part? You get to be a part of the action! The WCCC features champion chili tastings, beer gardens, food trucks, live music, craft and retail vendors, a kid zone, and MORE!

Schedule of Events

September 28, 2023

2:30pm - 4:30pm: Become a Certified Chili Judge, $50

World Championship Chili Cook-Off

Professional Division
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Grand Slam
5:00pm: Winners announced

September 29, 2023

9:00am - 12:00pm: Community Chili Challenge

11:00am: Gates Open

Bush's Main Stage Programming
11:00am: Anthem
11:05am - 12:00pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Music performance
12:30pm - 1:00pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
1:00pm - 1:30pm: Wonders Theatre Magic Show
1:30pm - 2:00pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
2:00pm - 4:30pm: Music performance
4:30pm - 5:00pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Tru Sol music performance
6:00pm - 6:30pm: Chili Awards Ceremony
6:30pm - 8:00pm: Tru Sol music performance

11:00am - 4:00pm: People's Choice Chili Sampling, $15 - $50

11:00am - 8:00pm: VIP Lounge

11:00am - 8:00pm: Goldfish Family Fun Zone

11:00am - 8:00pm: Food Trucks

World Championship Chili Cook-Off

Professional Division
6:00am - 7:30am: ALL COOKS - On-site Cook's Move-in/Check-in
8:00am: ALL COOKS - Last Chance Cook's Meeting (MANDATORY)
10:00am: WCCC Salsa TURN-IN
9:00am - 12:00pm: Last Chance Homestyle Chili cooking (12:00pm TURN-IN)
10:30am - 1:30pm: Last Chance Chili Verde cooking (1:30pm TURN-IN)
11:00am - 4:00pm: People's Choice Public Tasting
12:00pm - 3:00pm: Last Chance Traditional Red cooking (3:00pm TURN-IN)
5:00pm: Salsa, Last Chance & People's Choice winners announced

Amateur Division
7:00am - 8:30am: ALL COOKS - On-site Cook's Move-in/Check-in
8:30am: ALL COOKS - Community Chili Challenge Cook's Meeting (MANDATORY)
9:00am - 12:00pm: Community Chili Challenge cooking (12:00pm TURN-IN)
11:00am - 4:00pm: People's Choice Public Tasting
4:30pm: Community Chili Challenge & People's Choice winners announced

September 30, 2023

9:00am - 12:00pm: World Open Chili Challenge presented by the National Bison Association

11:00am: Gates Open

Bush's Main Stage Programming
11:00am: Anthem
11:05am - 12:00pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Music performance
12:30pm - 1:00pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
1:00pm - 1:30pm: Wonders Theatre Magic Show
1:30pm - 2:00pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
2:00pm - 4:30pm: Music performance
4:30pm - 5:00pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Chili Awards Ceremony
6:30pm - 8:00pm: Music performance

11:00am - 6:00pm: Carroll Shelby Tribute Car Show presented by the Coastal Carolina Mustang Club

11:00am - 4:00pm: People's Choice Chili Sampling, $15 - $50

11:00am - 8:00pm: VIP Lounge

11:00am - 8:00pm: Goldfish Family Fun Zone

11:00am - 8:00pm: Coastal Tailgating Cornhole Tournament

11:00am - 8:00pm: Food Trucks

World Championship Chili Cook-Off

Professional Division
6:00am - 7:30am: ALL COOKS - On-site Cook's Move-in/Check-in
8:00am: ALL COOKS - WCCC Cook's Meeting (MANDATORY)
9:00am - 12:00pm: WCCC Homestyle Chili cooking (12:00pm TURN-IN)
11:00am - 4:00pm: People's Choice Public Tasting
12:00pm - 3:00pm: WCCC Chili Verde cooking (3:00pm TURN-IN)
5:00pm: Homestyle, Chili Verde & People's Choice winners announced

Amateur Division
6:00am - 7:30am: ALL COOKS - On-site Cook's Move-in/Check-in
8:00am: ALL COOKS - Open Cook's Meeting (MANDATORY)
9:00am - 12:00pm: World Open Chili Challenge cooking (12:00pm TURN-IN)
11:00am - 2:00pm: Firehouse Chili Challenge cooking (2:00pm TURN-IN)
11:00am - 4:00pm: People's Choice Public Tasting
5:00pm: WOCC, FCC & People's Choice winners announced

October 1, 2023

9:00am - 12:00pm: World Open Chili Challenge

11:00am: Gates Open

Bush's Main Stage Programming
11:00am: Anthem
11:05am - 12:00pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
12:00pm - 12:30pm: local music performance
12:30pm - 1:00pm: Kind Keepers Dog Fashion Show
1:00pm - 1:30pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
1:30pm - 3:00pm: Battle of the Bands
3:00pm - 3:30pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
3:30pm - 4:00pm: Synergy31 Group Dances
4:00pm - 4:30pm: DJ Music/Games & Prizes
4:30pm - 5:00pm: Synergy31Dance Studio
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Chili Awards Ceremony
6:30pm - 8:00pm: music performance

11:00am - 6:00pm: Cruise-In Open Car Show presented by the Coastal Carolina Mustang Club

11:00am - 4:00pm: People's Choice Chili Sampling, $15 - $50

11:00am - 8:00pm: VIP Lounge

11:00am - 8:00pm: Goldfish Family Fun Zone

11:00am - 8:00pm: Coastal Tailgating Cornhole Tournament

11:00am - 8:00pm: Food Trucks

World Championship Chili Cook-Off

Professional Division
6:00am - 7:30am: ALL COOKS - On-site Cook's Move-in/Check-in
8:00am: ALL COOKS - WCCC Cook's Meeting (MANDATORY)
9:00am - 12:00pm: WCCC Traditional Red cooking (12:00pm TURN-IN)
11:00am - 4:00pm: People's Choice Public Tasting
5:00pm: Traditional Red & People's Choice winners announced

Amateur Division
6:00am - 7:30am: ALL COOKS - On-site Cook's Move-in/Check-in
8:00am: ALL COOKS - WCCC Cook's Meeting (MANDATORY)
11:00am - 4:00pm: People's Choice Public Tasting
1:00pm - 4:00pm: WCCC Traditional Red Youth cooking (4:00pm TURN-IN)
5:00pm: Traditional Red Youth & People's Choice winners announced

Date: September 28-October 1, 2023

Cost: Free

Location:
Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place,
812 North Ocean Boulevard,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

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