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 57th Year In Existence And 4th 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:

Thursday, September 26
Become A Certified Chili Judge

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Friday, September 27
 
9:00am:  Light Your Fire Announcement
Community Chili Challenge
9:00am - 5:00pm
Gates Open
11:00am
Bush's Main Stage Programming
11:00am:   National Anthem
11:05am - 1:00pm - Dj Music/Games & Prizes
1:00pm - 1:30pm - Illusionist Charles Bach From Wonders Theatre
1:30pm - 2:00pm - Dj Music/Games & Prizes
2:00pm - 2:30pm - Coastal Carolina Dance Team
3:00pm - 6:00pm - Paperwork - Music Performance
6:00pm:    Chili Awards Ceremony

11:00am - 4:00pm
Bush's People's Choice Chili Sampling

Visit Myrtle Beach Vip Lounge
11:00am - 6:00pm

Goldfish Family Fun Zone
11:00am - 6:00pm

Food Trucks / Exhibitors
11:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday, September 28
9:00am  -  Light Your Fire Announcement
Gates Open
11:00am

Bush's Main Stage Programming

11:00am   -   National Anthem
11:05am - 1:00pm   -   Julio & The Saltines - Music Performance
1:00pm - 1:30pm   -   Dj Music/Games & Prizes
1:30pm - 2:00pm   -   Illusionist Charles Bach From Wonders Theatre
2:00pm - 2:30pm   -   Car Show Awards
2:30pm - 3:00pm   -  Kind Keepers Dog Fashion Show
3:00pm - 3:30pm   -  Dj Music/Games & Prizes
4:00pm - 4:30pm   -   Star Performers Stilt Walker
4:30pm - 5:00pm   -  Dj Music/Games & Prizes
5:00pm - 6:00pm   -   Chili Awards Ceremony

Carroll Shelby Tribute Car Show

Conducted By The Coastal Carolina Mustang Club   
11:00am - 4:00pm

Bush's People's Choice Chili Sampling
11:00am - 5:00pm

World Open Chili Challenge
9:00am - 5:00pm

Visit Myrtle Beach Vip Lounge
11:00am - 6:00pm

Goldfish Family Fun Zone
11:00am - 6:00pm

Coastal Tailgating Cornhole Tournament
11:00am - 6:00pm

Food Trucks / Exhibitors
11:00am - 6:00pm


Sunday, September 29
9:00am  -  Light Your Fire Announcement

Wccc Youth Competition
9:00am - 12:00pm

Gates Open
11:00am

Bush's Main Stage Programming
11:00am   -   National Anthem
11:05am - 12:00pm   -   Dj Music/Games & Prizes
12:00pm - 2:00pm   -   Battle Of The Bands
2:00pm - 2:30pm   -  Car Show Awards
3:00pm - 5:00pm   -  Miracle Max & The Pet Monsters
5:00pm - 6:00pm   -   Chili Awards Ceremony

Cruise-In Open Car Show
Conducted By The Coastal Carolina Mustang Club  
11:00am - 6:00pm

Bush's People's Choice Chili Sampling
11:00am - 5:00pm

Visit Myrtle Beach Vip Lounge
11:00am - 6:00pm

Goldfish® Family Fun Zone
11:00am - 6:00pm

Coastal Tailgating Cornhole Tournament
11:00am - 6:00pm

Food Trucks / Exhibitors
11:00am - 6:00pm

Date: September 26 -29, 2024

Location: Carolina Country Music Festival Grounds, 812 N Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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