The Ithacan

Ithaca celebrates the 27th Chili Cook-Off

By Christopher Meadows, Zachary Bricks, and Jacob Gelman • March 7, 2025

The Downtown Ithaca community celebrates the 2025 Chili Cook-Off. The Ithacan interviewed vendors and community members at the event to learn more about what makes the Cook-Off unique.

Enjoy sugar, spice and everything nice at Ithaca’s 25th Annual Chili Cook-Off

By Ray Milburn and Simone Bilich • March 8, 2023

WATCH: Ithaca community celebrates 20th annual Chili Cook-Off

By Ithacan Staff • February 12, 2018

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance hosts its 20th annual Chili Cook-Off on The Commons along with 40 local participating restaurants.