Ol’ Mary’s Chili Cook-Off

Our annual Chili Cook-Off will be back October 4, 2025.

Guests at the pumpkin patch can sample chili and vote for the best in show and for the best showmanship by a team.

2025 Chili Cook-Off Winners:

Sweet Heat Sombreros – Best Showmanship and Overall Champion
Pleasant Ridge – Best Taste

Last minute cancelations left us with only two teams with totally different chilis. Pleasant Ridge had a more traditional chili made with little smokies sausages. Sweet Heat Sombreros had mix of fresh fruit with chili seasoning.

Thanks to the Sweet Heat Sombreros, Pleasant Ridge, KOFO and all our great sponsors, we met our goal and raised a record $3780 for Franklin County Cancer Foundation. We plan to be back for our 20th Annual Ol’ Mary’s Chili Cook Off on October 3, 2026.

 

Franklin County Cancer Foundation

 

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19th Annual Ol’ Mary’s Chili Cook-Off presented by:

And These Proud Sponsors Ottawa Herald, Kansas State Bank, Landmark National Bank, Wellsville Health & Rehab, Miami County Republic, Midwest Engraving, Ottawa Co-op, Franklin County VIC, Security 1st Title, Great Southern Bank, Ammel Optometry, Ottawa Family Physicians, Christensen Chiropractic, Bob Allen Ford – Ottawa, Patriots Bank, Lloyd Builders,  Stephanie Valencia – American Family Insurance