2026 Grand Champion

Konky’s Creative Kitchen

Amateur Category Winners

1st place: Mark Dumars

2nd Place: Steve Abati

3rd place: Joe Dame

Professional Winners

First place: Konky’s Creative Kitchen

Second place: Rosie’s Restaurant

Third place: Yankee Smokehouse

Cornbread Winners

1st Place: Konky’s Creative Kitchen

2nd place: Steve Abati

3rd place: Kelley John & Chef Janet

Chili Cook-Off Thank You – Huge Thanks for a Sizzling Success! 🌶️🌽

On behalf of the Chocorua Public Library, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made the 4th Annual Chilly Chili & Cornbread Cook-Off such a fantastic community celebration! Here’s to a huge Chili Cook-Off Thank You!

🌟 To Our Incredible Hosts

A massive thank you to The Preserve at Chocorua for generously donating their stunning event space. Your beautiful venue provided the perfect backdrop for our community to gather, and your hospitality truly makes this event possible year after year.

👩‍🍳 To Our Talented Contestants

This event wouldn’t be the same without the hard work and delicious recipes brought to the table. A huge round of applause for our competitors:

🥂 To Our Bartenders!

We are so grateful to Royal Bee Bartending for their incredible generosity and service throughout the afternoon. Thank you for keeping our guests refreshed and for being such a wonderful part of the team!

🥣 To Our Supporters

Finally, a huge thank you to all who attended, tasted, and voted! Whether you entered a chili, baked cornbread, or simply came out to support the library, your presence helps us continue to provide vital programs and resources for our community.

We are so lucky to call this place home. See you all at the 5th annual! 📚✨