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:
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Joe Dame
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Steve Abati
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Mark Dumars
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Jim Harrison
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Yolanda Ortiz
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Kelley John & Chef Janet
🥂 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! 📚✨









