Here are the winners for this year’s Belleville Chili Cook-off
For the second year in a row, Truman’s Best won the coveted People’s Choice Award for the chili it served in downtown Belleville Friday and Saturday at the 40th annual Belleville Chili Cook-off.
The award goes to the chili vendor who receives the most votes from festival attendees, who pay $1 per vote for their favorite chili. Proceeds raised by the voting go to the Community Interfaith Food Pantry. There were 48 vendors participating in the cook-off this year.
Professional judges determine the winners for the two other categories, one for vendors that are restaurants or caterers and another for vendors that are not.
Restaurant/caterer category:
- Mi Hungry BBQ
- Copper Fire
- The EDGE
Non-restaurant category:
- Truman’s Best
- Belleville Running Club
- Emmanuel Church
The chili cook-off is one of Belleville’s most popular festivals, with thousands of people attending. It is held annually around Public Square and along East Main Street in early October.
This story was originally published October 12, 2024 at 6:41 PM.