Hanover Chili Cookoff

http://www.HanoverChiliCookOff.com Three local bands, a magician, a juggler, a face painter and many varieties of chili are the highlights of the day.

The Hanover Chili Cook Off has become a staple for family entertainment, chili tasting and fundraising for local nonprofit organizations, all built around the PA State Chili Cooking Championships. The Hanover Chili Cook Off is a community staple for family entertainment, chili tasting, raising funds for local nonprofit organizations, built around the PA State Chili Cooking Championships. Good food and beverage concessions too! Please come out and help us create funds for local nonprofit groups, last year we donated $65,000.

09/17/2026

To our amazing Hanover Chili Cook Off volunteers,

Thank you for bringing the heat, the heart, and the smiles that make this event what it is. You gave your time, your talents, and your energy to help us pull off one of Hanover’s most joyful traditions and we are so honored that you chose to spend this day with us!

Every ladle served, every guest greeted, every task tackled with a grin helped us raise the funds that go right back into our local community. You’re the reason this event continues to grow, continues to give back, and continues to make Hanover brighter with every single smile.

You didn’t just volunteer, you helped build a day full of laughter, flavor, and hometown pride! You helped create memories. You helped strengthen our mission. You helped make a difference!

From the bottom of our chili-loving hearts, thank you for standing with us, cooking with us, cheering with us, and believing in what this event does for our community. We are grateful beyond words.💞

, Exchange Club of Hanover, PA

09/14/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible chili cooks! You showed up with your time, your hard work, and your amazing chili and you filled this event with so much joy, creativity, and community spirit. We appreciate every single one of you and the heart you pour into the Hanover Chili Cook Off. You help make this tradition unforgettable year after year. We’re very grateful for you!!