Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: Tastings start at 2:00 PM
Location: The KROW Sports Bar & Grill
Join us for a flavorful day at the Chili Cookoff Fundraiser for LISA (Low Income Student Aid)! This event is dedicated to supporting LISA, with all proceeds going directly toward Low Income Student Aid in the Verde Valley. Gather your friends, taste some amazing chili, and vote for your favorites overall chili, all while making a difference.
Our mission is to enrich the educational experience of public-school students.
While public schools are considered “free,” many families still face financial burdens such as school supplies, clothing, books, event admission, athletic fees, or instrument rentals. That’s where LISA steps in. We work directly with schools and families to quickly fill those gaps—so students can learn, feel included, and thrive.
LISA bridges the gap between traditional forms of aid and the real needs of students, supporting their educational success, health, inclusion, and self-esteem. By harnessing the goodwill of our community, we strengthen opportunities for the next generation and, in turn, for our communities as a whole.
Thanks again for helping make this possible. Your support ensures students have the same opportunities as their peers. Please let me know if you need any additional information.
The Why of LISA
We exist so that each student, regardless of their personal circumstances, has every opportunity to succeed in school and to do so with dignity.
Entry Fee: $10 per person for a tasting pass, allowing you to sample every chili and vote on your favorites.
Fundraiser: 100% of entry fees and donations will go directly to LISA. Every taste and every vote helps LISA continue their mission of providing low income student aid to the Verde Valley!
Prizes: Competitors will vie for who has the best chili showcasing diverse and delicious chili.
Voting: Every taster gets a vote! Cast your ballots in each category to support your favorite chili chefs.
Tasters: No registration required—just come to KROW Sports Bar & Grill on November 16, pay $10 for your tasting pass, and enjoy the competition!
Chili Competitors: Think your chili has what it takes? Enter the cookoff! Registration deadline is October 12, 2025.
To sign up as a chili competitor, please complete the form below.
Once submitted, our team will reach out to confirm your entry and provide event details.
Competitor Registration Deadline:
October 18, 2025
Tasting Starts:
2:00 PM
Location:
The KROW Sports Bar & Grill
This event is a chance to come together as a community, enjoy delicious food, and support Low Income Student Aid in Verde Valley.
Open every day!
10:00am – 2:00am
Location
321 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326