WABASH, IN – The heat is rising and the excitement is simmering! The prestigious Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cook-Off Event will be spicier than ever for 2025! This beloved community event isn’t just about bold flavors and friendly competition. It’s about turning up the heat for a powerful cause.
We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s proceeds will support 12 exceptional local charitable organizations, each making an extraordinary impact in our community. The 2025 Chili Cook-Off will bring together chili lovers, master chefs, and change-makers alike to raise crucial funds for these inspiring organizations:
2025 Beneficiary Charities:
FISH of Wabash
Daniels Place
Disabled American Veterans of Wabash County
The Honeywell Foundation, Inc.
Growing Grounds
Wabash County 4-H Council
Common Ground Prayer House
Wabash Little League
Wabash County CASA
Living Well in Wabash County, CoA, Inc.
Bash Bags (Wabash Weekend Food Insecurities Corporation)
Wabash County Cancer Society
“This event is more than just a cook-off,” said Emily Overlander, President of Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity. “It’s the ultimate blend of bold flavors, big hearts, and community— where friendly competition meets an incredible cause. This year, we’re proud to support twelve outstanding charitable organizations who make Wabash County a better place every single day.”
The 2025 Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at noon at Paradise Spring Historical Park in beautiful downtown Wabash. Get ready for a day of delicious chili tastings, live music, family fun, and the warm spirit of giving.
Whether you’re competing, volunteering, or just coming hungry, this event promises unforgettable flavor with a side of generosity.
For more information, to become a sponsor, or to enter the competition, visit www.chiliforcharity.com. Team sign-up will begin in July. Follow us on Facebook, listen in to 105.9 The Bash, and keep an eye on our website for more details and updates.
