MHK Chili Cook-Off
Young Trustees 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off! Come try over 25 different chili recipes/samples while watching the away Kansas State @ Baylor game on a 15 ft jumbotron outside of Rockin K's @ KSU Foundation Park (1880 Kimball Ave.). All proceeds and prize money are donated across several non-profits in the Manhattan area as well as the Young Trustees of Manhattan. In 2021, over $17,000 was given away to 30 different non-profit organizations.
Our Mission
100% of all Chili Cook-off proceeds will go to local non-profits. The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation’s Young Trustees have organized this family-friendly event as a way for businesses and citizens to gather in support of our local non-profits.
Your participation as a sponsor, competitor, or by purchasing a ticket allows our organization to funnel thousands of dollars directly back into Manhattan’s needs. We are proud of this opportunity and thank you for participating in the 2022 Chili Cook-off!
Our Sponsors
We wouldn't be here without our sponsors! Thanks to everyone who helps make this event and MHK great. If you or your business are interested in becoming a sponsor, click the link to find out more.
Our Impact
In 2017, more than $10,000 was raised and 36 nonprofit organizations received a donation. For 2018, the Young Trustees raised $11,025 to support 43 nonprofit organizations in the Manhattan area. For 2019, over $15,000 was given away to 40 different non-profit organizations. In 2021, over $17,000 was given away to 30 different non profit organizations, we hope for continued growth as we enter into our event in 2022. This event is so special to us because it allows us to be directly transparent in our fundraising to benefit our community. Our impact is continuing to grow, which makes us so excited to see how this event will benefit even more nonprofit businesses in Manhattan this year!
Learn MoreTaste over 25 different chili's made by local businesses and teams entering the competition to win prize money to be gifted to the non-profit of their choice.
With every ticket bought, 50% of the money goes to a non-profit of your choosing.
The Young Trustees decided to give a minimum of $100 to every organization even if they just had a single ticket sold in their name!
Our Activities
With tons of activities to chose from, there is something for everyone at our event. Come root on the K-State football team with fellow Manhattenites and you enjoy some chili, drinks, and live entertainment all while supporting local businesses and non-profits!
Learn more
Enter Young Trustees Fire Breather Challenge
Chili Cook-Off Competition
Grab your taster kit and try as many teams chili's as you can! The team with the most votes at the end gets to chose which non-profit they want to give their prize money to.
Fire Breather Challenge
Can you take the heat? Sign-up for our pepper eating contest for a chance to raise more money for your chosen non-profit.
Kids Activities
All children's activities are FREE and do not require a ticket to the event! Entertainment includes inflatables, Reptile World, games, and more.
.5K Race
Our .5K race around Rockin K's, located at 1880 Kimball Ave STE 100, is something the whole family can enjoy!
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Our Team
The young professionals of today are our leaders and philanthropists of tomorrow. That is why GMCF formed the Young Trustees program to educate these young people about philanthropy and how it impacts the lives of others around us.
Get Involved
There are lots of opportunities to get involved with this great event! To find out how you can email mlatimore@ksstate.bank or check out the list below for more information!
Sponsor Opportunities
Your business can help sponsor the event, to find out more click below!
Buy Tickets
Get your tickets now and taste 25+ chili samples on November 12th!
Enter your Team
Does your chili have what it takes? Sign-up your team or business to compete in the chili cook-off!
