Join us for the 6th Annual MHK Chili Cook Off on November 4th from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm hosted by the GMCF Young Trustees! Come try over 25 different chili recipes/samples while watching the away Kansas State @ Texas 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 various non-profits in the Manhattan area as well as the Young Trustees of Manhattan. In 2022, over $18,000 was given away to 30 different non-profit organizations.
Our Activities
With tons of activities to choose from, there is something for everyone at our event. Come root on the K-State football team with fellow Manhattanites and you enjoy some chili, drinks, and live entertainment all while supporting local businesses and non-profits!
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 2023 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 the first four years of the MHK Chili Cook-Off, more than $68,000 was raised and distributed to non-profit organizations. Over 30 non-profits have benefitted annually from funds raised by this event.
Last year in 2022, over $18,000 was raised and distributed to 31 non-profit organizations.
We hope for continued growth as we enter our 6th year of the Chili-Cookoff in 2023.
This event is so special to the Young Trustees 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 organizations in Manhattan this year!
