The Flora-Bama Lounge is set to host its 31st Annual Super Chili Bowl Cook-Off on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Flora-Bama Tent. This event celebrates culinary creativity and serves as a fundraiser for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society, with 100% of the proceeds donated to these causes.

On the day of the event, setup will occur between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., with cooking commencing at 10 a.m. Teams must prepare a minimum of eight gallons of chili on-site, ensuring enough for both judging and public sampling. Pre-cooking of ingredients is prohibited, and all items will be inspected before cooking. Flora-Bama will provide tables, bowls, spoons, napkins, and crackers, while teams are responsible for their own cooking equipment and ingredients. Participants must be at least 21 years old, and no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted on the premises.

For attendees wishing to savor the diverse chili offerings, an all-inclusive ticket priced at $25 grants unlimited samples, one draft PBR or bottled water, and one People's Choice ticket, available until supplies last. Additional People's Choice tickets can be purchased for $1 each. Tickets will be sold at the Flora-Bama Tent entrance beginning at 10 a.m. on the day of the event.

Prizes will be awarded in several categories:

• 1st Place: Perpetual Trophy & $100 Cash Prize
• 2nd Place: Ribbon & $75 Cash Prize
• 3rd Place: Ribbon & $50 Cash Prize
• People’s Choice: Perpetual Trophy & $99 Cash Prize
• Best Decorated Booth: Recognition for creativity

In the previous year's cook-off, 21 teams competed, raising $12,000 for the American Cancer Society. 

For more information, interested parties can visit Flora-Bama's official website .