The Omaha Fire Fest is open to the public – Friday 5 – 11 pm; Saturday 3-11 pm.

The Midwest and Nebraska Championship Chili Cook-Off Schedule

Same Schedule both days.

11:00 am        Contestant Registration/Check In/Move-in/Set Up Begins

12:00 pm        Chili Cooks Meeting

1:00 pm          Cooking Begins

4:30 pm          Homestyle Competition & Judging

5:30 pm          Verde Competition & Judging

6:30 pm          Traditional Red Competition & Judging

8:30 pm          Winners and Awards Announced