The 22nd Annual Chili Cook-Off

The Chili Cook-Off is The Exceptional Foundation’s largest event of the year and one of Birmingham’s favorite annual fundraisers! Join us for this family-friendly event, featuring live music, a kids zone, beverages, and all the chili you can eat. Proceeds directly benefit The Exceptional Foundation’s programs for adults and youth with intellectual disabilities. Come celebrate the 21st Annual Chili Cook-Off and the ways this event supports our programs!

 Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the event and at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. Your ticket will be available instantly after checkout and can either be printed or redeemed on your mobile phone.

The 2025 Chili Cook- Off featured 138 cook teams and was attended by over 14,000 people. Proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off provide a significant source of funding for programs at The Exceptional Foundation, where we promote lasting friendships, healthy living, life skills, and community involvement for adults and youth with intellectual disabilities.