The Return of the Charity Chili Cook-Off

You’re Invited Be part of the Charity Chili Cook-Off — the return of a beloved community tradition, and the 10-year anniversary celebration of I Serve With Joy, featuring trail ride star Klay Bankz (“TOGETHER”). Together, we celebrate a decade of service, community, and making an impact that lasts. Great chili. Great people. Greater purpose. 🌶️ THE CHARITY CHILI COOK-OFF 2nd Edition | Presented by I Serve With Joy 🏆 Celebrating 10 Years of Service 🏆 December 6, 2026 | Hanahan Amphitheater (3100 Mabeline Rd, Hanahan, SC 29410) Free to attend. Ticketed to taste. Join me as a partner — Sponsor, Promote, Collaborate, Attend, or Support. Be part of the legacy. About This Event The Charity Chili Cook-Off is officially BACK — and bigger than ever. This is the official return of a beloved community competition that brings together local cooks, families, and businesses for a day of flavor, fun, and friendly competition. After years of anticipation, we are reopening this signature event with a fresh experience built around community, impact, and celebration. This is more than a cook-off — it’s a milestone celebration of 10 years of service through I Serve With Joy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Taste. Vote. Celebrate. Give Back. 🌶️ 🔥 What to Expect • Chili tasting from local cooks and teams • People’s Choice voting experience • Friendly cooking competition with cash prizes • Community vendors and small businesses • Music, food, and family-friendly atmosphere • 10-Year Anniversary celebration of I Serve With Joy 🎟️ Free to attend, ticketed to taste. Admission to the park is FREE with a Community Pass — one free Community Pass per family. Your Community Pass covers park entry, the Vendor Market, the Health Pavilion, and the Youth Village. Want to taste the chili or add drinks, swag, and hospitality to your day? Choose one of our fundraising tasting passes below. Presale pricing ends November 15, 2026! COMMUNITY PASS | FREE One free pass per family. Includes: • Park entry • Vendor Market access • Health Pavilion access • Youth Village access CHILI-ONLY | $10 presale / $12 regular Here for the chili? This one is for you. Includes: • Chili tasting • Samples from participating competitors • People’s Choice voting Your purchase supports I Serve With Joy and our community programs. CHILI + CHEERS | $36 presale / $45 regular Enjoy the chili, grab a drink, and take home something special from our 10-year celebration. Includes: • Chili tasting • 2 drink tickets — drinks provided by AOS Mobile Bar • Beer garden access • Custom 10-Year Anniversary Cup • Branded swag bag • People’s Choice voting Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests 21+ with valid ID. Your purchase supports I Serve With Joy and our community programs. VIP | $60 presale / $75 regular Step into VIP and enjoy the Charity Chili Cook-Off with more flavor, more comfort, and a few extras to take home. Your VIP experience includes: • Full chili tasting experience • 2 drink tickets — drinks provided by AOS Mobile Bar • Beer garden access • Custom 10-Year Anniversary Cup • Upgraded VIP swag bag • Exclusive souvenir item • Access to the VIP hospitality area • Light bites and snacks • Meet & greet with trail ride star Klay Bankz • Elevated Bites tasting by Executive Chef Kendric Smith • Priority check-in • VIP wristband • People’s Choice voting Limited quantity available. Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests 21+ with valid ID. Your VIP purchase supports I Serve With Joy and helps us continue serving families throughout the community. Includes everything in the Community Pass — no need to also claim a Community Pass. LEGACY PASS | $120 presale / $150 regular Celebrate 10 years of I Serve With Joy with our premium 10-year anniversary experience. Your Legacy experience includes: • Full chili tasting experience • 4 drink tickets — drinks provided by AOS Mobile Bar • Beer garden access • Custom 10-Year Anniversary Cup • Premium Legacy swag bag • Premium Legacy-only gift • Exclusive 10-Year Anniversary keepsake • Legacy wristband • Commemorative 10-Year Legacy credential with lanyard • Exclusive access to the Legacy hospitality tent • Food and refreshments inside the Legacy tent • Meet & greet with trail ride star Klay Bankz • Elevated Bites tasting by Executive Chef Kendric Smith • Priority check-in • People’s Choice voting • Recognition as a 10-Year Legacy Supporter From your first taste to your final toast, Legacy is our most elevated way to celebrate 10 years of service while supporting the work ahead. Limited quantity available. Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests 21+ with valid ID. Your Legacy Pass supports I Serve With Joy and helps us continue serving families throughout the community. Includes everything in the Community Pass — no need to also claim a Community Pass. 🍲 The $4 Bowl Program After tasting, purchase $4 bowl tickets from I Serve With Joy and redeem them with your favorite competitors for a full bowl of their chili. $2 of every bowl supports our nonprofit mission, and $2 goes directly to the cook. Taste, vote, then fill your bowl! PLEASE NOTE The Charity Chili Cook-Off is a FREE community fundraiser. No purchase is required to attend — just claim your free Community Pass (one per family). Paid passes are fundraising upgrades for guests who want chili tasting, beverages, commemorative swag, hospitality, and additional amenities. 👨‍🍳 Competitor Entry — $50 early / $75 regular Secure your spot in the official Charity Chili Cook-Off Competition! What’s included: • Entry into the official chili competition • One designated cooking space (10×10 area or table space) • Event wristband for 1–2 registered cooks • Access to setup time before the event opens • Eligibility for all awards: • 🏆 Charleston’s Best Chili (Adult Division) • 🏆 Youth Champion Chili (if applicable) • 🏆 People’s Choice Award The prize pool totals $1,500 in cash and awards. 📲 To register as a competitor: Text CHILLI to 347-774-0155 📌 Competitor Rules Snapshot • Chili must be prepared in advance and ready to serve • All ingredients must be disclosed for safety • No outside voting manipulation — People’s Choice is community-based • All participants must follow health & safety guidelines Full rules will be included in your welcome packet upon registration. 💛 Why It Matters I Serve With Joy has spent 10 years showing up for this community — through service, love, and impact. Every ticket purchased goes directly toward continuing that mission. This isn’t just a cook-off. It’s a community fundraiser where chili meets impact. Your support helps us keep serving with joy for the next 10 years and beyond. 🌶️ Get your tickets. Bring your appetite. Make an impact. 🌶️ Questions? Contact us: 📧 iservewithjoy@gmail.com 📞 (347) 774-0155 📱 @iservewithjoy Presented by I Serve With Joy | Charleston, SC | December 2026