Chili Cook Off at Carnegie Park | Rotary Club of Livermore Valley

Thank you to everyone

who helped make our First Chili Cook Off a success!

Everyone listed on this page made Carnegie Park come alive. Thank you to members of our community (and beyond) who trusted the weather report and enjoyed a wonderful fall day! And thank you to the many Rotarians who volunteered to keep the day running smoothly.

Mark your calendars: First Saturday in October!

See you October 1, 2022 for the Second Annual Chili Cook Off at Carnegie Park!

AND THE WINNERS ARE . . .

Thank you to our official judges - Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Livermore Mayor Bob Woerner, Livermore Police Chief Jeramy Young, Livermore Chamber of Commerce CEO Dawn Argula, and Livermore Rodeo Queen Isabella Macchioni.

Judges' Awards

First Place: Cattlewomen's Association

Second Place (tie): Cabana Dave's & Posada

Third Place (tie): Del Valle High School Culinary Academy, Goodness Village, & Oyo Restaurant

And thank you to over 320 visitors who sampled local chili and voted for the People's Choice.

The Peoples' Choice Awards

First Place: Cabana Dave's

Second Place: Oyo Restaurant

Third Place: Joe's Double Barrel BBQ

The celebrity judges with the Cattlewomen's Association chili cookers.

Pictured, from left to right: Police Chief Jeramy Young, Livermore Chamber CEO Dawn Argula, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Mayor Bob Woerner, Pam Jones, Livermore Rodeo Queen Isabella Macchioni, Nancy Mueller, and Jenn Bettincourt.

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors!

Click here to check out our Chili Cook Off 2021 Photo Album!

Thanks to Irv Stowers, from the Rotary Club of Livermore, for sharing your photography skills!

We invite you to join us at our First Annual Chili Cook Off!

Carnegie Park will come alive with fun activities throughout the day for people of all ages!

Enjoy music by local bands Frankie Bones Project, Groovy Judy, and LunaFish.
Visit winery and brewery booths to sample local libations. We are excited to feature Leisure Street Winery, McGrail Vineyards, Ruby Hill Winery, Wente Vineyards, Wood Family Vineyards, and the Livermore Wine Club. We welcome Altamont Beer Works, Homegrown Hops Brewing, Pennyweight Brewing Company, Shadow Puppet Brewing Company and Rivers End Brewery.
Cast your vote for the Best Chili in Livermore after sampling local cooks' creations.
We welcome celebrity judges Mayor Bob Woerner, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Livermore Police Chief Jeramy Young, Chamber of Commerce CEO Dawn Argula, and the Livermore Rodeo Queen Isa Macchioni.
Visit other local food vendors to add variety to your day.
Get an early start on holiday shopping at arts and crafts booths sponsored by local artisans.
Buy raffle tickets (only $5) for your chance to win rounds of golf, dinners, vacations, gift cards, and other fabulous prizes.
Families can sample food and then head over to the Kids Area for fall arts & crafts, magic shows, and story time.

Admission to the park is free. Tickets to taste chili are 5 for $20. Tickets for wine and beer are $10.

Funds raised during this event will help the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley support our local community through our Fall and Spring Grants and our community service projects.

This outdoor event is approved by the Livermore Downtown Association and will follow Alameda County COVID Protocols.

Enjoy Live Music at the Rotary Bandstand!

Frankie Bones Project will get you on your feet and dancing! This rock and roll band plays local venues such as Blacksmith Square, Farmers Market, and other concerts. Check out a sample of their music: Frankie Bones Project sings You Don't Mess Around with Jim.

Frankie Bones Project will play from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Groovy Judy has been rocking local venues for over 20 years, including the Great American Music Hall, regional music festivals and Farmers Markets, and Bay to Breakers. Visit her website for a sample of her music: Groovy Judy.

Groovy Judy will play from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

LunaFish brings timeless rock and roll classics to life. If you haven't already checked them out at the Bankhead or a community concert, you may want to visit their website for a preview of their vibes: LunaFish Band.

LunaFish will play from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm.