2021 Gatlinburg Chili Cook-Off

576 Parkway,Gatlinburg TN 37738

11 November, 2021

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Join us for the Gatlinburg Chili Cook-Off presented by Bush's Chili Beans on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 5-8 PM. Celebrate the kickoff of Gatlinburg's Winter Magic at the 32nd Chili Cookoff presented by Bush’s Chili Beans. Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous, Gatlinburg hosts this annual event on Thursday, November 11 from 5 to 8 PM at the Anakeesta Plaza, located at 576 Parkway. Festivalgoers will enjoy free, live entertainment offered throughout the event. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Tickets will be required for entry to 2021 Gatlinburg Chili Cook-Off Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. Due to the popularity of this event, we strongly suggest you purchase tickets in advance. There will be no refunds for this event. VIP tickets are $20 per person for early entry beginning at 5 p.m. General Admission tickets are $15 per person beginning at 5:30 p.m. Children 5 and under are free Grand Ole Opry Member and Country Music Star Mark Wills headlines the entertainment. Mark Wills has captivated fans and listeners for over two decades. He achieved his first top-charting success at the young age of 23, and has maintained longevity in the music business that many artists can only dream of. Wills' No. 1 Hit "19 Somethin" was the second most-played song of the entire decade in 2009 by Billboard. It was also the top country hit of the year. Wills has a long list of top-charting hit songs include "19 Somethin," "Wish You Were Here," "She's in Love," Don't Laugh at Me," "I Do (Cherish You)," and "Jacob's Ladder," among others. His mission is to create country music filled with depth and meaningful substance to create lasting memories through the words. Mark has released a total of seven albums including a patriotic album in 2001, Looking for America. As an avid supporter of the US Military, he has more than a dozen trips to entertain our troops in Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Korea, and Italy, among others. We are thrilled to welcome him to Gatlinburg. To purchase tickets, click here. Gatlinburg is nestled at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in America. There are three entrances into the Smokies right from downtown. Gatlinburg attracts more than 12 million visitors a year and can grow to a population of 40,000-plus on any givennight.