New Mexico cook-offs
New Mexico is the heart of American chili country — CASI-sanctioned cook-offs and regional pod events run across the state, and the Hatch chile harvest each September anchors a wave of fall chili contests. The dry climate keeps the outdoor cooking season long; KCBS BBQ contests fill the calendar in the southeast and around Albuquerque.
Event · EVT-0767
♥ Charity
VFW Las Cruces Chili Cook-Off
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces, NM
Entry$25
Event · EVT-0772
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Night before NM Men’s and Ladies State Chili Cook-Off
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Hobbs, NM
Hobbs, NM
Entry$20
Event · EVT-0775
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New Mexico Men’s State Chili Cook-Off
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Hobbs, NM
Hobbs, NM
Entry$30
Event · EVT-0776
♥ Charity
New Mexico Ladies State Chili Cook-Off
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Hobbs, NM
Hobbs, NM
Entry$30
Event · EVT-0783
♥ Charity
Last Chance Chili Cook-Off
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Hobbs, NM
Hobbs, NM
Entry$20
Event · EVT-0732
All American Military/Veterans/First Responders BBQ Contest
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Sunland Racetrack & Casino
Sunland Park, NM
Event · EVT-0674
★ Champ
Smokin' on the Plaza
Fri, Jun 4, 2027
Lovington, NM
Lovington, NM
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