Time Lapse video of Wichita Wagonmasters Chili Cookoff
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Join the Party!
Since the return to Douglas Avenue the crowds have responded in great numbers. And, the best part...the weather doesn't matter! Hot, mild or even cold, it's chili weather! We expect the crowd to be over 9,000 strong and all of them eager to taste some of the best chili in the Midwest!
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With teams from Kansas and surrounding states (80 teams expected in 2018), the Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff has been a Wichita tradition for over 30 years. Since 2005 when the Wagonmasters took over the event and brought it back Downtown, the event has exploded with a renewed level of enthusiasm by contestants and attendees alike.
INFORMATION
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Duties Ascribed Unto The Potentate
The Ambassador of Good Times
Questions or Comments
Contact:
Ron McEwen - Chili Dipper: (316) 644-0910
Shaun Isham - Chili Bean: (316) 573-6311
Issues or Concerns
Contact:
Division of Arts & Cultural Services, specialevents@wichita.gov (316) 303-8654 as an additional contact for any issues or concerns



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2018 Potentate
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Dancin' Don Hall
See Past Potentates
Past Potentates
2017 Bob Lutz
League 422016 Kendall Schoenekase
Miss Kansas 20162015 Jeff Longwell
Wichita Mayor2014 Ann Keefer
Wichita Festivals, Inc.2013 Steve McIntosh
1330 KNSS Radio2012 Bonnie Bing
The Wichita Eagle2011 Jeff Herndon
KAKE2010 Guy Bower
Entercom Radio2009 Tim Norton
Sedgwick County Commissioner2008 Don & Shirley Beggs
President & First Lady WSU2007 Carl Brewer
Mayor of Wichita2006 Steve Fairchild
Old Town Association2005 Gene Stephenson
WSU Baseball Coach