AUSTIN, Texas — The competition is heating up—literally! Jo’s Annual Chili Cook Off is back and ready to spice up Austin once again. Now in its 19th year, the b
Abbey Tillman sat down with Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner to share what makes this event such a standout year after year—and why it means so much to the Jo’s team.f is back and ready to spice up Austin once again.
Now in its 19th year, the beloved tradition brings together chili lovers, local personalities, and the community for a day of food, fun, and giving back. { }Each team brings their best chili recipes to the table, serving up everything from classic comfort flavors to bold, creative twists. Attendees can sample the chili, cast their vote for People’s Choice, and cheer on their favorites in the lively Austin atmosphere. Courtesy: Joes Chili Cookoff Abbey Tillman sat down with Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner to share what makes this event such a standout year after year—and why it means so much to the Jo’s team. Abbey Tillman sat down with Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner to share what makes this event such a standout year after year—and why it means so much to the Jo’s team.Tillman said. “It’s an annual philanthropic event supporting Free Lunch. Every year, we gather in the Hotel San José parking lot and taste chili together.”Anyone can sign up to volunteer and cook chili, and this year there will be 11 teams made up of Austin locals and restaurant chefs. “We have 11 different chilies that we’re going to try—hopefully some spicy, some with or without beans,” Tillman said. Supporting Free Lunch is a major highlight of the event. “Free Lunch is an amazing local organization in Austin. It’s an artist collective that focuses on feeding the community, so providing Free Lunch. We’re really excited to support them. We support them yearly through this event, and they also have other opportunities, like events and their quarterly magazine, to help support their mission. Definitely check them out!” Tillman said. { }Supporting Free Lunch is a major highlight of the event. “Free Lunch is an amazing local organization in Austin. It’s an artist collective that focuses on feeding the community, so providing Free Lunch. We’re really excited to support them. We support them yearly through this event, and they also have other opportunities, like events and their quarterly magazine, to help support their mission. Definitely check them out!” Tillman said. Courtesy: Joes Chili Cookoff How the winners are chosen adds even more excitement. “As we can see here, this is the pot—the coveted pot—and this is the People’s Choice award. We have two winners: one chosen by our judges and one by the attendees, which is really exciting. Winners get this pot as well as bragging rights, of course. The pot will be full of goodies. Tickets are $25 to taste, and you can purchase them either at Jo’s inside the Hotel San José lounge, at the bar, or in the parking lot. But beyond tasting chili, you’ll be in Austin at the heart of South Congress, soaking up all the energy of the neighborhood!” Tillman said. This year is our 19th Chili Cook Off,” Tillman said. “It’s an annual philanthropic event supporting Free Lunch. Every year, we gather in the Hotel San José parking lot and taste chili together.” Courtesy: Joes Chili Cookoff The full experience is what keeps attendees coming back year after year. “Of course, I’m a sucker for a good ol’ chili, so I love tasting the chili. But honestly, it’s really about being in the community and listening to the music. We’ve got Joe’s house band playing. It’s such a quintessential Austin event—it feels so Austin. It’s not only about the sense of place in the Hotel San José parking lot, but also knowing that Jo’s is such a part of our community and that it’s all going to a good cause,” Tillman said.Each team brings their best chili recipes to the table, serving up everything from classic comfort flavors to bold, creative twists. Attendees can sample the chili, cast their vote for People’s Choice, and cheer on their favorites in the lively Austin atmosphere. How the winners are chosen adds even more excitement. “As we can see here, this is the pot—the coveted pot—and this is the People’s Choice award. We have two winners: one chosen by our judges and one by the attendees, which is really exciting. Winners get this pot as well as bragging rights, of course. The pot will be full of goodies. Tickets are $25 to taste, and you can purchase them either at Jo’s inside the Hotel San José lounge, at the bar, or in the parking lot. But beyond tasting chili, you’ll be in Austin at the heart of South Congress, soaking up all the energy of the neighborhood!” Tillman sai Courtesy: Joes Chili Cookoff But the Chili Cook Off is about more than what’s in the bowl. Guests can expect a high-energy, community-driven experience that captures the spirit of Austin—good food, good people, and a great cause all in one place. The full experience is what keeps attendees coming back year after year. “Of course, I’m a sucker for a good ol’ chili, so I love tasting the chili. But honestly, it’s really about being in the community and listening to the music. We’ve got Joe’s house band playing. It’s such a quintessential Austin event—it feels so Austin. It’s not only about the sense of place in the Hotel San José parking lot, but also knowing that Jo’s is such a part of our community and that it’s all going to a good cause,” Tillman said. Courtesy: Joes Chili Cookoff With nearly two decades of history behind it, Jo’s Annual Chili Cook Off continues to be a must-attend event, proving that a little friendly competition—and a lot of chili—can go a long way in warming up the community!With nearly two decades of history behind it, Jo’s Annual Chili Cook Off continues to be a must-attend event, proving that a little friendly competition—and a lot of chili—can go a long way in warming up the community!First responders are at the scene of a crash in southwest Austin involving multiple people with critical injuries.Austin-Travis County EMS says that medics areA man has been charged in the shooting death of his girlfriend in southeast Austin on Monday.At 12:30 a.m. Monday morning, APD officers responded to reports ofA major collision in Buda involving three vehicles resulted in one person dead and another injured Wednesday night, according to the Hays County Sheriff's OfficA man was arrested Wednesday after Pflugerville police executed search and arrest warrants at a local business as part of a sexual assault investigation.The Austin Police Department is set to revise its cooperation policies with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement , focusing on individuals deemed dange
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