Hanover Chili Cookoff
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YOU DID IT! 🎉 WE HIT ALL OUR MARKS!🔥
THE HEADLINER BAND IS OFFICIALLY UNLOCKED!
And now it’s time to reveal the HEADLINER for the 30th Annual (Chili Palooza) Hanover Chili Cook Off…
⭐ Kelly Bell Band! ⭐
We are EXCITED to have them return to help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary! This is a full‑circle moment with a GREAT band! They have rocked our stage many times before and they are ready to do it even bigger this year!!
These guys are pure electric!! A POWERHOUSE blend of blues, funk, rock, and soul that turns every stage into a full‑blown experience! Known for their high‑energy performances, incredible musicianship, and crowd‑moving charisma, the Kelly Bell Band is the perfect headliner to close out our 30th Annual (Chili Palooza) Hanover Chili Cook Off!
Grab your friends, fill the field, and let’s give the Kelly Bell Band a roaring, Chili Palooza welcome! The kind of wall‑to‑wall energy they’ll feel from the stage the second they plug in!
, Exchange Club of Hanover, PA
🌶️ A BIG Thank You to Ring Container Technologies !
We’re excited to welcome Ring Container Technologies back as a major sponsor for the 30th Annual (Chili Palooza) Hanover Chili Cook Off!
For three decades, this event has been powered by heart, hometown pride, and an incredible volunteer team. Ring Container’s continued support helps us outfit those volunteers — the smiling, chili‑stirring, crowd‑cheering heroes who make this tradition unforgettable. Their generosity ensures our team shows up ready, unified, and proud to serve the community we all love.
Ring Container has been a true partner in giving back, and their commitment helps us keep this milestone year strong, spirited, and full of purpose.
Thank you, Ring Container, for standing with us, supporting our mission, and helping us celebrate 30 years of chili, charity, and community.
05/25/2026
🔥 NEW! Hanover Chili Cook Off – Cook’s Spotlight 🔥 Because our cooks deserve to be celebrated!
Today we’re celebrating Jim McCusker!
We want to give a heartfelt thank‑you to Jim McCusker for his time, his hard work, and his generous donation of chili to the Hanover Chili Cook Off. His dedication, passion, and continued support mean more to this community than he knows.
Past cooks like Jim are a huge part of what keeps this event strong, fun, and full of flavor. They’ve helped shape the Cook Off into the tradition we all love. ❤️
Our Cook’s Spotlight is all about honoring the incredible people who make this event possible — including the amazing past cooks who have helped build this tradition year after year.
These folks show up for our community in a big way, and we want YOU to get to know the people behind the pots.
Show them some love when you see their spotlights roll out. Drop a comment, share a story, or cheer them on. Let’s make sure they feel the appreciation they deserve. 🎉
Jim Mac International Chili Society Exchange Club of Hanover, PA
05/23/2026
🔥 Hanover Chili Cook Off – Cook’s Spotlight 🔥
Because our cooks truly deserve to be celebrated.
Today we’re celebrating Ricky Weaver!
Ricky has been cooking with us for three years, and we are thrilled to share that he’s back again this year to bring the heat. His time, hard work, and generous donation of chili have made a real impact on the Hanover Chili Cook Off and the community that loves it.
Cooks like Ricky are a huge part of what keeps this event strong, fun, and full of flavor. Their passion and dedication help shape the Cook Off into the tradition we all look forward to every year. ❤️
Our Cook’s Spotlight series is all about honoring the incredible people who make this event possible — including the amazing past cooks who continue to show up, year after year, to keep this tradition alive.
These folks give so much to our community, and we want YOU to get to know the people behind the pots.
When you see their spotlights roll out, help us show them some love. Drop a comment, share a story, or cheer them on. Let’s make sure they feel the appreciation they deserve. 🎉
International Chili Society Chili Heads Exchange Club of Hanover, PA
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