Bryant Conference Center

The Exchange Club’s 18th Annual Great Tuscaloosa Chili Cookoff is set for Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Bryant Conference Center, 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The event includes children’s activities, live entertainment, soda and beer, free ice cream, free chili dogs, customized t-shirt and apron sales, and the privilege of sampling thirty-plus varieties of chili and voting for your favorite. Awards are given for Best Judged Chili, People’s Choice Chili, Best Booth, Best Costume and Best Showmanship. Also, there will be opportunities for attendees to win valuable prizes. The funds raised by the Chili Cookoff are used for the Exchange Club’s work in Child Abuse Prevention, Youth Development, Community Service, and Honoring America projects.

For more information check with 

Whit Whitfield &lt;gaius.whitfield@regions.com&gt;
Candice Burge &lt;Candice.Burge@bryantbank.com&gt;

Visit 
The Exchange Club’s Facebook Page and the Club’s Website: tuscexchange.wordpress.com

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