We Are Judges: Join us at Sunset Walk’s 7th Annual Chili Challenge on October 4th.
Central Florida! The Promenade at Sunset Walk is hosting its 7th Annual Best of Challenge: Chili Edition on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 – 4 PM. This flavorful event will bring together 10 venues from across the Sunset Walk, Margaritaville Resort Orlando, and Encore Resort at Reunion to compete for the best chili.
With hosts from Real Radio 104.1’s The Jim Colbert Show and an array of entertainment, attendees can sample delicious creations and cast their vote for the top three chili dishes, while a select panel of foodie influencers and media will determine the winner. Speaking of Judges, we have been invited to be a judge to help determine the Best of Challenge: Chili Edition at the Promenade at Sunset Walk.
7th Annual Best of Challenge: Chili Edition at Sunset Walk –
The Promenade at Sunset Walk presents the 7th Annual Best of Challenge: Chili Edition, showcasing the best chili creations from 10 venues around the Promenade, Margaritaville Resort Orlando, and Encore Resort at Reunion.
The cast of Real Radio 104.1’s The Jim Colbert Show returns as our Celebrity Event Hosts, including the return of Rauce Padgett!
Luxury talent dressing rooms courtesy of Giant Recreation World – Winter Garden.
VIP Tasting Admission: $20 – VIP participants/judges can sample Chili from each of the 10 competing Venues and Vote for Their Favorite 3 Chili dishes. VIP tasting judging packages are limited. Reserve yours today!
Central Florida foodie influencers and media will vote for the Critics’ Choice award, along with the Listeners Challenge competition, judged by the Jim Colbert Show cast! VIP Tasting 12 – 3 PM Judging12 – 3 PM Award Presentations 3:30 PM
Spectators are FREE
All guests are invited to enjoy live entertainment, and all event activities hosted by The Jim Colbert Show and DJ Scotty B. Plus, following the Best of Challenge, stay and enjoy live music featuring Luck of the Draw, the Promenade Artisan Market, and Show Car Saturday Nights!
Participating Chili Challenge Venues
- Cowboy Chicken
- El Jefe Tequilas Taco Cantina
- Estefan Kitchen Orlando
- Euphoria at Margaritaville Resort Orlando
- Finns Restaurant at Encore Resort at Reunion
- Ford’s Garage
- Island H2O Water Park
- Lizzie’s Memphis Style BBQ
- Rock & Brews
- The Wharf
We Are Judges: Join us at Sunset Walk’s 7th Annual Chili Challenge on October 4th
