The 12th Annual Lexington County Chili Cookoff was held on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington.

This event was presented by the Old Mill Brewpub and the Lexington County Blowfish. Bill and Vicki Shanahan are the owners of the Lexington County Blowfish Baseball Club. The event was well attended, and everyone had a great time.

The annual Chili Cookoff allows attendees to sample outstanding chili, vote for their favorite and raise money for the Town of Lexington Police Foundation and other Lexington County charitable organizations.

"We provide the spoons, you provide the appetite," Old Mill Brewpub owner and Chili Cookoff founder John Clinger stated. "This is a great family event in the Town of Lexington."

Here are the 2026 Lexington County Chili Cookoff winners, provided by the Blowfish:

People’s Choice:
1-Chillitech
2-Midland Cooking Co
3-T & L Chili Master

Traditional Chili:
1-T & L Chili Master
2-Chillitech
3-CSI-Chili Scene Investigators
4-Pot of Gold
5-Big Jimbo & Sons
6-Mrs. Bea’s Pickles Chili
7-Midland Cooking Co
8-Smokin’ Rays
9-Bring Home the Chili
10-Cancer of Many Colors

Non-Traditional Chili:
1-Midland Cooking Co
2-T & L Chili Master
3-Chillitech
4-Cimarron Outdoors
5-Elite Lawn Care
6-Big Jimbo & Sons
7-Pot of Gold

Showmanship:
1-GRA Loan Rangers
2-Bring Home the Chili
3-Cancer of Many Colors