Stan’s 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off

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Stan’s 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, benefiting Amplified Minds.

With 26 chili entries, a packed crowd, and plenty of friendly competition, it was an all-around great time. Huge thanks to everyone who cooked, tasted, donated, and came out to support such an important cause.

See the winners below and check out the photo gallery for highlights from the day.

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Thank you to our raffle prize donors:

2026 Chili Cook-Off Winners

Judges Choice Winners    

Judges Choice – 1st Place — Kayla Cooper        

Judges Choice – 2nd Place — Wade Padgett        

Judges Choice – 3rd Place — Ryan Clark and Friend    

Peoples Choice Winners

Peoples Choice – 1st Place — Ben Stewart        

Peoples Choice – 2nd Place — RJ Ables           

Peoples Choice – 3rd Place — Chris Plumetazz and Rhys Gabbitas  

Stan’s 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, February 1 2026
All to benefit Amplified Minds!
Thank you Amplified Minds volunteers!
Thank you to our judges!
We loved all the creative entries!
Thank you to all our participants like Ron Hall for entering your chili!
Julie Keils and Stan’s Owner, Mike McRae
Beth and Melanie
Richard and Dawn Redig
Julie, Dawn, and Melanie
Sam and Dawn
Some of the team!
Shoutout to Stan’s GM, Bob Myers, and Stephanie Poyo for all your hard work!
Thank you to our generous event sponsors like Matt McElwee with Rising Tides!
Thank you to our generous event sponsors like Chris Brezie with East Dallas Automotive!
Thank you to our generous event sponsors like Tommy Donahue with Dallas Amputee Network!
Thank you to our generous event sponsors and donors like Sam Teter!
First Place – Judges Choice, Kayla Cooper
Second Place – Judges Choice, Wade Padgett
Third Place – Judges Choice, Ryan Clark and Friend
First Place – Peoples Choice, Ben Stewart
Second Place – Peoples Choice, RJ Ables
Third Place – Peoples Choice, Chris Plumetazz and Rhys Gabbitas