the 2026 North of the Border Chili Cook-Off

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                                                “The Chili Roundup” 

Downtown Lumberton, North Carolina

Saturday, March 7. 2026

Part of the Rumba on the Lumber Festival Sponsored by the Robeson Road Runners

Rules: Teams are limited to tive members each—Cooking begins at 7:45 am---All chili must be cooked on-site---NO STORE-BOUGHT CHILI MIXES---Meat can be browned ahead of time--- Rice, beans, potatoes, chips, nachos or other ingredients may be pre-soaked, canned, cooked or packaged---One table and paper products will be provided for each team---All other equipment including cooking stoves, tents, etc. must be provided by the cooking team—Electric service is not available---Teams must prepare at least 10 gallons of chili to be used at the festival---Rain or shine-

--Decisions of the judges are final. PLEASE NOTE: All chili must be served in 2oz cups only! 

Signage must be provided and legible concerning the top 7 allergens: “May contain allergens: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soy, and Fish/Shellfish.”

Location: Parking Lot on Corner of 3rd & Water Street (Across from Adelio's Restaurant)  

Prize Categories: People's Choice, Hottest Chili, Most Unique Ingredient, Judge's Choice, Best Theme-Decorated Booth, Best Flavor of the South

*'“Team Entry Instructions: There is a $25.00 entry for all teams. Deadline for team entry is February 20, 2026. All registrations forms should be mailed to:

ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION PO BOX 1420

LUMBERTON, NC 28359

**Checks/ Money orders should be made payable to: ROBESON ROAD RUNNERS

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Team Members' T-shirt sizes: 1.           2.              3.           4.             5.