A Beloved UHCL Tradition Returning in 2022
The Chili Cook-Off is the longest-standing tradition at UHCL. The event is typically held every spring, but Chili Cook-Off has not occurred at UHCL since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The cook-off hopes to come back strong in 2022 as a part of Homecoming and Family Weekend!
We welcome students, faculty, staff and the community to campus for chili tastings, food, music and fun. Members of the university and alumni can form teams and submit their chili recipes for a chance at bragging rights. And to add to the fun, Hunter, our beloved mascot, celebrates his birthday at the cook-off! This is a great opportunity to bring your family and friends to show them what campus life is all about.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 2
Time: Noon - 4 p.m.
Place: UHCL Recreation and Wellness Center Backyard
Cost: Free and open to the public
Tasting kit: $5 | Cash Only
Parking: Free in Student Lot D
RSVP for Chili Cook-Off
Directions to UHCL
Cook-Off Team Registration
The deadline to register a 2022 team has passed. Check back in Spring 2023, and keep practicing your chili!
2019 Awards
| Award | Group |
|---|---|
| 1st place Judged Chili |
A Team Has No Name (Orientation & New Student Programs & The Signal) |
| 2nd place Judged Chili |
Bikini Bottom Dwellers (Hawk Leadership Institute) |
| 3rd place Judged Chili |
Dinoversity (Office of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) |
| Judged Spirit |
A Team Has No Name (Orientation & New Student Programs & The Signal) |
| Best Chili — Popular Vote |
A Team Has No Name (Orientation & New Student Programs & The Signal) |
| Spirit — Popular Vote |
A Team Has No Name (Orientation & New Student Programs & The Signal) |
| Cook's Choice - Popular Vote | SSI Superheroes |
| SG Award |
Bikini Bottom Dwellers (Hawk Leadership Institute) |