Flora-Bama’s 32nd Annual Super Chili Bowl Cook-Off Raises $24,000 for American Cancer Society

Marketing • February 19, 2026

$24,000 Raised for American Cancer Society

Flora-Bama Chili Cookoff

Flora-Bama’s 32nd Annual Super Chili Bowl Cook-Off brought the heat for a great cause on Saturday, February 7, raising $24,000 in support of the American Cancer Society. Eighteen teams fired up their burners and served up their best recipes as guests enjoyed unlimited chili tastings throughout the day. The annual event, a longtime Flora-Bama tradition, combines friendly competition, community spirit, and charitable giving — all while supporting the American Cancer Society’s mission to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.


Teams competed for top honors including First Place, Second Place, Third Place, People’s Choice, and Best Decorated Booth. Attendees sampled a wide variety of flavors and styles, casting their votes for their favorites while enjoying live entertainment and the vibrant atmosphere that makes Flora-Bama events so memorable. “We are incredibly grateful to our participating teams, guests, sponsors, and staff who made this year’s cook-off such a success,” said Flora-Bama Marketing Director, Jenifer Parnell. “For 32 years, this event has showcased the generosity of our community while helping make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer.” Funds raised from the Super Chili Bowl Cook-Off will help the American Cancer Society continue its vital work in funding groundbreaking research, providing free resources and support to patients and caregivers, and advocating for policies that improve cancer prevention and care.


Flora-Bama extends its sincere thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to another successful year of giving back.


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