Bring the heat to Sky Ute Casino Resort’s Cinco de Mayo Chili Cook-Off. Whether your recipe is bold and smoky, spicy and fiery, or a crowd-pleasing classic, this is your chance to compete for cash prizes, trophies, and delicious bragging rights. Contest categories include Red, Green, Homestyle, and Specialty, with awards for top entries, People’s Choice, and Ring of Fire for the hottest chili that still brings the flavor.
Grand Champion: $500 cash, 1-night hotel stay, dinner for 2 at Seven Rivers, and automatic free entry into next year’s event
1st Place in Each Category: $250 cash and dinner for 2 at Seven Rivers
People’s Choice: $100 cash and dinner for 2 at Seven Rivers
Ring of Fire: $50 cash and dinner for 2 at Seven Rivers
All winners receive a trophy
Request an application or get more information, contact:
Zac Crady | 970-563-1770
Zachary.Crady@skyutecasino.com
Event Date: May 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Register your vehicle:
bustincarshow@yahoo.com
Event Contact (Jimbo’s Towing):
970-764-8625
Friday, May 22: 6:00 PM
Saturday, May 23: 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Rochelle Aguilar (Chairman): 970-759-1722
Edward Box III (Vice-Chairman): 970-903-9891
Karen Washington (Treasurer): 970-759-5880
Hilda Burch (Secretary): 970-946-5175
Marty Pinnecoose (Ex-Officio)
Food Vendors: $200
Arts & Crafts Vendors: $200
Walk-Around Vendors: $50
Cash Only – First Come, First Served
No split days
Vendor Contact: Rochelle Aguilar
970-759-1722
Free Camping & Showers Available
Sky Ute Fairgrounds
200 E Hwy 151
Ignacio, CO 81137
Contact: JayDee Brunson
970-563-5540
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Book your room at Sky Ute Casino Resort for easy access to the Powwow, dining, gaming, and more.
Event Dates: September 4 – 6, 2026
Times: TBD
For more information: customerservice@skyutecasino.com
Sky Ute Casino Resort
PO Box 340
14324 Hwy 172 North
Ignacio, Colorado 81137
Phone: 970.563.7777
Toll-Free: 888.842.4180
Reservations: 800.876.7017
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