Events

The Come OUT St Pete Annual 

🌶️ Chili Cook-Off🌶️ 

Saturday, March 1st

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

3000 Block of Central Avenue

The Chili Cook-Off is FREE to enter and a chance to WIN CASH PRIZES!!!

PEOPLE'S CHOICE (winner chosen by taste testers)

First Place - $250

Second Place - $175

Third Place - $100

JUDGES CHOICE (winner chosen by local celebrity judges)

- A 2025 Chili-Cook Off Winner's trophy and braggers rights!!!!

Come OUT St Pete's Chili Cook-Off is in partnership with The Grand Central District Association 2025 Mardi-Gras Celebration & Street Fair! Groove to live music, explore unique vendors, and delicious eats. 

Bring your furry friends for the adorable Puppy Costume Contest at Mutts & Martinis, and cheer on your favorite creations at Come Out St Pete's Chili Cook-Off.

It’s a lively Mardi-Gras Themed celebration of music, flavor, and community fun—don’t miss it!

Walk with Come OUT St Pete and our Royal Court in Florida's largest parade celebrating St Pete Pride!