Name: Chili Cookoff / Pumpkin Bakeoff
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04

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Plenty of cities have facilities. What sets us apart? The extra. From history, culture and arts to outdoor adventure, dining and shopping, Bismarck-Mandan has it all—right on the Missouri River and surrounded by rolling hills.

As North Dakota’s capital, we combine professional infrastructure with authentic hospitality and a central location that’s easy to reach by road or air. Add in access to key industry sites, walkable downtowns and built-in pre- and post-conference adventures and you’ve got a destination that works hard—and plays even harder.

Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau

Fall is here, and we're celebrating with good food, friendly competition, and a whole lot of fun! Join us at New Life Church on Sunday, October 4th, immediately following our 11:00 AM Celebration Service (approximately 12:30 PM) for our Chili Cookoff & Pumpkin Bakeoff! We'll have two delicious competitions. The winner of each will receive a very special award: 1. Chili Cookoff: Bring your best chili recipe and see how it stacks up! 2. Pumpkin Bakeoff: Bring your favorite fall-themed dessert. Pumpkin is in the name, but any fall-inspired dessert is welcome! We'll also be enjoying hot apple cider, great fellowship, and the fall season together. Whether you're competing or simply coming to eat and have fun, there's a place for you! Want to compete? You must register by September 30th to be eligible to win either or both contests. Register here: https://form.church/8oaa5qyp3aFgj001cy9s You can still bring chili or a dessert without registering, but unregistered entries won't be eligible for prizes. Date: Sunday, October 4th, 2026 Time: Approximately 12:30 PM (following the 11:00 AM Celebration Service) Location: New Life Church — outdoors on the empty lot next to our main facility Cost: FREE! You don't have to attend New Life Church to join us! Bring your chili or dessert to church on Sunday, October 4th, and get ready for a fun fall afternoon with friends, family, and our church community. Let's make this a fall day to remember! We can't wait to see you there!

Chili Cookoff / Pumpkin Bakeoff

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