Name: 2026 Utah Firefighter Chili Cookoff
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

On Saturday, October 10th 11 AM – 3 PM, over 20 teams of first responders will gather at the America First Field Pavilion, home of RSL Soccer, in Sandy UT for the 14th Year of the Utah Firefighter Chili Cookoff! While the teams are competing for Best Chili and Best Booth, they are unified towards one common goal: To raise money for The University of Utah Health Burn Camp Programs.The Burn Camp programs help burn survivors adjust to the personal challenges associated with surviving a burn injury. Five camps geared towards specific age groups provide a safe and supportive atmosphere that is conducive to healing. This gives burn survivors the tools needed to endure and thrive through their recovery.Admission is free and open to the public, with games, crafts, and activities for kids, along with a helicopter landing from U of U Airmed, and numerous fire apparatus to check out! Be there at 11 AM for the kickoff performance by the Emerald Society Pipes and Drums band. For those interested in helping raise money for BurnCamp, tickets for chili and beer will be sold at the event with 100% of the sales going directly to Burn Camp Programs.Saturday, October 10th – America First Field House9256 South State St. Sandy, UT11 AM – 3 PMThis calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

2026 Utah Firefighter Chili Cookoff

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