Rendezvous Junction’s 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off Settles the Bean Debate

The question “Do beans belong in chili?” divides cooks across Northwest Arkansas. Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. is hosting their annual cook-off where home cooks can finally settle the controversy.

THE DEETS

📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co., 2225 S Bellview Road Suite 101, Rogers
🎟️ Free to attend and enter
🔗 More info | Email for official rules

Bring Your Best Recipe

This marks the 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off at the brewery, and the competition kicks off at 1:00 PM when home cooks bring their best recipes to defend their stance on the bean debate. Judges will start tasting at 2:30 PM to crown the best chili and cornbread in the competition.

Entry is free for both competitors and spectators. You can either compete with your own recipe or show up to sample the entries. If you’re entering, email [email protected] for the official rules.

Cold beer and hot chili make for a solid Friday afternoon in Rogers. Stop by Rendezvous Junction on January 17th to see which side of the bean debate takes home the prize.