Lititz Lion Club Hosts Annual Chili Cookoff

Proceeds from the event benefit organizations chosen by the winners.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Lititz Lion Club organized their annual chili cookoff as part of the Lititz Fire & Ice Festival. Nine cooks competed for bragging rights and to have a donation made to an organization of the winner's choice. The event was held at Lititz Elementary School and attracted a large crowd.

Why it matters

The chili cookoff is a long-standing tradition that brings the Lititz community together while also raising funds for local charities and causes. It's an example of how civic organizations can host fun, food-focused events that benefit the greater good.

The details

Nine chili cooks participated in the Lititz Lion Club's annual cookoff, providing chili samples for the packed crowd at Lititz Elementary School. As cooks received votes, they earned monetary donations that they could then direct to organizations of their choosing.

  • The chili cookoff took place on Saturday as part of the Lititz Fire & Ice Festival.

The players

Lititz Lion Club

A local civic organization that organized the annual chili cookoff event.

Meghan Claire

A representative of the Lititz Lion Club who spoke about the event and donation process.

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What they’re saying

“As you get votes you can get monetary donations and then the first second third place winners also get monetary donations from the Lititz Lions Club and they go to a variety of different organizations of their choosing.”

— Meghan Claire, Lititz Lion Club Representative (fox43.com)

The takeaway

The Lititz Lion Club's annual chili cookoff is a beloved community event that brings people together, showcases local culinary talent, and raises funds for important causes - a model for how civic organizations can make a positive impact.