The Chili Cook-off is an annual PDRI event held at the Blackhawk Junction Mall.  The contest pits the semi-sacred chili recipes of various downtown business owners and partners.  Visitors are able to sample all of the chili's for free and cast a vote for their personal favorite. 

Past Chili-Cookoff Winners
2007: Louanne Davis (The Pickett Fence)
2006: Dan & Shodi Moris (Q94 Radio & Healing Arts Center)