"What I Wanted To Be" Chili Challenge 2026

Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 – 8:00 pm Central Time

401 N Main St, Springfield, TN, 37172

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What DID you want to be when you grew up?

Experience the most imaginative Chili Challenge yet!

Teams will transform into their childhood dream careers with creative costumes,

themed booths, and award-winning chili recipes. Enjoy chili samples, live DJ, voting,

and plenty of family-friendly fun—all while supporting

Open Door Pregnancy Center

and the families we serve.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:00pm (doors open at 5:30pm)

The Center - Springfield, TN

Tickets sold at the door: $10 adults, $5 students/children

need more info? email chilichallenge@opendoorprc.org

We'd love for you to be part of this special event by becoming a sponsor, entering a chili team, or both!

To pay by check please remit payment to Open Door Pregnancy Center and indicate "Chili Challenge".

Mail to: ODPC • PO Box 117 • Springfield, TN 37172

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Register as a Chili Challenger Participant

Chili Entry Fee$100

Sponsor the Chili Challenge

I want to be a "Classroom Star" SponsorRecognition on all advertising, signage, and event webpages, 1 chili entry, 1 table, 4 tickets, and a personal fundraising page.$250

I want to be a "Hometown Hero" Sponsor"Compliments of..." signage at the bowls, spoons & napkins station, plus recognition on all advertising, signage, and event webpages, 1 chili entry, 1 table, 4 tickets, and a personal fundraising page.$500

I want to be a "Future Me" SponsorRecognition on all advertising, signage, and event webpages, 1 chili entry, 1 table, 6 tickets, and a personal fundraising page.$1,000

I want to be a "Rockstar" SponsorRecognition on all advertising, signage, and event webpages, 1 chili entry, 1 table, 8 tickets, and a personal fundraising page.$2,500

I want to be a "Dream Big" SponsorFeatured recognition on all advertising, signage, and event webpages, plus MC recognition, 2 chili entries, 2 tables, 10 tickets, and a personal fundraising page.$5,000

I want to be a "Sky's the Limit" SponsorFeatured recognition on all advertising, signage, and event webpages, plus multiple MC shout outs, 2 chili entries, 2 tables, lots of tickets, and a personal fundraising page.$10,000

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