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20th Annual Chili Cook-off

Partnering with McAuliffe PTA

February 26, 2026

New Year, New Date, New Location - 02.26.26

We've moved!

The 20th Annual Chilii Cook-off, complete with yummy food, games, rides, inflatables, a car show, a baby race and MORE, is moving to the Briarhill Middle School football field and parking lots!

National Chili Day means the 20th Annual McAuliffe Parade & Chili Cook-off! (REGISTER HERE to compete; pay with the button above)

The parade will go north on Briarhill Blvd. at 4:45pm and will end in the McAuliffe parking lot then move to the Unity Park parking lot by the football field, where the floats and chili will be featured!

The 20th Annual Event is set for February 26, 2026, and welcomes all of North Texas!

You will find friends, neighbors, and community members of all ages at the event.

The Chili Tasting is free to everyone and runs from 5-6:30 or until the chili is gone! Winners are announced at 7:40 on the Main Stage.

School-age children pay $12 in advance for a wristband to play on all of the inflatables, get their faces painted, and enjoy the entire evening! Event day wrist bands are $15. Adult entrance is Free. Children under 5 pay $5 to play!

The iconic Dad Band will be featured on the Main Stage throughout the evening. A silent auction is held yearly also comprised of local opportunities and classroom baskets. There is always something for everyone in this auction! Make sure you check it out!

For additional information email Mattinglyj@lisd.net.

If you are interested in supporting the largest single day event in Highland Village, please reach out to the school office at 972-350-1000.

Last year, the event welcomed over 6,000 visitors! You don't want to miss this!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

4:45 - Parade Begins

5-6:30 - Chili Tasting

6:45 - Toddler Races

5:00 - 8:00 - Inflatables/Car Show/Food/Rides

5:10 - 7:40 - Entertainment

7:40 - Awards

7:45 - Flower Power

Silent Auction Link Here!

SHIRT PURCHASES ARE CLOSED

GRAND MARSHAL NASCAR XFINITY DRIVER DAVID STARR - TEAM TEXAS RACING SCHOOL

Join us for the cutest event of the year as our littlest future students hit the track for a series of fun toddler races! From speedy crawlers to confident little runners, everyone gets a bib, a cheering squad, and a celebration at the finish line!

FAQ's - FIRST TIME VISITORS; HERE'S THE 411

The Parade and CCO has multiple pieces:

Bear Factory (replaced the Pigs Fly and allows for friends and family members to donate to our school.) Bottom line: $50 donation gets the student a bear. $100 donation gets the student to the Bear Bash. ($150 will cover all students in the family.)
Coin Drive - this allows all of the students to get involved. Whether they donate a nickel or their whole allowance, students are encouraged to do an odd job to earn the money. Each staff member has a jug. The teachers with the most money in their jugs are selected for Flower Power and their classes win a class party.
Early Silent Auction - this is where students can purchase the opportunity to be in Flower Power, be the Grand Marshal with professional driver DAVID STARR, or carry the banner in the parade. (Open now through Feb. 23.)
Silent Auction - the auction is open to anyone. This is where you purchase birthdays on the marquee, class baskets, time with teachers, principal for a half day, and SO MUCH MORE! (Open Feb. 23-27.)
The Car Show is free to visit and $25 to enter.
The Little Legends GRAND PRIX, sponsored by DKH Academy, us the first ever toddler race! With 3 age groups from 6 months to 3 years. More information and Enter HERE!
Chili Tasting is FREE to everyone. If you don't want to spend money, bring a lawn chair, taste the chili, and enjoy the entertainment.

Wristbands - Children/Students pay for a wristband that allows them access to all of the inflatables and face painting. Adults do not have to pay. The wristband will allow you to do the inflatables and face painting.

Tickets are sold for food and the Cake Walk (new). We have expanded our food options this year, so come hungry! Tickets are $1 each. We will share food prices soon. We are adding a food truck and expanding our festival food options also based on feedback from last year! Some food options are ticketed and others will take cash.

WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE AS WE GET QUESTIONS! Email mattinglyj@lisd.net with questions!

QUESTIONS? Email mattinglyj@lisd.net or schuttt@lisd.net

Register Now for CCO Car Show

Featuring local community members and their pride and joy cars, there are only 20 spots available for the first even Chili Cook-off Car Show!

The CCO Committee is so excited to provide another opportunity for the community.

"We hope adding the Car Show will attract a bigger variety of people to the event," Principal Jennifer Mattingly said. " It is such a fun, family night. We want to have something special for everyone!"

Cars must be in place between 3:30 and 4:15 for the February 26 event. The event includes the 4:45 parade followed by the Chili Cook-off and games/rides from 5-8.

Pay $25 donation HERE!

Buddy A Thon Underway!

Buddy-A-Thon makes it easy for students to start earning prizes right away!

Easy to join, fun to earn, and helps our school! Profits are used to offset school supplies, fund field trips, provide planners for every student, replenish art supplies, update PE equipment and so much more. Every single child benefits from the funds raised.

This is an easy way to get friends and family members to support your child's school!

Stuffing of Stuffies - March 6

March 13 - BEAR BASH - For all bear builders who raise $100/family raises $150