Center in the Square Chili Cook Off returns to downtown Roanoke Oct. 25

ROANOKE — The Center in the Square Chili Cook Off is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, in downtown Roanoke, according to the City of Roanoke's MyROANOKE calendar.

The official listing places the event at Market Square Plaza and Market Street SE, between Campbell and Kirk, and gives the address as Roanoke, Virginia 24011. The calendar describes the event as a chili cook off with multiple cooks and patrons in the square.

The city listing links to Center in the Square for the event. It does not specify entry fees, tasting-ticket details, vendor registration, judging rules or a weather plan, so residents should check the official event information before making plans.

This is an advance community-calendar notice; it does not report results, winners or attendance from the event.

Source: Reporting based on the City of Roanoke MyROANOKE official calendar, checked Oct. 20, 2026. The accompanying image is an original detailed GetStarNews illustrative editorial graphic using symbolic food, market-stall and downtown-plaza details. It does not depict actual vendors, attendees, a specific building facade or current event conditions.