Fire & Ice Festival "In the First State" Chili Cook-off
The Fire & Ice Festival has been rescheduled for February 6 - 8th, for more favorable festival weather and travel conditions. The chili cook-off will now be held on February 7th!
If you already purchased tickets, you should have an email with details on the date change. Tickets are nonrefundable but you can transfer them to friends/family and let us know the new ticketholders' names, if you cannot attend.
11AM timeslot is sold out. Tickets are still available for 1PM !
Spice things up at this year's 2026 Fire & Ice Festival by taking advantage of a little friendly competition at the Chili Cook-off! Proceeds benefit the Millville Volunteer Fire Company.
A limited number of tickets will be offered for two separate time slots to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the same experience of raffles, beverages, and some of the best chili in the area. Please note that tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred up until January 25.
NO ONSITE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE- ORDER YOURS TODAY!
IN THE EVENT OF SEVERE WEATHER - THE EVENT WILL BE POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 7, 2026.
Select Your Time Slot:
Time Slot 1: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM - SOLD OUT
Time Slot 2: 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Ticket Includes: Up to 15 chilis to taste, one free entry to win a door prizes and a raffle and more! Cash bar, ice cream sales, and all ticket sales benefit Millville Volunteer Fire Company.
Ticket Cost:
Adults: $15
Children (12 & under): $5
Donated Processing Fee $2 - to further support MVFC
Competition:
If you would like to compete in the Fire & Ice - "In the First State" Chili Cook-off, please contact Alyssa at events@thequietresorts.com or click this link to compete.
Chili will be judged by 3 categories:
If you already purchased tickets, you should have an email with details on the date change. Tickets are nonrefundable but you can transfer them to friends/family and let us know the new ticketholders' names, if you cannot attend.
11AM timeslot is sold out. Tickets are still available for 1PM !
Spice things up at this year's 2026 Fire & Ice Festival by taking advantage of a little friendly competition at the Chili Cook-off! Proceeds benefit the Millville Volunteer Fire Company.
A limited number of tickets will be offered for two separate time slots to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the same experience of raffles, beverages, and some of the best chili in the area. Please note that tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred up until January 25.
NO ONSITE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE- ORDER YOURS TODAY!
IN THE EVENT OF SEVERE WEATHER - THE EVENT WILL BE POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 7, 2026.
Select Your Time Slot:
Time Slot 1: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM - SOLD OUT
Time Slot 2: 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Ticket Includes: Up to 15 chilis to taste, one free entry to win a door prizes and a raffle and more! Cash bar, ice cream sales, and all ticket sales benefit Millville Volunteer Fire Company.
Ticket Cost:
Adults: $15
Children (12 & under): $5
Donated Processing Fee $2 - to further support MVFC
Competition:
If you would like to compete in the Fire & Ice - "In the First State" Chili Cook-off, please contact Alyssa at events@thequietresorts.com or click this link to compete.
Chili will be judged by 3 categories:
- Meat (No beans)
- Bean and Meat
- Vegan
*Additional People's Choice Award and Best Fire Company Chili Award will be given
List of Competitors:
Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Co.
"Lower East Side Chili"
Bean & Meat
Bethany Blues
"Bethany Blues Famous Chili"
Bean & Meat
Bethany Boathouse
"Beanless Chili"
Meat (No beans)
Bethany Boathouse
"Beef Chili"
Bean & Meat
Bethany Boathouse
"Vegan Chili"
Vegan
Chrissy Piechoski
"Kira's Killer Chili"
Bean & Meat
East Coast Family Foods
"The East Coast Chili"
Bean & Meat
Fenwick Island Social
"The Brisket Smoke Show"
Meat (No Beans)
Fin & Claw
"Smoked Tuna Chili"
Bean & Meat
Flip Flops
"Flip Flops Award Winning Chili"
Bean & Meat
Holy Smokes
"Fire & Brimstone"
Bean & Meat
Millville Volunteer Fire Co.
"Texas Trail"
Meat (No beans)
Ocean View Brewing
"OVB IPA Chili"
Bean & Meat
Ocean View Restaurant
"OVR Smoked Brisket Chili"
Bean & Meat
Off the Hook
"Chef Cohen's Chili"
Bean & Meat
Roxana Volunteer Fire Co.
"Third Alarm Chili"
Bean & Meat
Signatures at Bayside
"Bayside Chili"
Bean & Meat
For a full schedule of events follow @fireandicede or visit fireandicede.com
List of Competitors:
Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Co.
"Lower East Side Chili"
Bean & Meat
Bethany Blues
"Bethany Blues Famous Chili"
Bean & Meat
Bethany Boathouse
"Beanless Chili"
Meat (No beans)
Bethany Boathouse
"Beef Chili"
Bean & Meat
Bethany Boathouse
"Vegan Chili"
Vegan
Chrissy Piechoski
"Kira's Killer Chili"
Bean & Meat
East Coast Family Foods
"The East Coast Chili"
Bean & Meat
Fenwick Island Social
"The Brisket Smoke Show"
Meat (No Beans)
Fin & Claw
"Smoked Tuna Chili"
Bean & Meat
Flip Flops
"Flip Flops Award Winning Chili"
Bean & Meat
Holy Smokes
"Fire & Brimstone"
Bean & Meat
Millville Volunteer Fire Co.
"Texas Trail"
Meat (No beans)
Ocean View Brewing
"OVB IPA Chili"
Bean & Meat
Ocean View Restaurant
"OVR Smoked Brisket Chili"
Bean & Meat
Off the Hook
"Chef Cohen's Chili"
Bean & Meat
Roxana Volunteer Fire Co.
"Third Alarm Chili"
Bean & Meat
Signatures at Bayside
"Bayside Chili"
Bean & Meat
For a full schedule of events follow @fireandicede or visit fireandicede.com
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Date and Time
Saturday Feb 7, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Time Slot 1: 11:00am - 12:45pm - SOLD OUT
Time Slot 2: 1:00pm- 2:45pm
Location
Millville Volunteer Fire Company
35554 Atlantic Ave.
Millville, DE 19967
Fees/Admission
$5 Children's Ticket (12 & Under)
$15 Adult Entry
$2 Donated Processing Fees *Optional*
*Tickets are nonrefundable - Severe Weather Date: February 7, 2026, is provided.
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Contact Information
Alyssa Weaver
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