The 9th annual Riverwalk Chili Cook Off was held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Chili Cook-off is an opportunity for amateur and professional chefs to compete for the opportunity to participate in the World Championship Chili Cook-offs, and for Riverwalk to promote our neighboring non-profits in a fun and relaxed way.  Competing teams raise money for their non-profit at the same time they raise awareness for the non-profits cause.  This event is free and open to the public, and the public can participate in the judging by purchasing sample cups and voting for the winner of the event.