is THRILLED to host our 22ND annual
OCTOBER 25, 2024
11:00am – 1:30pm
It’s almost time for the 22nd annual Carne Diem! Ready to pack your spoons and raise money for the United Way of Central OK?
Calling Carne a chili cook-off doesn’t quite do it justice — this lively community gathering is the most festive downtown block party around!
For a $15 minimum donation, you’ll get three different types of chili, with 60+ delicious choices made by amateurs and professionals alike. Per usual, there will be beer available for purchase, live music, a pepper-eating contest and more.
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11:00 am – Gates open – Chili is served
12:30 pm – Hot pepper eating contest
1:00 pm – CHILI WINNERS ANNOUNCED
1:30 pm – Event ends
2023 – OKC Taphouse – The Omni
2022 – The First National
2021 – VI’s very own, Janet Hoskins
2020 -You! With the help of our cookbook.
2019 – Flying Pig, David Greggs
2018 – Scottie’s Deli, Eric Fossett
2017 – Provision Kitchen, WhitneyMcClendon
2016 – Flying Pig, David Greggs
2015 – Flying Pig, David Greggs
2014 – The Range Café
all proceeds benefit 
We raised a record-breaking $11,440 for United Way in 2023, but we’re hungry for MORE! Will you help us get there?!
merch shop
Want to remember this day forever? Vintage mugs will be on sale at the event for another $10 donation per mug.
VI Marketing and Branding
125 Park Ave, Downtown OKC
