McPherson Main Street hosts the community's favorite fall event in Downtown McPherson

Burnin' Down Main offers fun, family-friendly activities while serving up the best chili, soup and dessert in town. Come enjoy a great day of live music, inflatables and great FOOD!

Competing teams begin cooking as early as 6:30 a.m. and must have samples ready for the public tasting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All tasters must purchase a $5 wristband to receive a sample of each entry and to vote for Best Chili & Best Soup. Wristbands also provide the chance to sample multiple desserts after the Dessert Contest judging.

Anyone can enter for a refundable $25 entry fee. Dessert entries are $10 and are non-refundable. Entry forms will be available in September with a prize package of over $2000.

Contest Rules & Entry Forms

Cook-off Rules & Guidelines 2021
Chili & Soup Entry Form 2021
Dessert Rules & Guidelines 2021
Dessert Entry Form 2021