10/04/2026
It's almost that time of year again! Mark your calendars! The Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department is excited to invite everyone out for our 2nd Annual Car Show & Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Macedonia Baptist Church, located at 609 Macedonia Rd., Petal, MS!
And because this year's show falls on Halloween, we're adding a little extra fun! Trunk-or-treating is welcomed and encouraged, so bring the kids, decorate your ride, pass out some candy, and spend Halloween with us!
Whether you're bringing a classic car, truck, Jeep, motorcycle, ATV/UTV, custom build, or just something you're proud to show off, we want to see it!
New this year is the addition of several Car Show categories to provide clearer award categories and more opportunities for participants!
Vehicle entry is $25, with preregistration opening Monday, September 28. Everyone who preregisters will receive access to discounted event T-shirt pricing and a car show sticker to display on your ride!
Vehicle setup begins at 9:00 AM, with the last call for vehicle arrivals at 11:00 AM before judging begins.
Admission for spectators is FREE! Spectators can begin arriving at 10:00 AM, and the event will continue until 2:00 PM.
Our crowd favorite Chili Cook-Off is back again this year! Think your chili has what it takes to win over the crowd? Enter the Chili Cook-Off for your chance to be crowned the 2026 Chili Cook-Off Champion!
Registration for the Chili Cook-Off is FREE, but all teams must preregister by October 23 and prepare enough chili to serve a large crowd.
Same as last year, the winner will be decided by the people! Judging will be performed by participating event attendees, so bring your best recipe and be ready to earn some votes!
Chili sampling armbands will be available for $10, giving you unlimited chili samples from our participating teams.
Event T-shirt preorders open September 28!
Shirts are $25 for sizes S–2XL and $27 for sizes 3XL and up. Add don't forget—preregistering your vehicle in the Car Show will unlock access to special discounted T-shirt pricing!
Concessions will be available on site as well throughout the event!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN EVENT SPONSOR?
Local businesses, organizations, and community supporters can also help make this year's event a success through one of our sponsorship packages.
Our Gold Sponsorship — $300 includes two official car show T-shirts, two Chili Cook-Off sampling armbands, and your company logo featured on the event T-shirt.
Our Platinum Sponsorship — $500 includes four official car show T-shirts, four Chili Cook-Off sampling armbands, your company logo featured on the event T-shirt, our event banners, sponsorship of a car show award category, and a commemorative supporter plaque.
Come spend Halloween with the Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department and enjoy a day filled with cars, trucks, Jeeps, motorcycles, ATVs, chili, food, trunk-or-treating, and family fun while supporting your local volunteer fire department.
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
📍 Macedonia Baptist Church — 609 Macedonia Rd., Petal, MS 39465
🚗 Vehicle Setup: 9:00 AM | Last Arrival: 11:00 AM
🎟️ Spectators: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Preregistration, T-shirt preorders, and additional event information will be released beginning September 28.
Last year's turn out was extraordinary, and we're looking forward to make the 2nd Annual Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department Car Show & Chili Cook-Off even bigger this year. Share this post, tag your friends, and start getting those rides ready!
