The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Blacktop Cruisers is organizing the 29th annual Chili Cook-Off and Red Hot Car Show. This event will take place on Saturday, October 9 from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm in Downtown Rochester.

The City of Rochester will close Main Street from Fourth Street to Ninth Street; and Fifth and Sixth Streets from the alley west of Main Street to the alley east of Main Street; Seventh and Eighth Streets from the alley west of Main Street to Madison Street; and Madison Street from Seventh to Ninth street. Road closures will begin after 5:00 pm on Friday, October 8.

Rochester Police Chief Shotts asks that vehicles be moved from East Eighth Street by Friday, October 8 at 4:00 pm and all other named streets by 11:59 pm.

This event draws hundreds of visitors to Fulton County! We created an event for the Chili Cook-Off and Red Hot Car Show on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. We kindly ask that you “share” this event on your business page on the days leading up to the event.

If you have any specific questions regarding the road closures, please do not hesitate to contact Chief Shotts at 574.223.3313

If you have any questions regarding the Chili Cook-Off, feel free to contact the Chamber of Commerce at 574.224.2666.