Get ready to Shamrock on the Square

Find your place in Downtown El Dorado on March 14, 2026!

11am - 4pm ​

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Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration packed with live music from FRONT PORCH, delicious food, exciting contests, and family-friendly fun!

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Bring your furry friend and show off their festive Irish flair at the UCAPS Patty Paw Parade!

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Feeling lucky? Don’t miss the Green & Gold Challenge for a chance to win $200—free to enter!​

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Think you’ve got what it takes to be the champion? Enter the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament for just $5—winner takes all!

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Bring your appetite! Chili tasting at the ICS Chili Cook-Off is just $10 to sample and vote for your favorite. Chili Tasting from 1pm – 3pm

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Whether you're here for the chili, the parade, or the fun games, there’s something for everyone! Wear your best green attire and join us for a shamrockin’ good time. 

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Schedule and event times to follow. 

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Interested in showing off your cooking skills?

Join the ICS Sanction Cook Off event and cook at the Shamrockin' event!

Register @ https://www.chilicookoff.com/register?cookoff=1

Register one time for all categories!

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COOK DETAILS

THIS EVENT IS A 2026 QUALIFIER!

You must be an ICS Member to compete. Entry fees are separate per category (i.e. Red, Homestyle, Verde, etc.) and will be collected independently by the Cook-off Organizer. Please contact us for more information.

• 12x12 space provided
• Cooks must bring their own canopy/tent, table & chairs, and supplies
• No electricity available
• Water access if you bring a hose with a connector
• NO VEHICLES in cooking/event area after load-in
• Parking area available for cooks
• No outside alcohol – adult beverages will be for sale on site.

 

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare TWO gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).

Please note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook, not per category.  

Traditional Red

Entry Fee: $35.00
Prizes
1st -  $500.00 & trophy
2nd -  $250.00 & certificate
3rd -  $125.00 & certificate

Homestyle

Entry Fee: $30.00
Prizes
1st -  $400.00 & trophy
2nd -  $200.00 & certificate
3rd -  $100.00 & certificate

Chili Verde

Entry Fee: $25.00
Prizes
1st -  $300.00 & trophy
2nd -  $150.00 & certificate
3rd -  $75.00 & certificate

Veggie

Entry Fee: $20.00
Prizes
1st -  $200.00 & trophy
2nd -  $100.00 & certificate
3rd -  $50.00 & certificate

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