Brookfield IL Chamber of Commerce

09/29/2026

CALLING ALL BAKERS AND CHEFS!

Bring the heat with your favorite homemade chili or keep it sweet with a pie that deserves bragging rights. Whether it’s a family recipe passed down for generations or something completely your own, this is your chance to put it to the test!

Prizes in EACH category — Chili & Pie:

1st Place — $300
2nd Place — $200
3rd Place — $100
Plus, a People’s Choice Trophy!

Competitors will take part in official judging AND People’s Choice tasting, so come ready to impress the judges and win over the crowd. Chili and pie registration is $40 per entry.

We’re also inviting local businesses, organizations, families, and community members to sponsor a student for $100, helping cover their entry and ingredients so they can join the competition too!

Think you’ve got a winning recipe? Don’t just tell us — prove it!

Registration deadline: October 3rd.

Register to compete or sponsor a student on Zeffy
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/4th-annual-brookfield-chili-and-pie-competition-brookfield-farmers-market

09/23/2026

09/20/2026

Mother Nature had other plans this weekend, but that doesn’t mean the art has to stop!

We’re excited to give our Creative Arts Festival artists another opportunity to showcase their talents. Over the next several weeks, the Brookfield Farmers Market will feature a rotating mix of artists each Saturday, bringing even more creativity to our already amazing market.

Come discover original artwork, handmade creations, unique finds, and some incredibly talented artists all while shopping your favorite farmers market

The artist lineup will change from week to week, so keep an eye on our socials for updates on who will be joining us each week.