The Quitman Pilot Club is holding its 17th annual chili cookoff on Friday, Jan. 30 at the Carroll Green Civic Center. The cookoff will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for those 12 and under. Anyone wanting to cook is asked to pay an entry fee of either $50 or $25 plus a $25 gift card. Entry and sponsor forms can be found at https://quitmanpilot.org/2026-chili-cookoff/. Contestants will participate for costume and booth décor awards as well as the top chili trophy.