Founders Year – 2026

Prairie Frontier Trails Association invites you to the inaugural Blazin’ Trails Chili & Soup Contest, a winter gathering built around good food, good neighbors, and support for local trail development.

This first year is intentionally simple. We’re starting a new annual tradition — one we hope will grow each February into a signature community event.

Come sample homemade chili and soup, cast your vote for People’s Choice, and enjoy a relaxed evening in good company.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: American Legion / Masonic Lodge Hall
109 S. Main Street, Plainville, Kans.

How It Works

Tasting Flight – $5

  • Five sample cups

  • People’s Choice ballot

Full Bowl – $5

  • One hearty bowl

  • Fixin’s included (cheese, crackers, bread)

  • No ballot

Flight + Bowl – $8

  • Five samples

  • One bowl

  • Ballot included

Additional samples available for purchase.

All proceeds support Prairie Frontier Trails Association.

For Cooks

We are looking for a small number of chili and soup entries for our Founders Year event.

  • Bring your dish fully prepared

  • Crock pots welcome

  • Power outlets available

  • Ingredient list required

  • People’s Choice judging only

Interested in entering?

👉 Cook Registration Form

Space is limited.

What to Expect

  • 3–5 homemade entries

  • Sample tastings

  • People’s Choice voting

  • Come-and-go atmosphere

  • Community conversation

  • Information about local trail projects

This is not a sanctioned competition — just a warm winter evening supporting trails.

Why Blazin' Trails?

The Blazin’ Trails Chili & Soup Contest marks the beginning of what we intend to grow into an annual winter fundraiser for Prairie Frontier Trails Association.

Every tradition starts somewhere.
2026 is our starting line.