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Roscoe’s Chili Challenge

The 2026 Roscoe’s Chili Challenge (RCC) will be the 41st annual event. In addition to the Roscoe’s cook-off, there will be live music, contests, a motorcycle show, and field events.

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The 2026 Roscoe’s Chili Challenge (RCC) will be the 41st annual event. The RCC adult biker rally is one of the LightningCustoms.com 2026 Major Motorcycle Rallies.

Below is information on what happens at the Chili Challenge rally. In addition to the Roscoe’s cook-off, live music will be on all weekend. Plus, there will be a motorcycle show and field events.

Adult games, a wet t-shirt contest, and body painting will also be available. Additional Roscoe’s chili cook-off weekend events include the outhouse drag races. Plus, there will be mini-bike races, a cornhole contest, an arm-wrestling competition, and vendors.

Next, Roscoe’s motorcycle rally tickets are $60 per person for the entire weekend and $50 per person for Saturday only. Tickets are for sale for the Chili Challenge.

2026 Roscoe’s Chili Cook-Off Rules:

  • You must cook your chili onsite.
  • Cooking can start at 8:30 am on Saturday.
  • And then judging will start at noon.
  • Right after the judging, the sampling begins.

Below are the Roscoe’s Rally Rules:

-Some neighbors next to the Roscoe Challenge campground have spaces for rent. These spaces are for automobiles, RVs, campers, and trailers. Notably, there are only a limited number of spaces. Prices will also vary depending on what you negotiate with a neighbor.
-Motorcycle parking and tent camping are included with the entry fee for Roscoe’s Rally.
-You will need to ride your motorcycle into camp for the safety of other attendees.
-Pictures are okay to take, but no videos are allowed at the event.
-Also, you must be 21 years old & have an ID to attend. Roscoe’s Chili Challenge is an adults-only rally.
-Campsite fires are allowed unless there is a burn ban.
-There are port-o-johns and showers.

** Finally, on our motorcycle events calendar you can see what’s happening this weekend or down the road.  You can also see what else is happening in Florida at Daytona Bike Week and Leesburg Bike Fest.


Roscoes Chili Challenge 2026

Nov 5 – 7, 2026

Thursday to Saturday (3 Days)

5320 Shady Oak Drive N., Lakeland, FL 33810

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