READY! THE HEAT IS ON! 9th Annual Chili Cook-off Saturday February 7th, 2026 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm At the AutoPlex - 8150 Audubon Rd., Chanhassen, MN Emcees for the event: Sen. Steve Drazkowski and fmr. Rep. Matt Dean We will have a surprise speaker...you don’t want to miss! Attorney Gregory Joseph will give us an update on the Derek Chauvin case Candidates/Chili Contestants: MN Governor Race: Rep. Peggy Bennett, Rep. Lisa Demuth, Patric Knight, Phillip Parrish, Kendall Qualls, Rep. Kristin Robbins U.S. Senate Race: Adam Schwarze, Michele Tafoya, Mark York MN Attorney General: Ron Schutz Secretary of State: Wendy Phillips MN State Auditor: Rep. Elliott Engen, Nate George Other Major Candidates will be in attendance. Our Judges: AK Kamara – National Committeeman House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Nash Rep. Harry Niska – House Majority Leader Rep. Walter Hudson Anna Matthews – Former State GOP Executive Director Frank Long – Conservative American PAC Board Member Enjoy chili tasting, dessert and conversation with elected officials, speakers as well as like-minded patriots. “Celebrity” Judging Panel will award $200 Prize and Trophy Plus our “People’s Choice” will award $100 Prize And the coveted Chili Cook-Off Apron (14 years of age and under are free) Pre-Register Online – $25 per person Pre-Register Now – $25 On-Site Registration – $30 per person If you have any questions, make sure to call, email or text Vicki. Vicki Ernst – chair@conservativeamericanpac.com – 612-801-6181