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33rd Annual Hot Chili Cool Cars

2027 Applications Available 

Paper applications can be downloaded for completion and mailed to:
Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce
3700 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA  95677


Applications can also be emailed to:
[email protected]

Please make checks payable to:
Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce

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PLEASE NOTE:  We reserve the right to limit the number of booths per type or per industry.  This includes MLM's - only 1 representative per business allowed.  In the event we've reached a cap on a particular booth type or industry and an application is received, we will notify the applicant within 24-48 hours.  Any fees paid will be promptly refunded.

Business Booth 

$250 / Members
$350 / Non-Members

​*Space provided is for a 10x10 pop-up.  Must provide your own pop-up, tables, chairs.  No electricity available. Food giveaways (other than small hard candies) are prohibited at business booths.  This includes popcorn, cotton candy, popsicles, etc.
Application

Car Show 

$30 Entry Fee
*Car years must be 1974 or older.  Parking is first come first serve.  We recommend arriving in groups if you'd like multiple cars parked together.  T-shirt sold separately at $20 each.

2025 Judging Categories:
Air Cooled
Best Convertible
Best Hot Rod
Best Modified
Best Muscle Car
Best Restored
Best Stock
Best Truck
Daily Driver
Most Unique
Under Construction
Thank you for your interest in the 2027 Hot Chili & Cool Cars Car Show. 
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If you would still like the opportunity to participate, you may arrive the morning of the event and check for any last-minute availability. Late registration will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. and vehicles will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, as space allows.

Looking ahead, 2027 will mark the 34th year of Hot Chili & Cool Cars! This popular car cruise and car show sells out every year, so we encourage you to register early. Applications for the 2027 show are Now Available!
Application

Classic Car Cruise 

$15 Entry Fee
Car year must be 1973 or older.  Exact route of cruise will be posted at a later date.
Application

Food Booth 

$150 / Members
​$250 / Non-Members

*A current Placer County Event Permit (TFF) is required.  Restaurants must obtain a separate event permit from the permit for their restaurant.  

Placer County Department of Health & Environmental Services
530-745-2308.

Please designate on application whether you are a food truck vendor or if you'll be using a popup and the dimensions of your setup.

Please note:  Food vendors are limited to a max. of 2 per food type.  Submission of application is not a guarantee of vendor acceptance.  Preference is given to current chamber members and past participants.

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application

Chili Cook-off Applications 

$25 / Members
​$75 / Non-Members

*Please read page 2 for basic requirements to participate.  All teams must attend a food safety course (approx. 1/2 hour) put on by the Rocklin Chamber.  This year's meetings will take place via zoom.

Putting together a chili team is a great alternative for businesses looking to market their business.  It's also a great team-building exercise.  The general public is welcome to enter the cook-off, you do not need to be associated with a business or organization to participate.  So dig out those family recipes and jump into the competition!  Cash prizes.
Application

Kids Booth 

$75 / Members
$150 / Non-Members

​*Kids booths require a FREE kids activity.  Space provided is for a 10x10 pop-up.  Must bring your own pop-up, tables, chairs, etc.
Application

Performance Square 

FREE / Members
$50 / Non-Members

​*Performance time slots are 15-20 minutes and will take place at the small stage throughout the event.  A DJ and sound system will be provided.  Music must be on a flash drive (playing from phone is not permitted).  Performance slots are limited and the schedule will be posted closer to the event.  Typical participants include:  youth dance, choirs, bands, etc.
Application

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