The Chili Super Bowl began in 1982 when a group of Abilene businessmen learned about the needs of the Boys Ranch and decided to do something about it. More than four decades later, the Chili Super Bowl Board has donated more than $2 million to the Ben Richey Boys Ranch & Family Program. Come Hungry and Help the Ben Richey Boys RanchThe 2026 Chili Super Bowl & BBQ Cook-Off is Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6, at the Old Settlers Grounds in Buffalo Gap. It's about helping kids and families who need a hand, and that's something West Texas has always known how to do. Read More: 12 West Texas Rehab Fundraisers You Can SupportLOOK: The Food and Fun of the Ben Richey Chili Super Bowl See the volunteers, incredible food, hard work and good times that make the Ben Richey Chili Super Bowl a beloved West Texas tradition.