People gathered around a food stand with a tropical theme, including a pineapple and a hula girl sign.

Penn High Schools students cook up a winner at Michiana Chili Cook-Off

Posted on October 6, 2026

Congrats to Penn Instructor John Fitch and his Culinary Arts students for an incredible showing at the Michiana Chili Cook-off on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Ironworks Plaza in Mishawaka.

Chef Fitch’s students earned 1st Place – People’s Choice, Most Unique Recipe (2nd year in a row), and Best Overall Student-made chili.

Penn keeps control of the traveling trophy for the next year.

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Last Modified October 6, 2026