Enjoy a day full of beer, chili, music and fires!
Grand prize is a $250 cash prize and your entry fee refunded and a pouch of Big Rail Beer Chips (each chip good for a free pint). There will be Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place.
Contestants
We're limiting this year to 15 contestants. Contestant ticket sales will be cut off one week before the event.
Please set up between 10am-1pm.
As a contestant you will be required to provide the following:
- Someone to serve your creation
- Serving and heating equipment. Bring your own serving utensils.
- Garnishes to accompany your chili at your own discretion.
- Anything you need for cleanup.
Your chili must be cooked and preferably still warm prior to arrival. During cooking process, chili must be kept at 170° for at least one hour, and please maintain a serving temperature of 140°F.
Big Rail will provide the following:
- Power for crock pots (however it would help if you can bring a self contained heat source such as a Sterno or small propane burner)
- Bowls, spoons and napkins
- Sample cups
- Ballots for voting
- Signage with your chili’s number
- Table
- Crackers
Tasters
Tasting starts at 2pm. A taster ticket allows you to sample all the chili your heart desires, crackers to cleanse your palate between chilis, cast a vote for your favorite, and fill up a bowl to enjoy! Taster tickets will also be available the day of the event.
Venue Details
Big Rail Brewing
2158 Mercer Butler Pike
Grove City, Pennsylvania 16127