The Big Rail Chili Cook-Off -SIGN UP NOW- *Proceeds Benefit Grove City Unitied Way

Schedule

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

2158 Mercer-Butler Pike, Grove City, PA | Grove City, PA

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Click Ticket Link to be COMPETE -or- BE A TASTER!
Enjoy a day full of beer, chili, music and fires!
Does your chili have what it takes to bring home the grand prize?
Event Proceeds benefit Grove City United Way. Feel free to add a donation to your entry fee!
GRAND PRIZE:
• $250 cash prize and your entry fee refunded
• A pouch of Big Rail Beer Chips (each chip good for a free pint)
• Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place will also be awarded.
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 untensils.
• 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.

Click Ticket Link to be COMPETE -or- BE A TASTER!
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Where is it happening?

2158 Mercer-Butler Pike, Grove City, PA, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Big Rail Brewing

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