The Phoenix Hill Chili Cook-Off

Schedule

Sun Nov 23 2025 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

642 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40204 | Louisville, KY

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The Phoenix Hill Chili Cook-Off is back at Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville! We’re bringing together home cooks, local restaurants, and chili lovers for a fiery showdown packed with bold flavors, live music, and plenty of good times.
Chili Cook-Off Tasting • 1–3pm
Live Music • 4–6pm
Free Pinball All Day

— TASTERS —
Get ready to try as many chili creations as you can handle. Each competitor will serve sample-size portions for voting, and once ballots are in, you can go back for a full bowl with toppings.
$10 Unlimited Chili Tasting
$20 Tasting + Commemorative Mug
$40 Tasting + Mug + Event T-Shirt
Taste, vote, and help decide who gets crowned the Phoenix Hill Chili Champion!

— CHILI CHEFS —
Think your chili has what it takes? Enter the competition for just $20. Spots are limited to 25 entries, so sign up early to secure your place. Restaurants and home cooks are both welcome.
Enter your chili: simpletix.com/e/hi-wire-presents-the-phoenix-hill-chili-co-tickets-237919

— PRIZES —
1st Place: Trophy + Prize Package
2nd & 3rd Place: Prize bundles so nobody leaves empty handed

— VENUE —
All of this goes down inside Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville’s spacious taproom, the historic former Phoenix Hill Tavern. Come hungry, grab a pint, and make a day of it with friends, family, and plenty of chili.

— COMMUNITY GIVING —
We’re also collecting canned goods and non-perishables for St. Vincent de Paul. Bring a donation and help us spread the love beyond the taproom!
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Where is it happening?

642 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40204

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville

Host or Publisher Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville

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