🔥 It’s the Event You DON’T Want to Miss! 🔥
ONLINE TICKET SALES CLOSED - TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
Get ready for the ultimate culinary showdown — the Chili & Chowder Taste Off is back!
🍲🌶️ Local restaurants are cooking up their best chili and chowder, and they need YOU to be the judge! Your taste buds are in for a treat as you sample the finest, most flavorful dishes in Greater Gardner, all while enjoying an unbeatable atmosphere.
This family-friendly event is open to everyone, so bring the whole crew for a day of delicious competition, fun, and community vibes! Whether you’re a chili lover, chowder enthusiast, or both, there’s something for every flavor fanatic.
Details You Need to Know:
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Date & Time: Thursday, October 16 - doors open at 4:30pm
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Location: The Brew Barn, 455 Highland Ave, Phillipston
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Rain or Shine: We’re ready for whatever the weather brings!
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Discount Alert: Save $5 when you register in advance! 🎉 Don’t wait, sign up now and secure your spot! Early registration closes October 15 at 12pm.
This year’s Chili & Chowder Taste Off is going to be Christmas-themed!
👕 Wear your wildest holiday sweater and compete in our Ugliest Sweater Contest!
🎁 Explore holiday decor and vendor setups while tasting the best chili & chowder in town!
🎶 Enjoy LIVE MUSIC by local artist Mike Martin.
📸 Strike a pose at the FREE Photo Booth, sponsored by Doucette DJ Entertainment!
And that’s not all — exciting raffles and more surprises are on the way! We’re just getting started, so stay tuned for more details coming soon.
Mark your calendars — this is one event you won’t want to miss. Bring your appetite, your family, and your friends! See you there! 👏🎉
2025 Competitors:
Brew Barn
Gardner Ale House
Great Wolf Lodge
Heywood Wakefield Commons
KRO’s on the Common
Lickity Splitz
Valley View Farm
Williams Restaurant
WINNERS CIRCLE!
2024 Competitors:
Brew Barn at Red Apple Farm
Gardner Ale House
Great Wolf Lodge
Valley View Farm
Giacomo's Gourmet Foods
Timberfire Pizza
2024 Winners:
Peoples Choice:
Best Chili: Gardner Ale House
Best Chowder: Great Wolf Lodge
Best Display: Great Wolf Lodge
Judges Choice:
Best Chili: Great Wolf Lodge
Best Chowder: Timberfire Pizza
2023 Competitors:
Brew Barn, Great Wolf Lodge, Heywood Wakefield Commons, KRO's on the Common, Moon Hill Brewing, Valley View Farm, Timberfire Pizza and Williams Restaurant
2023 Winners:
Best Chili: Timberfire Pizza
Best Chowder: Great Wolf Lodge
Best Display: Great Wolf Lodge
SPECIAL THANKS TO RED APPLE FARM & THE BREW BARN FOR HOSTING THIS ANNUAL EVENT!
