2020 Chili FEST
(Formerly CHILI challenge)

ABOUT THE CHILI FEST

Saturday, Jan 25 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
St Luke's Parish Center in Westborough. 

After taking a couple of years off, the ASP Youth team is once again throwing down the gauntlet for the ASP Chili Challenge! 
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The finest chili chefs in the greater Westborough area (along with their creations) will gather to settle (for this year anyway) who has the best chili in town.  And you get to be the judges.  Try them all or just some; there is sure to be wide variety of types and flavors to sample and vote for. Past entries include beef chili (with and without beans), turkey chili, and vegetarian chili; brown chili, red chili, white chili, and green chili. 

Truly something for everyone -- we'll even make sure we have hot dogs for those who don't like chili at all!  

Tickets (at the door): $10/adult and $5/child, up to a maximum of $25/family.  
All are welcome - please spread the word and invite relatives, friends, and neighbors!

​Questions?  Please email Ray at rfhodgdon@gmail.com, be sure to put “Chili Fest” in the subject line
See pictures from a prior year Chili Challenge

can you make chili??

Calling all Chili Cooks!!!
Do you think you have what it takes to win the award for Westborough's best chili?  Or maybe you know an aspiring Chili cook – Read on!
How does it work?
  1. Prepare your favorite Chili recipe at home, in advance
  2. Bring your warm Chili in a 4-6 quart crock pot during the set up time
  3. Setup your Chili competition space (approx. ½ of a rectangular table)
    1. You are encouraged to decorate your competition space and bring Chili garnishes (shredded cheese, chips, hot sauce, etc…) to help make your Chili really stand out!
  4. Compete:  Serve Chili to the attendees (aka Judges)
    1. Tasting cups and spoons are provided
    2. Attendees vote (via donation) as often as they like for as many Chilis as they choose (hint – family members make great “judges”)
When and where is it?
Saturday January 25th at St. Luke’s Parish Center:
  • Setup from 6:00 to 6:30 pm.
  • Competition from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
How do I sign up to cook?  Click here!
ASP Youth Cooks: Sign up under the “Youth” competition and include your team member names (including Parent if Parent/Youth team) to ensure you each receive your 3.5 hours. (Cooking + Event hours)
Adults, non-ASP Youth Teams, GL Cooks:   Sign up under the “Adult” competition (unless you are part of a Parent/Youth team) and include your full name.
Youth earn 3½ hours for entering the competition!  (Youth must participate in the cooking and the competition to receive the hours.)
What should I bring to the event?
  1. A 4 to 6-quart crock pot with your favorite Chili prepared in advance
  2. Extension cord & power strip for your crock pot
  3. List of ingredients used
  4. Chili garnishes, Chili station decorations
  5. Optional $10 Entry fee (per Chili entered into the competition) in the form of cash or check (made out “First UMC” with “ASP” in the memo)