2025 Chili FEST

ABOUT THE CHILI FEST

Saturday, Jan 25 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
St Luke's Parish Center in Westborough. 
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The finest local chili chefs will gather to compete and be recognized as the  "Best chili in town!". You can compete or judge the competition…the choice is yours!

We want you to try as many varieties as you like. Note that past entries have included beef chili (with and without beans), turkey and vegetarian chili. Brown, red, white and green chili!

Tickets will be sold at the door (not in advance): $10/adult, $5/child and $25 max per family.

​Please spread the word!  Email questions to: [email protected], be sure to put “Chili Fest” in the subject line
See pictures from a prior year Chili Challenge

can you make chili??

The question is: Can you make chili?
How does it work?
  • Prepare your chili at home, in advance
  • Bring your warm chili in a 4-6 quart crock pot prior to 6:30pm
  • Setup your station (approx. ½ of a rectangular table)
    • We strongly encourage decorating your table and to bring chili garnishes (shredded cheese, chips, hot sauce, etc..) to make your chili really stand out
  • Compete!  Serve chili to the attendees, who are the judges
    • Tasting cups and spoons are provided
    • Attendees vote (by purchasing vote tickets at the door) as often as they like for as many as they choose
How do I sign up to compete?
The event is open to the public. Send email to [email protected] if you are not registered in the ASP volunteer portal.
If you are an ASP Youth, please signup via the volunteer portal. You will earn 3 volunteer hours cooking and serving during the event.
What should I bring?
  • 4 to 6 quart crock pot with warm chili made from home
  • Extension cord / power strip for crock pot
  • List of ingredients used
  • Garnishes and decorations
  • $10 entry fee (cash or check made out to ‘First UMC’ with ‘ASP’ in the memo)