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Chili Fest

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SATURDAY, MARCH 4 | 12 - 3PM

The 26th Annual Old Saybrook Chili fest takes place along Main Street, Old Saybrook. Twenty five chefs will compete for the title of "Best Chili," as determined by you, the voting public.

Tasting Ballots are $15 each, sold at the Chamber office (1 Main Street) and at ballot stations along Main Street. Each ballot allows purchaser to sample all chilis. Mark your ballot with your top choice and return the ballot to a ballot station. A total of 10 chilis must be tasted for a ballot to be counted in the vote.

Proceeds support the Chamber's C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for graduating high school seniors attending post-secondary school. In addition, the top three winners earn a donation to their designated charity.

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Congratulations 2023 Chili Fest Winners

1st Place  #26 LOS CHARROS CANTINA
Charity: Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries

2nd Place  #3 FRESH SALT
Charity: Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services

3rd Place  #13 TEA KETTLE RESTAURANT
Charity: SARAH, Inc.

Judges Choice  #6 CLOUD NINE CATERING

Spirit of Chili Fest Award: #11 GROSSMAN/PURSUIT OF PASTRY

Thank you 2023 Sponsors!

CHILI CHEFS 2023

Angus McDonald/Gary Sharpe & Associates
Cloud Nine Soup Cafe and Catering
Cuckoo's Nest
Essex Indoor Golf Center
Essex Meadows
Estuary Council of Seniors, Inc.
Fresh Salt, Saybrook Point Resort
Grace Episcopal Church
Grossman Chevrolet Nissan & Pursuit of Pastry
John Boyle Decorating Co.
Little Pub
Los Charros
MarineMax Westbrook
Masonicare at Chester Village
Myrcene Ale & Rusty Rail
North Cove Construction & Walt's Market
Old Saybrook Democratic Town Committee
Old Saybrook Lions Club
Penny Lane Pub, Nourish & Nosh & Chef Paradis
Pica Chica Tacos
Red House
The Monkey Farm Café
The Spot
The Tea Kettle Restaurant
Vista Life Innovations
Water's Edge Resort & Spa

2023 Highlights