A CHILI COOK-OFF FOR A CAUSE!
Get ready for the ultimate chili cook-off experience at Grateful Brew's 3rd annual Greenville Chili Cup! Be the judge of who makes the best chili in town, or bring the heat to the competition yourself. Proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to Meals on Wheels Greenville County.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time: 1 - 4PM
Location: 501 S Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
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Cook-off contestant check-in
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Attendee check-in opens
Bar service opens
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Chili tasting and voting
Bar service
Live music
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Chili voting ends
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Top three winners announced
Last call for bar service
Event Itinerary
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Allagash Brewing Company, for making this event possible!
COMPETE or…
Think you have what it takes to be crowned the chili champion? Our panel of Greenville “celebrity” judges will select the top three chilis, and guests will judge and award a People’s Choice chili as well! All four winners will take home prize packages as well as bragging rights.
If you’d like to compete, sign up by purchasing a “Cook-Off Competitor” ticket. Online registration is required to enter your chili; no walk-in tickets are available for the cook-off contest.
Bring at least 8 quarts of your finest chili in a crockpot and enjoy unlimited tasting, complimentary sides and dessert, a complimentary Allagash beer, and live music from the Away Team. You’ll also receive a voting ballot to help select the People’s Choice.
… TASTE & VOTE!
Do you enjoy eating chili? Do you want to avoid all the work of preparing chili? Do you enjoy judging people?? And do you want to hang out with fellow community members for a good cause??? If so, sign up by purchasing a “General Admission” ticket!
You’ll have access to the whole event which includes unlimited chili tasting, complimentary sides and dessert, a complimentary Allagash beer, and live music from the Away Team. You’ll also receive an interactive voting ballot to help select the People’s Choice.
This fundraiser is not only family-friendly, but family-encouraged! A “General Admission - Child” ticket allows your child (16 years and under) access to all the food throughout the event.
General Admission tickets are available to purchase online or at the door.
FAQs
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Yes, a ticket is required for admission to the event. We have three types of tickets available:
• General Admission Ticket
• General Admission - Child Ticket (for children 16 and under)
• Cook-Off Competitor Ticket
Click here to purchase tickets. All ticket sales will be donated to Meals on Wheels.
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We’re incredibly excited to partner with Meals on Wheels Greenville County for this fundraiser! All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to them; click here to see how they’re helping the lives of our homebound community members.
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Anonymity: Contestants must remain completely anonymous for a fun and fair competition.
Chili donation: Contestants are required to bring a minimum of 8 quarts of chili in a slow cooker.
Chili definition: For this competition, chili is any kind of meat, or combinations of meats, cooked with chili peppers, various spices, and other ingredients. Vegan substitutes and seafood are allowed. Chili may be any color, but only savory chilis are accepted.
Supplies: Ladles, toppings, and bread will be provided by Grateful Brew. Please refrain from bringing anything other than your chili in your slow cooker.
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Yes, your spouse/partner must purchase a General Admission ticket to attend. The Cook-off Contest Entry ticket allows entry for only one person.
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Yes! This event is family-friendly with general admission tickets available for children 4-18 years old. Children under 4 do not need a ticket.
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Due to the nature of this event, pets are not permitted on the premises. Please leave your furry family members at home.
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No, the event will focus on our craft beer program only. We do have wine, sodas, kombucha, nitro coffee, and other options for non-beer drinkers.
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For this event, overflow parking can be found at Pita House, an easy walk from Grateful Brew. Street parking is also available on Littlejohn Lane and Scarlett Street; please be respectful of residential neighbors and obey all traffic laws.