29th Annual Chili Fest

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026 | 12 - 3PM
The 29th Annual Old Saybrook Chili Fest is an outdoor event, taking place along Main Street, Old Saybrook. We will have 27 chefs compete for your vote!

$15 BALLOTS ARE SOLD AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

Chamber office (One Main Street) starting Monday, February 23rd
Pre-purchased online (picked-up at Chamber office after purchase)
Four other ballot stations along Main Street during the event.
Kids aged 12 and under are free.

Ballots permit their holder to sample all of the registered chilis. Write your top choice (by chef number) on your ballot and return to a ballot station. A minimum of 10 chilis must be tasted for your vote to count.

Proceeds support the Chamber's C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship, and the top three winners earn a donation to a charity of their choice.

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