

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 9th Annual Loving Mugs ~ Chili Cookoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: ? 9th Annual Loving Mugs Chili Cook-Off at the Penticton Elks Lodge ?

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: Mugs Selection at: 6:30 ~ Doors &amp; Chilli Served at 7pm

Tickets: $45 (limited to only 150)
In person &amp; Cash Only: the Penticton Elks Lodge, 343 Ellis St, Penticton, BC
Online: https://ignitethearts.tickit.ca/

Carrying on the tradition passed to the Elks from the Penticton Art Gallery, get ready for Penticton’s hottest night of the year! Join us at the Elks Hall on March 5 for the unforgettable Loving Mugs Chili Cook-Off, featuring a stellar lineup of the region’s most inventive chefs and beloved local restaurants - all competing for chili supremacy.

Your $45 ticket includes a free drink courtesy of Ruby Blues Winery and Highway 97 Brewing, a beautiful handmade pottery mug, and the chance to sample an incredible variety of chilies, including both meat and vegetarian options. Participating favourites include Cannery Brewing, Highway 97 Brewing Co., Angry Vegan, Gratify, Still Food Bistro, the Penticton Elks, The Underdog Pub, Jeffer's Fryzz, and Kristine Lee. Beautiful bread provided by Crowsnest Bakery.

Taste, sip, and savour as you cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, alongside several other chili-inspired trophies up for grabs. With bold flavours, creative recipes, and serious bragging rights on the line, this year’s event is shaping up to be our hottest yet.

Funds raised through Loving Mugs will go to support projects at the Elks Hall such as the Purple Pantry and the Elevator fund, as well as the Ignite the Arts Festival coming up March 27 - 29. 

* Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Purple Pantry to be entered into a draw to win tickets to the 5th Annual Ignite the Arts Festival.

  Come hungry. Leave happy. Vote wisely.

For more information please contact:

Deborah Sayese, Manager, Penticton Elks Lodge
Address: 343 Ellis St, Penticton, BC, V2A 4L8
Phone: (250) 492-2949
Email: pencan51@shaw.ca

The History of the Loving Cup

What Is a Loving Cup?
A loving cup is a large ornamental drinking vessel. It is commonly used as a presentation trophy or as a shared drinking container at ceremonial events. Loving cups usually feature two handles and are made of silver. They can be found in several European cultures; variations include the Celtic Quaich and the French Coup de Mariage.

Loving Cup History
The history of the loving cup dates to Saxon times, before the Norman conquest of 1066. The ceremony surrounding it is said to derive from the assassination of King Edward the Martyr. The King was murdered while drinking, as by lifting the cup with both hands he left himself vulnerable to attack. Consequently, it became customary for those who stood to drink to have a companion stand with them also. The companion was then able to protect them as they drank.

Loving Cup Ceremony
This custom eventually turned into tradition. Now, in the ceremony of the loving cup this ritual is mimicked. At events, the cup passes around a table with each guest drinking to his neighbour. When the one in possession of the cup stands to drink, their neighbours also rise. One stands back-to-back with whoever is about to drink, to protect them. The other bows to the drinker, removes the lid from the cup, and replaces it when the drinker is done. The same procedure is followed as the cup is passed round the table, with the original drinker becoming guard and so on.

Loving Cup Meaning
Due to its use in various ceremonies throughout the years, the loving cup has many meanings. One of the most sentimental is its symbolism when used in a marriage ritual. The loving cup itself represents the cup of life; filled with the future possibilities of the bride and groom. The wine within the cup contains sweet properties that represent happiness, joy, peace and hope. Bitter properties symbolising sorrow, grief and despair are also present. The combination of the two signifies ‘love’s journey’ and the experiences that are a part of this. All those who share from the cup will share the happiness and burdens the wine symbolises together.

Passing the Loving Cup
Loving cups can be passed down through generations, blessing those who drink from it with happiness and good fortune. They are often engraved with personal messages, suited to their purpose as family heirlooms.

Photo Credit: NowMedia/Gord Goble
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Penticton
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 343 Ellis Street, Penticton, BC, Canada, British Columbia V2A 4L8
- **lat**: 49.4984
- **long**: -119.59095
- **full address**: 343 Ellis Street, Penticton, BC, Canada, British Columbia V2A 4L8

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Ignite the Arts Festival (https://allevents.in/org/ignite-the-arts-festival/23595763)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 343 Ellis Street, Penticton, BC, Canada, British Columbia V2A 4L8
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ignite the Arts Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, food-drinks, art, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 9th Annual Loving Mugs ~ Chili Cookoff ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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