SBNL's 7th Annual Chili Cook-off

Come join us at the Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum for a spicy showdown on October 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)! Get ready to taste some of the best chili recipes in town and cast your vote for the top chef. It's a fun-filled evening you won't want to miss!

Thank you to our current sponsors:

Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara

Hutton Parker Foundation

Sol Wave Water

Aseva

Chubbies Hamburgers

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

(Extra tickets may be donated.)

“Admiral” Sponsorships $5,000

Recognition on all printed materials and 10 tickets.

“Commodore” Sponsorships $2,500

Recognition on all printed materials and 5 tickets.

“Captain” Sponsorships $1,000

Recognition on all printed materials and 2 tickets.

Info: Contestants' entries are judged and guests get to taste!

Info: Choose from a fine selection of wine and beer, as well as non-alcoholic choices as you try chili, meet the participants, mix and mingle!

Info: Famous auctioneer John Glines and his team will present a rare selection of packages for auction at our biggest annual fundraiser. 20 minutes of opportunity to bid on your favorite package and always entertaining!

Info: Our local favorite Chubbies Burgers will be handing out Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Chicken-burgers, and Fries!

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