Our 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off & Best Brew Award Is Heating Up
January 7, 2026
The countdown is officially on — and the competition is already warming up.
We’re excited to share that our first breweries and chili teams are confirmed for our 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off & Best Brew Award, and there’s still time to get involved. Whether you’re coming to taste, compete, or cheer on your favorites, this is shaping up to be a night you won’t want to miss.
But this event is about more than great chili and local brews.
Every ticket purchased directly supports our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities through four major initiatives:
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Recreation Reboot
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Beautify HBI
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Eat Well, Live Well
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Person-Centered Care
Your participation fuels meaningful impact — while having a seriously good time.
Three Ways to Get Involved
1. Attend & Taste
Choose from a Chili Only or Chili + Beer Tasting ticket and sample the best the night has to offer.
Every guest becomes a judge, helping crown:
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Chili Champion — winner of the Golden Chili and year-long bragging rights
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Best Brew Award — decided by the people
Come hungry. Come curious. Come ready to vote.
2. Enter a Chili Team
Think your chili has what it takes? Enter a team, bring your best recipe, and let the crowd decide if you’ve got championship flavor.
Perfect for:
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Friend groups
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Coworkers
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Families
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Competitive home chefs
3. Enter a Brewery
Local breweries are invited to showcase their craft and compete for the Best Brew Award, judged entirely by event attendees. It’s a great way to connect with the community and highlight what makes your brew stand out.
Contact Kristine Morin, Director of Partnership for more information at kmorin@hbimn.org
Family-Friendly & Community-Focused
This is a family-friendly event — kids are welcome!
Tickets are available online in advance or at the door on event day.
So invite your friends.
Invite your coworkers.
Bring your people.
Together, we’ll make it a night filled with connection, competition, and community impact.
👉 Ready to Join the Fun?
Click here to learn more, enter a team, or grab tickets!
We can’t wait to see you there — and taste what you bring to the table.
