Chili cook-off to benefit Veterans of Foreign Wars happening Saturday
Event will also feature Valentine’s Day bake sale, sundae bar, raffle, and more
– This Saturday the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 2814 in Atascadero will pit a dozen local chili makers against each other for the 2022 VFW 2814 Chili Cook-Off. In addition to the official judging, there will be a People’s Choice Award, Valentine’s Day Bake Sale, Challengers Central Coast Show & Shine, sundae bar, raffle prizes, t-shirts for sale, free face painting, and more. The public is welcome; admission and parking are free.
The 2022 VFW 2814 Chili Cook-Off schedule is:
- 11 a.m. – Valentine’s Day Bake sale and raffle ticket sales begin
- 11:30 a.m. – Public tasting/judging begins ($5 per person)
- 12:30 p.m. – Sundae Bar opens and chili available by the bowl
- 1 p.m. – Chili Cook-off winners and raffle winners announced (must be present to win)
- 2 p.m. – Bake sale ends
- 2:30 p.m. – Sundae bar & chili sales ends
Raffle prizes include gift cards to local businesses and restaurants, bottles of local wine, handmade charcuterie board, coffee gift baskets, kitchen knives, and more. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 15 for $20.
All proceeds benefit VFW 2814 and its programs that serve veterans, their families, and the community. For more details about the Chili Cook-Off, visit www.vfwpost2814.org, follow @VFW2814 on Facebook, or email [email protected].
The VFW 2814 is located at 9555 Morro Road near Santa Rosa Road in Atascadero. Overflow parking is available at the Cornerstone Community Church office parking lot off Santa Rosa Road (7920 Santa Rosa Road).
