Princeton Community Chili Cook-Off Returns for it’s second year!
Princeton is the proud home of talented home cooks and professional chefs. In this collaborative event, held by the Arts Council of Princeton and Historical Society of Princeton, we’re putting their skills to the test. Who will be named Princeton Chili Champion?!
Join us at HSP’s Updike Farmstead for a good old-fashioned Chili Cook-Off where attendees will enjoy samples from professional and amateur chefs before casting their vote. Live music, beer and cider, and family-friendly activities and games will complete this festive fall day on the farm!
Participating Pros
• Beyond Delicious Catering
• Yankee Doodle Tap Room
• Winberies Restaurant
• Mediterra Restaurant Chef Emily Kirstein
Participating Amateurs
• Yana’s Kitchen
• Red, Hot, Chili Preppers
• B&Bee
• Meraki
• studio chili-er
• STEVIE G
• Alisan Kavookjian
• All Meat No Bean
Register to compete
What’s at stake? A super cool custom ceramic trophy and, most importantly, bragging rights! The lucky winners will receive, respectively, a Judges’ Choice Award and a People’s Choice Award.
Home cooks or “amateurs”
Show the pros what you’re made of.
Registration fee is $25 — thanks for your support!
restaurants, caterers, private chefs
Think you’re the best of the best? Prove it.
Registration fee is $50 — thanks for your support!

2024 Chili Champions
People’s Choice: Team Chili Willy
Judges’ Choice: Winberries
Purchase your tickets
- Ages 15+ : $15 online; $20 in person as available. No guarantee tickets will be available day-of!
- Ages 10-14: $10
- Children under 10: Free
Proceeds benefit ACP and HSP community programs, bringing art, culture, and history to the people of Princeton all year round. We’re incredibly grateful for your support.