The Freeburg Chamber is preparing for the annual Chili Cook Off and Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, September 29 at the Village Square Park in Freeburg. Last year’s event was a big hit and we’re looking forward to another fun and tasty day at the park! The festival will be from 11 am to 7 pm. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Freeburg Food and Clothing Bank and the Utility Assistance Fund.
The main event is the chili cook off. The winning team receives a $500 prize, and all teams that sign up before September 14 get a $75 gift card to Country Mart in Freeburg. The entry fee is $35, but Chamber members can enter for free. This is one of many benefits extended to our members, like exclusive networking events.
The public will vote on a winner. Attendees can buy a round of samples from all of the stands, and will get a chance to vote on their favorite chili. There will also be a special guns and hoses competition between the police and fire departments, with separate voting. If chili isn’t enough for your stomach, the VFW will also be selling BBQ.
Old fashioned beer buckets will be for sale that can be refilled throughout the event for a reduced price. The buckets are not only a great value for the beer itself, and handy to carry around the event, but they make for great collectibles and display pieces.
There will be plenty of activities for young ones, including a large kids activity area sponsored by Hope Christian Church. The Freeburg Women’s Community Club will be having pumpkin and face painting as well. The Freeburg Food and Clothing Bank will be holding a food drive, and everyone who brings food items will be entered into a basket raffle.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to get your business some positive exposure in front of a great crowd from around the area, we have event sponsorship opportunities available. Sponsorship information, as well as the entry form for interested teams, are attached below. For more information, email mtrout@freeburg.com or call 618-410-8077.
Sponsorship Letter 2018 Chili Cook-Off Entry & Rules 2018 2