Spice It Up at the 3rd Annual Chili in the Grove in Prairie Grove

Get ready for a chili-filled day of fun at the 3rd Annual Chili in the Grove event, happening on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Prairie Grove! This Arkansas State Chili Championship will feature some of the best chili cooks around, competing for a spot at the Terlingua International Chili Championship.

From 8:30 a.m., participants can set up their cooking stations, and at 1:00 p.m., judging will begin. Chili lovers can enjoy unlimited sampling with a $5 tasting kit!

Whether you’re a cook or just a fan of great chili, this is the perfect fall event for everyone. Sponsored by the BordErLine Chili Heads and sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI), it’s a spicy competition you won’t want to miss!

Come for the delicious chili, stay for the family-friendly fun, and maybe even join the competition with a $20 entry fee. You could win trophies for best chili and showmanship.

Head to Prairie Grove for this sizzling event, and don’t forget to grab your sample kit before the chili runs out!