The Annual Red Gold® Chili Cook-Off will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023, in historic downtown Elwood. The annual event will feature the unique chili recipes of over 30 competition teams, ranging in tastes from sweet-and-mild to hot-and-spicy. Each team is given complimentary Red Gold products for use in their recipe, and the teams will be competing for cash prizes provided by Red Gold.

 

Enjoy great activities downtown at the Elwood City Building including: 30+ unique chili recipes to taste, booths featuring fall crafts, baked goods, hand-made specialty items, live entertainment,  and the Indianapolis Colts Blue Saturday.

 

Red Gold is also excited to present the Indiana Beer & Wine Garden at the chili cook-off. The garden will showcase top locally-brewed craft beers and wines for those who are 21 years of age and older. The Indiana craft breweries and wineries on hand will offer tastings, sales by the glass and information on their products.

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The event will be held around the fountain area of the Elwood City Building located at the intersection of South B and Anderson Streets. Booths open at 9:00 a.m. with chili tasting beginning at 10:00 a.m.