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Chili Cook-off Fundraiser

A day of fun, flavor, and friendly competition!

2025 Chili Cookoff Save the Date Square for Linda - 1
2025 Chili Cookoff Save the Date Square for Linda - 1 (Noreen Blaschik)

Come join us for the 1st Annual Chili Cook-off hosted by the East Haddam/Moodus VFW Post 3336 on Saturday, March 22nd from 12-3pm at the American Legion Post 156 (35 Neptune Ave., Moodus CT 06469).

Sample chili from Fresca Tequila Bar & Grill, Inishmor Pub, The Pattaconk, River Valley Provisions, Higher Grounds Café, Westchester Marketplace, and the Moodus Sportsmen’s Club. Other items to tantalize your tastebuds will be hard cider tastings from the Yankee Cider Company, fresh-baked sourdough from Flour & Feather, and hot sauce from Face Melter Brands.

Admission is $10/person and kids under 10 are free. Cash bar available. Get your tickets now (https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-chili-cook-off-3) or at the door. This event is held indoors and will be rain or shine. Vote for your favorite chili and the restaurant with the most votes wins!

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Proceeds from this event benefit The Nest Coffee House in Deep River, a program of A Little Compassion Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides authentic and enriching employment and social opportunities for young adults with autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and related disorders (www.thenestcoffeehouse.org).

For more information, contact: Don at 860-227-3600.

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