12th Annual Tequesta Chili Cook-Off

The 12th Annual Tequesta Chili Cook-Off raises money for five veterans charities: Warriors Renewal Coalition, Operation 300, SE Florida Honor Flight, Wounded Veterans Relief Fund and Tequesta Friends of Public Safety. This 21 and older, all inclusive, clear bag event is from 2-6PM on November 11, 2023: Veterans Day! We celebrate our WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Wounded Veterans and gold star families with 32 teams of firefighters, public safety, military and private sector competing for the best chili in South Florida. The community truly comes together on this day to show our veterans how special they are! There are military fly-overs, pipes and drums, craft beer and seltzers by TBC, raffles and prizes, a VIP tent with upgraded food and drinks from McCarthy's Irish Pub and Harry and the Natives, and live music from No Big Deal Band and DJ Brad Barfield.

Local celebrity judges: Steve Weagle (WPTV), Matt Lincoln and Kara Duffy (WPEC), T.A. Walker (WPTV),
Molly Young (Mayor of Tequesta), Abby Brennan (Former Mayor of Tequesta), Brendon McCarthy (McCarthy's Irish Pub), Harry MacArthur (Harry and the Natives), Nick Price (PGA Champion), Ken Kennerly (Pop Stroke and Honda Classic), Mark Murphy (Golfer), Carson Novins (Carson's Tavern), Marina Marino (PBC) and more.
Ticket Prices: 21 and Older, No Pets, Clear Bag Event; Tickets available online at www.tequestachilicookoff.com, and in person at Tequesta Brewing Company, McCarthy's Pub and Tequesta Fire Rescue.
- General Admission: $30 all inclusive ($35 Day of Event)
- Mug/T Shirt Ticket: Entrance, 16 oz refillable glass mug and T Shirt: $60 (Online Only)
- VIP $100 (Online Only - limited amount available): 16 oz refillable glass mug, T Shirt, Food by McCarthy's Irish Pub; Upgraded selection of beer, wine, seltzers and Prosecco; VIP tent access
- VIP Table of 10 $1500 - All of the amenities included with the above VIP ticket plus a private table for up to ten people. (Online Only)
- WWII Vets and Korean War Vets FREE; All other Vets $20 with photo id