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14th Annual Chili Cookoff - Oct 22Try a lot of chili and help the Old Theater raise funds. The 14th Annual Chili Cookoff is Saturday, Oct 22 from 11a – 1p at the Oriental Marina & Inn on the harbor in Oriental.
It works like this: A dozen or so chefs bring their best chili, you buy a ticket, sample them and then vote for who you think should win the People’s Choice Award. (There’s also the Judge’s Pick, determined by a trio of judges, and the Spirit award.) Tickets are $10 at the gate. You can get to-go orders (16.oz) of your favorite left-over chili from the chef of your choice (purchased at the HQ table).
Baked goods will also be on sale for $1. All proceeds go to support The Old Theater, a non-profit organization.
For more information or if you would like to participate as a Chef or Sponsor, please contact the Old Theater: 919-221-5362 or vp@oldtheater.org.
In the meantime, check out the chili from previous years:
• 2021 Old Theater Chili Cookoff
• 2019 Old Theater Chili Cookoff
• Chili Cookoff 2018
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