Beach ‘N Chili Fest
The 55th Annual World Championship Chili Cook-off is heading back to The Beach in 2022, mark your calendars for September 23 through 25. Location will be at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place, in downtown Myrtle Beach.
This BEACH ‘N CHILI FEST will feature over 500 flavors of award-winning chili for your sampling pleasure!
There’s fun in the sun for all ages, including Live Music / Entertainment, Food Trucks, Family Fun Zone, Car Show, Beer Garden, and VIP Lounge from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., all three days.
While this is a ticketed event, gate admission to the World Championship Chili Cook-off is FREE Friday through Sunday, September 23-25! If you would like to participate as a judge or just enjoy some chili, you can purchase tickets through the links below.
- Shelby Car Show, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Cornhole Tournament, TBD
- Myrtle Beach Antique Car Show, Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Think your chili is World Class? Sign-up and join the fun!
Beach ‘N Chili Fest Tickets
• People’s Choice Sampling Ticket
With the purchase of a People’s Choice Chili Sampling ticket, purchasers will gain access to five (5) chili tastings from the competition teams of their choice and get to cast their vote for the best.
• VIP Lounge Day Pass
VIP Lounge Day Pass purchasers will receive access to a tented/cooled VIP Lounge and private bar as well as access to an exclusive main stage viewing area. VIPs will also receive complimentary bites and two complimentary drink tickets.
• VIP Lounge Weekend Pass
VIP Lounge Weekend Pass purchasers will receive access to a tented/cooled VIP Lounge and private bar as well as access to an exclusive main stage viewing area. VIP Weekenders will also receive complimentary bites and two complimentary drink tickets per day ( a total of 6 drink tickets), after which more drinks can be purchased with a credit card from the private VIP bar!
Your VIP Lounge Weekend Pass grants you access to the VIP Lounge Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (September 23-25), from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., each day.
Become a Certified Chili Judge!
Looking to get in on the chili action? Take a Certified Chili Judge Class and you’re one step closer to becoming a card-carrying Chilihead! This interactive class will teach you what to look for when judging professional chili.
Thursday, September 22, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
TRADITIONAL RED CHILI
First Place – Randy Allen
Second Place – John Jepson
Third Place – Beverly King
Fourth Place – Dora Jepson
Fifth Place – Tana Harter
HOMESTYLE CHILI
First Place – Dianne Lewis
Second Place – Kevin Foley
Third Place – Florence Moody
Fourth Place – Jim Watson
Fifth Place – Joe Harter
CHILI VERDE
First Place – Rosie Taylor
Second Place – Jim Beaver
Third Place – Richard Chauvin
Fourth Place – Florence Moody
Fifth Place – Mike Powers
SALSA
First Place – Gail Donovan
Second Place – Mark Haught
Third Place – Mike Goodman
Fourth Place – Doug Johnson
Fifth Place – David Ronge
YOUTH (Under 12)
First Place – Emily Violette
Second Place – Dylan Violette
Third Place – Genevieve Eckley
Fourth Place – Riley McCusker
YOUTH (12 AND OVER)
First Place – Connor Gramm
Second Place – Jonathan Eckley
Third Place – Jeremy Levy
Fourth Place – Danielle Taylor
Fifth Place – Joey Taylor
COMMUNITY CHILI CHALLENGE
First Place – Danny Smith (Benjamin’s Bakery & Cafe)
Second Place – Shannon Furtick (Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce)
Third Place – Jacqueline Neal (Mac Daddy’s Chili)
WORLD OPEN CHILI CHALLENGE
First Place – Lisa Rooks
Second Place – Jim Sulsona
Third Place – George Xenakis
FIREHOUSE CHILI CHALLENGE
First Place – Sean Kort
Second Place – Mike Lynch
Third Place – Brandon Buckanan
Fourth Place – Vhaashtay Ra El
Fifth Place – George Phelps
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