2025 Chili, Chowder Taste Off!

🔥 It’s the Event You DON’T Want to Miss! 🔥

Get ready for the ultimate culinary showdown — the Chili & Chowder Taste Off is back! 🍲🌶️ Local restaurants are cooking up their best chili and chowder, and they need YOU to be the judge! Your taste buds are in for a treat as you sample the finest, most flavorful dishes in Greater Gardner, all while enjoying an unbeatable atmosphere.

This family-friendly event is open to everyone, so bring the whole crew for a day of delicious competition, fun, and community vibes! Whether you’re a chili lover, chowder enthusiast, or both, there’s something for every flavor fanatic.

Details You Need to Know:

• Date & Time: Thursday, October 16 - doors open at 4:30pm

• Location: The Brew Barn, 455 Highland Ave, Phillipston

• Rain or Shine: We’re ready for whatever the weather brings!

• Discount Alert: Save $5 when you register in advance! 🎉 Don’t wait, sign up now and secure your spot! Click above or HERE for fast, easy checkout through Square!

And that’s not all — exciting raffles and more surprises are on the way! We’re just getting started, so stay tuned for more details coming soon.

Mark your calendars — this is one event you won’t want to miss. Bring your appetite, your family, and your friends! See you there! 👏🎉

To become a vendor or learn about sponsorship opportunities contact (978) 632 - 1780 or Chamber@gardnerma.com - More information coming soon! 


WINNERS CIRCLE!
2024 Competitors:
Brew Barn at Red Apple Farm
Gardner Ale House
Great Wolf Lodge
Valley View Farm
Giacomo's Gourmet Foods
Timberfire Pizza

2024 Winners:
Peoples Choice:
Best Chili: Gardner Ale House
Best Chowder: Great Wolf Lodge
Best Display: Great Wolf Lodge

Judges Choice:
Best Chili: Great Wolf Lodge
Best Chowder: Timberfire Pizza

2023 Competitors: 
Brew Barn, Great Wolf Lodge, Heywood Wakefield Commons, KRO's on the Common, Moon Hill Brewing, Valley View Farm, Timberfire Pizza and Williams Restaurant

2023 Winners:
Best Chili: Timberfire Pizza
Best Chowder: Great Wolf Lodge
Best Display: Great Wolf Lodge

SPECIAL THANKS TO RED APPLE FARM & THE BREW BARN FOR HOSTING THIS ANNUAL EVENT!