15th Annual Poetry and Chili Festival

15th Annual Poetry and Chili Festival

Saturday, March 7

Beat the winter blues with an evening of great chili and cornbread, talented local poets, ice cold Cape Cod Beer, frosty Margaritas, and dancing to the Rockabilly music of the Sarah Swain and the Oh-Boys.

The evening begins with the Chili and Cornbread Contest from 6 to 7 PM. Samples of an eclectic array of chili and cornbread recipes are included in the price of admission. Contestants are invited to bring enough chili and/or cornbread for 100 or more small tastings.  Cooks are encouraged to provide chili toppings, such as cheese, guacamole, and sour cream, and to decorate their stations. Prizes will be awarded for Best Chili, Best Cornbread, and Best Decorated Station. Acclaimed Cape Cod poet Christine Ernst leads the Poetry portion of the event, which begins about 7 PM, followed by music and dancing.

Cooks must read the USDA’s guidelines on Cooking for Groups.  Any professional chefs or restaurants who participate will not be eligible for prizes. Thanks for understanding.

Free tickets are provided to registered cooks.

Cooks can register at our website, artsonthecape.org

Tickets are $20 / $15 Members.

 For questions, call 508-428-0669 or email Jenn Cummings.