Updike Farmstead will set the scene for Princeton’s first Community Chili Cook-Off, a family-friendly event where amateur and professional chefs will compete for the title of Chili Champion.

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) and the Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) will host the inaugural Princeton Community Chili Cook-Off  on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The event runs from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

Princeton is the proud home of talented home cooks and professional chefs. This spirited event on Updike Farmstead will put their skills to the test as each attendee enjoys samples before casting their votes to determine the winner.

Signed on to participate on the professional side of the chili crock are local eateries including Mediterra Restaurant and Taverna, Princeton Soup and Sandwich, Winberies Restaurant and Pub, and Jammin’ Crepes. Registration for both restaurants and amateurs is available on artscouncilofprinceton.org and is due by August 14.

Community collaboration is at the heart of the Cook-Off. SAVE Animal Shelter will join the fun, accompanied by their adorable, adoptable dogs, beer will be provided by local brewery River Horse Brewing Company and Sprouts will offer fresh cut local flowers for a build-your-own-bouquet experience, both available for purchase. Lawn games and family-friendly activities promise an outdoor extravaganza for all Princetonians and visitors alike.

ACP Executive Director Adam Welch “can think of few finer ways to come together as a community than over food and creativity. In this first Princeton Community Chili Cook-Off, we’ll feature amateurs vs professionals, side by side, in a tasty partnership with our friends at the HSP. Come out to support the nonprofits, chill with your neighbors, and awaken your senses!”

Sarah Taggart, HSP Executive Director, agrees. “HSP is very excited to collaborate with the Arts Council on this celebration of local talent and culture, as well as share our historic Updike Farmstead with the Princeton community!"

This event raises funds for the Arts Council’s and Historical Society’s year-round cultural programs. To reserve your family’s tickets today, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Updike Farmstead is located at 354 Quaker Road in Princeton, New Jersey.

The Arts Council of Princeton, a non-profit organization founded in 1967, fulfills its mission of building community through the arts by presenting a wide range of programs including public art projects, exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population in the greater Princeton region.

The Historical Society of Princeton headquarters is at Updike Farmstead at 354 Quaker Road. A hub for cultural enrichment, experiential education, and stewardship of collections and places, HSP preserves and shares Princeton’s diverse, important, and fascinating stories with wide audiences. In so doing, HSP enhances community vitality and builds historical literacy, cornerstones of healthy civic culture.