Saturday, November 22 | Around 5:00 PM (Immediately After the Parade)
The holiday season is heating up — and so is the chili! After cheering on the Lighted Firetruck & First Responders Parade, head inside the Meadow Mall and join Footbridge Brewery & BBQ for the Boothbay Lights Chili Cook-Off, where our team will be serving up house-made chili and competing for the Golden Spoon Award.
Event Details
🔥 Free Admission for First Responders — our way of saying thank you.
🌶️ $10 Entry for the Public — includes unlimited chili tastings and your voting card.
🏆 You be the judge! Sample chili from firefighters, police, and local chefs, then cast your vote for your favorite.
🥄 Awards: Judges decide who wins the Dalmatian Cup, while spectators help crown the People’s Choice Champion.
The competition kicks off right after the parade — around 5:00 PM — at Meadow Mall, Suite F in Boothbay Harbor.
Footbridge in the Mix
Our team will be ladling up a signature batch of Footbridge Brewery & BBQ chili, made with our house-smoked brisket and a touch of our signature BBQ sauce. Grab a spoon, cast your vote, and warm up with local flavor, great company, and craft beer pride.
Make It a Full Day in Boothbay Harbor
Start your morning with our Early Bird Breakfast Event, then stick around to celebrate Boothbay’s biggest holiday kickoff:
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Explore Boothbay Lights festivities
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Visit our Beers on Tap page to plan your post-chili pint
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See more of our upcoming events
📍 Location: Meadow Mall, Suite F, Boothbay Harbor
🕔 Time: Around 5:00 PM, right after the parade
🎟️ Cost: Free for first responders, $10 for the public
Warm up after the parade with local chili, community spirit, and plenty of Boothbay flavor — Footbridge Brewery & BBQ style.