
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 | 12 - 3PM
The 28th Annual Old Saybrook Chili fest takes place along Main Street, Old Saybrook. Over 25 chefs will compete for the title of "Best Chili," as determined by you, the voting public.
Tasting ballots are sold at the Chamber office (1 Main Street) and at ballot stations along Main Street. Each ballot allows purchaser to sample all chilis. Mark your ballot with your top choice and return to a ballot station. A total of 10 chilis must be tasted for your vote to count.
Proceeds support the Chamber's C. Wilfred Hunter Memorial Scholarship for graduating high school seniors attending post-secondary school. In addition, the top three winners earn a donation to their designated charity.
Ballots will go on sale starting Monday, February 24th online and in person at the Chamber office for $15 each.
Don't forget about our Chili Fest water bottles! Purchase online or stop by the Chamber office TODAY. Click the buttons to the left for all of your Chili Fest needs!
Thank You 2025 Sponsors


Be sure to visit Ben & Jerry's at 19 Main Street - 10% of their profits will be donated to support our fundraiser!
Charity Poppers will be set up at the Chamber Office at 1 Main Street! Purchase their kettle corn and the proceeds benefit Chili Fest and OS/Westbrook Exchange Club.
2025 Chefs
- Angus McDonald/Gary Sharpe & Assoc
- Animal Hospital of Old Saybrook
- Cloud 9 Catering
- Cuckoo's Nest
- Drift Restaurant
- Eli Cannon's
- First Church of Christ in Saybrook (Congregational)
- Frank Andrews Mobile Kitchen
- Gladeview Healthcare Center
- Grossman Chevrolet & Nissan
- Little Pub
- Myrcene Ale Co. & The Highliner III
- Noah's at 63 Main
- Old Saybrook Democratic Town Committee
- Old Saybrook Republican Town Committee
- Old Saybrook Rotary
- Paperback Cafe
- Penny Lane Pub
- Red House
- Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
- St. John School / Mindy K's Catering & Deli
- Tate's
- The Children's Tree Montessori School / Favorites Bistro Bar
- The Essex
- The Estuary
- The Monkey Farm
- Water's Edge Resort
- Wm. Pitt Sotheby's International Realty / Sayulita
Congratulations 2024 Chili Fest Winners
1st Place  #2 RED HOUSE
Charity:Â Valley Shore YMCA
2nd Place  #16 GLADEVIEW
Charity: Alzheimer's Association - CT
3rd Place  #9 ST. JOHN CHURCH
Charity: Saint John Catholic School
Judges Choice  #19 LITTLE PUB
Spirit of Chili Fest Award:Â #5 CUCKOO'S NEST