Warm up with us on Friday, January 27 as downtown St. Joe hosts a Chili Tour. Participating locations or "Chili Stops" will play host as you have the opportunity to try their best recipes.

CHILI TOUR MAP, REGISTRATION AND COST
Get started at the Welcome Center! Day of registration and Chili Tour Map pick-up available on January 27 from 12:00p-8:00p. It costs $5 per participant (includes a Chili Tour Map). A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen.

ANNUAL CHILI PEPPER AWARD
A judged portion of this event will give participating locations a chance to showcase their chili in front of a panel of judges from the Southwest Michigan culinary scene. The winning location will host the Chili Pepper trophy for the remainder of the year until the next tour!

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
Participants vote for their FAVORITE chili recipe. The winning location will host the People's Choice Chili Pepper trophy for the remainder of the year until the next contest. To vote, please turn in your Chili Map by Noon on Saturday, January 28!

 

2023 Chili Stops
221 Main
Baroda Founders feat. Coach's Bar & Grill
Caffe Tosi feat. SJHS Culinary Team - The Ballers
Dad's Farm & Cafe
G&M Variety feat. On the River Tavern
HarborTown Interiors feat. Lake Street Eats
Infusco Coffee feat. Houndstooth
Kingfisher Cocktails & Tacos
Nola Roux
Oh My Darlings feat. Plank's Tavern
Olive Cart feat. Round Barn Brewery & Public House
Perennial Accents feat. The Grille at Harbor Shores
reVive Spa feat. Sister Lakes Brewing Co.
Schu's
Silver Harbor Brewing
South Bend Chocolate Cafe
St. Joe Community Taproom feat. The Livery
St. Joe Today hosts the St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation's Feed the Bears Cookbook sale! This cookbook is a collection of favorite recipes from SJPS Alumni, Teachers, Administrators, Students, Retirees and Friends of the Foundation - proceeds benefit SJPS Teachers and Students!
St. Joe Wine Shoppe feat. Anemel
State Street Meats feat. The Buck Burgers & Brew
State Street Stuff feat. SJHS Culinary Team - The Vipers
The Cheese Lady
The Tea Annex
Third Coast Surf Shop feat. The Mark III Grille & Bar
Waterfront House of Framing & Fashion feat. Full Circle Cafe, Dad's Farm & Cafe and Happy Poochie Eatery
Wild Ginger Flowers & Gifts
White Pine Winery feat. Clementine's Too
Zoup!

Admission: $5/person