The 12th Annual Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook-Off , benefiting the Grand Strand Surfrider Foundation, will be held on Sunday, October 16th, from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Spuds Waterfront Dining in Murrells Inlet.
This annual chili competition will feature categories such as Best Overall, Best Restaurant, People’s Choice, Most Original,Best Theme, Best Use of South Carolina Ingredients, and Hottest Chili. Samples will be available for $1 each.
Entertainment includes performances by Danielle Howle, Sawgrass, Downtribe, Octopus Jones, Pur Cult, and Ten Toes Up. There will be food, soft drinks, face painting, and inflatables for the kids, as well as displays from local environmental non-profits, businesses, and artists for the whole family.
Cash prizes go to all winners and will be awarded to all first and second place entries in each category. In addition, there will be one Best Overall and one Best Restaurant. This year there will also be a special competition featuring previous winners, requiring them prepare chili with one secret main ingredient.
All proceeds from the Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook-Off will be used for projects of the Grand Strand Surfrider Foundation, an all-volunteer, 501 c 3 non-profit serving the Grand Strand since 1998. All donations are tax-deductible.
For more information about competing or attending, contact Bruxanne Hein at (843) 333-2034, bruxanne@yahoo.com. Admission is free and this event is open to the public.
To enter download the REGULAR COMPETITION or IRON SPOON COMPETITION form and mail to the address given.
We are currently seeking volunteers and donations, gift certificates, tickets, and other items to use as prizes for contestants, if you have questions or would like to help, contact Bruxanne Hein 843-333-2034.



