WELCOME

Well HELLO there sexy Chili Friends.  It’s time for our 19th Annual Oliver’s Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff.

This whole thing started back in 2003 when Peter Atkinson boasted about his culinary skills in a way which just had to be challenged. Over the years the rivalry has spread ’round the world and many a would be boaster has been defeated, packed up early, made an excuse to leave and was never heard from again.

This year, as always, I’m told it’s going to be different. This year, they say, they are going to WIN IT ALL. And I encourage this attitude. It makes it all the sweeter when the judge finally does pick the best chili and the chants of “Rigged”, “Bullshit” and “I only came for the beer anyway” begin.

Dear friends. In all seriousness. You’re amongst the elite in our wide circle of friends. You got an invite. We’re doing everything on our end to make this day the best Chili Cookoff you’ve ever been to, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone cook their competitive little hearts out!

Love, heat and spices
Your Sexy Chili Hosts
Laura and Mark Oliver

Dates and Times

Saturday Feb 4, 2023
19th Annual Oliver’s Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff

SKINNER CHILI STADIUM

402 Queensgrove Road – 613.345.8728

Registration (and Bar Opens) 4pm | Opening Ceremonies 4:45pm | Burners On 5pm | First Round of Judging 8pm |Bitching & Moaning Immediately Thereafter | 10pm Bar Still Open

WHAT TO BRING

Bring your INSIDE shoes. SKINNER CHILI STADIUM will likely get messy and you don’t want to be in your sock feet.

Bring everything you need to make your chili.  Everything.  All you are getting is a burner, a small amount of square footage on a table top.  No pots, blenders or knives will be provided.

Bring your own bowl to maximize your presentation to the judge.

Bring a plan to get home. The bar will be open all through the event. All drinks are on the house (Skinner Chili Stadium)! No Charge! I have hired the best bartenders and servers in town, and they appreciate your tips. When you tip, they have mariners bell that they ring and you’re the hero every time! 

Bring a crying towel. You’re going to need it.

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