The Highlands Business Partnership’s Chili Cook Off fundraiser will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 3-7PM at the Proving Ground, 56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands, NJ. Tickets are $40.00 and include samplings of chilis, two beer tickets and two voting ballots.

There will be performances by bag pipe bands and Daly's Irish Dancers. All proceeds will benefit the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, taking place on March 23th, 2PM, step off at Huddy Park Highlands, NJ. There will be two Chili Cook Off contests. The “Professional” Cook Off (commercial) will begin at 4PM sharp and the “Amateur” Cook Off (residents) will begin promptly at 5PM. Once the chili lovers have tasted all contestants’ chili, they will vote for their favorite and drop their ballot in the ballot box. The results will be tallied and the winners will be announced at 5:30 PM. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each contest. In addition to the People’s Choice, there will be an independent panel of judges.

This venue has an elevator and is wheelchair accessible. For additional information, please call 732-291-4713.