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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST | 12PM - 5PM

CHILI, CHEERS & COMMUNITY

Universal Joint Lawrenceville’s Annual Chili Cook-Off is a community-loved tradition bringing together home cooks, breweries, and chili lovers for an afternoon of great food, friendly competition, and community connection.

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Now in its seventh year, the event invites guests to sample a wide variety of chili, enjoy live music and cold beverages, and vote for their favorites, all while supporting a meaningful local cause, The Paw Project of Georgia, Inc., which works to protect and advocate for animals across the state. Learn more about their mission by clicking below.

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WANT TO COMPETE IN THE CHILI COOK-OFF?

Teams will prepare three to four gallons of chili and serve guests throughout the event. Set up your tent, show off your chili, and compete for cash prizes, trophies, and serious bragging rights.

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COOK FOR GLORY: WIN A TRAEGER GRILL!

The heat is officially worth it. Thanks to New Belgium Brewing, the First Place winner of the UJ Lawrenceville Chili Cook-Off will take home a Traeger Tailgater Pellet Grill, the ultimate prize for serious chili bragging rights.

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Built for tailgates, patios, and backyard cookouts, the Traeger Tailgater Grill delivers wood-fired flavor in a portable, powerful design. Whether you’re slow-smoking, grilling, or firing up your next competition recipe, this is a prize worthy of the crown.

LOOKING TO JUST ATTEND?

Mark your calendar and grab your chili tasting tickets in advance using the link below. Presale tickets are $10, or $15 at the door on the day of the event, and include a tasting spoon and voting card, everything you need to sample the chili and help crown this year’s winners.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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