Havelock, N.C Chili Festival Draws Record Crowd

Havelock’s Annual Chili Festival was a hugh success on Saturday!  With tempertures in th low 50′s it was chili eating weather.  The crowd was estimated at 25,000.

Hundreds of gallons of the red stuff was dipped out to the hungry folks that came out for the food and fun.  Proceeds go to local charities.

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The Fire Department will be standing by as the 28th Annual Havelock Chili Festival returns to the Walter B. Jones Jr. Park in Havelock this weekend  October 16,17th.

This is a major event for the Havelock, Craven County and Cherry Point area.  This annual event draws thousands of folks that want to sample chili in (atomic hot, hot, mild, and just right) versions. Look out for those “wings” too.

All contestants just abide by the International Chili Society’s rules including ” no beans’.

Please come out and suppport local charities that benefit from the profits.  It you are looking for fun, and good food, you won’t be disappointed.

See you there next year at the 29th Annual Havelock Chili Festival!