Local Event

Chili & Beer Festival

Sun, April 26, 2026 (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf Street
Salem, MA 01970
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We need your votes to crown the winner of "BEST CHILI". Local restaurants will compete for the reigning title. And of course beer helps!

Get ready for a day filled with delicious chili and ice-cold beer! Join us for a fun-filled event with friends and family. Taste a variety of chili recipes from local chefs and enjoy a huge selection of craft beers.

Local restaurants will be competing against each other for title of "BEST CHILI" in Salem. We've gathered some of everyone's favorite restaurants and breweries in one location to help persuade your votes.

2 types of tickets are available:

  • $45 - Chili & Beer tickets include three 16oz beers of any of the breweries included, samples of all of the chili present, and live music from our very own Alex Anthony!
  • $25 - Chili tickets includes samples of all the chili present & live music from Tony Figueroa!

Only one chili can come out on top! Who will it be?!?!

Chili competitors include : Sea Level Oyster Bar Salem, Finz Seafood and Grill, The Landing, Trade House, Mercy Tavern, Longboards, The Salem Fire Department last years Champion Village Tavern!

Breweries Featured: Castle Island, Lord Hobo, Notch, Stoneface, Cisco, Areonaut, Bent Water, Von Trapp, Sam Adams, Wandering Soul, Harpoon & Allagash!

Gratuity and fees included already in the ticket price.

Tags

  • Sea Level Oyster Bar
  • Things to do in Salem, MA
  • Massachusetts Wine & Food Events
  • Salem Wine & Food Events

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