Chili Cook-Off

The 12th annual Chili Cook Off benefitting the Exceptional Foundation will be held in the Brookwood Village parking lot from 10:30 to 3:00 on Saturday March 5th.  This is a fun, quirky, outdoor party offering good food , drink, music and friends at a “come as you are” event. This event has developed a loyal following across a diverse audience base. There seems to be an engaging atmosphere that you can’t quite put your finger on --- a unique camaraderie exists amid the tongue in cheek, yet somehow serious, competition between teams who vie for the judges’ and public’s approval in hopes of taking home a trophy for their particular chili recipe. While the sponsors and their teams focus on winning the chili contest, Homewood residents and merchants enjoy a sense of community and pride as more than 10,000 individuals from across the Birmingham area wander to taste chili at one of the year’s first outdoor events listening to live music and enjoying chili. Northwestern Mutual is Title Sponsor with Good People Brewing supplying the beer. The Kidzone will feature a moonwalk, games and clowns.Tickets are $10 in advance. $15 at the gate. Children under 12 get in FREE.

About The Exceptional Foundation: The Exceptional Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, is where mentally challenged individuals engage in social and recreational activities when at age 21 they can no longer find opportunities for social interaction within the school system. Proceeds from fundraising efforts provide three-fourths of the funds needed to ensure that The Exceptional Foundation participants are able to gather daily for social activities, take field trips and compete in sports.  The Exceptional Foundation provides activities for school-age individuals during after school and summer hours.

Media Contact: Margaret Klocke, 870-0776 or mklocke@exceptionalfoundation.org