If you want to taste the best chili in town—and support Alameda’s nonprofits that serve children, youth, and families—get your tickets to the Kiwanis Club’s 23rd annual Chili Cookoff now, as the popular event is almost sold out.
The Chili Cookoff is set for Saturday, February 1, 5 to 9 p.m., at the DeWitt Officers Club, 641 West Redline Avenue, Alameda Point. The chili tasting will be followed by a silent auction of merchant- and member-donated baskets, a full-meat barbecue dinner and sides by Back Forty, live music, dancing, entertainment, and an auction/raffle for high ticket items.
The Chili Cook-Off is the Alameda Kiwanis Foundation’s major fundraiser for the year. All proceeds go to local nonprofits, funding community grants of more than $16,000 each year. For 2025, the Kiwanis Foundation hopes to raise at least $20,000 for Alameda nonprofits serving children, youth and families.
Admission to the 23rd Annual Chili Cookoff is $90 for adults, $40 for children ages 4-12. Beer and wine will be sold during the event. To purchase tickets, call 510-764-1472 or email [email protected].
Major sponsors include Black Stallion Estate Winery, Edward Jones by Dominic McKenna, Faction Brewing, Poppy Bank, Eastside West Realty by Becky Cusack, Joe & Kathie Barker, and the Park Street Tavern.
