Charleston Animal Society Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast November 19th
November 7, 2016
More than 100 Teams Will Compete at Riverfront Park in North Charleston
The 2016 Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast is scheduled for November 19th at Riverfront Park in North Charleston and has more than 100 teams signed-up to participate. Teams will spread out across the park that runs along the Cooper River on the Old Navy Base. Chili will be judged in three categories: Traditional, Unique and Best in Show. 5,000 people are expected to attend to come sample the best chili in the Lowcountry.
All money raised goes to Toby’s Fund, which is Charleston Animal Society’s Medical Fund, that spends more than $500,000 every year saving animals hit by cars, or suffering from heartworm and other medical conditions. “We can’t believe all of the excitement this year. The local mayors have even challenged each other in the cook-off, which is great for our community’s animals,” said Chili Cook-off Organizer Elena Lawson.
The cost to come to the event is $25 and includes all of the chili and oysters you can eat. You will also find pet adoptions, live music (four different bands!), a Kid’s Zone, a TV Football Zone, bubble soccer, cornhole and beer gardens and other food and refreshments. This year’s event will be environmentally friendly with the use of recycleable materials and the composting of trash.
As the Lowcountry’s largest animal rescue, Charleston Animal Society will find homes for more than 5,000 animals this year and spay and neuter 13,000 animals. “This is one of our largest fundraisers and is a fun way to show you care for homeless animals,” said Charleston Animal Society CEO Joe Elmore.
