Join us next year for the annual Gold Star Chilifest:
Saturday, October 5th, 2019
Food
Food from Gold Star Chili, Flavor Punch, U Lucky Dawg, Surf Side BBQ, Pretzulfuls, Pit to Plate BBQ, Chloe's Eatery, Golden Goose, California Tri Tip, Cheese n Chong
Sponsors
Learn about our sponsors: Cincinnati Firefighters Local 48, Cave Hill Cemetery, Graphic Village, and Gold Star Chili, and many more
What is the chilifest?
Gold Star Chili and the Cincinnati Fire Museum have joined forces once again to revive Gold Star ChiliFest after a 14-year hiatus. The original Gold Star ChiliFest was a Cincinnati tradition for over two decades. The new event will recapture the family-friendly fun with food trucks – all serving chili dishes, activities for the entire family, live music and a chili cook-off.
The Gold Star ChiliFest will be held at the Cincinnati Fire Museum and its adjacent lots on Plum and Court streets. The event and Museum admission are free to attend.
Planned activities include more than 20 games for children and adults alike, firefighter demonstrations, the popular touch-a-truck area, photos with local firefighters, antique fire trucks and a smokehouse. Live music for the day includes headliner Seven Bridges – Cincinnati’s hottest new band – and regional favorites Robin Lacy and DeZydeco, and the Alley Cats. Ten food trucks, including the Gold Star ChiliMobile, will sell delicious dishes, including at least one chili dish.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are still available for shifts during the event. For more information, contact Ros Reich at (513) 478-6541 or email RosReich@yahoo.com.
What is the chilifest?
Gold Star Chili and the Cincinnati Fire Museum have joined forces once again to revive Gold Star ChiliFest after a 14-year hiatus. The original Gold Star ChiliFest was a Cincinnati tradition for over two decades. The new event will recapture the family-friendly fun with food trucks – all serving chili dishes, activities for the entire family, live music and a chili cook-off.
The Gold Star ChiliFest will be held at the Cincinnati Fire Museum and its adjacent lots on Plum and Court streets. The event and Museum admission are free to attend.
Planned activities include more than 20 games for children and adults alike, firefighter demonstrations, the popular touch-a-truck area, photos with local firefighters, antique fire trucks and a smokehouse. Live music for the day includes headliner Seven Bridges – Cincinnati’s hottest new band – and regional favorites Robin Lacy and DeZydeco, and the Alley Cats. Ten food trucks, including the Gold Star ChiliMobile, will sell delicious dishes, including at least one chili dish.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are still available for shifts during the event. For more information, contact Ros Reich at (513) 478-6541 or email RosReich@yahoo.com.
Chili Cook-Off Signup
Do you have a chili recipe that is ready to make you famous? Enter the Chili Cook-Off to win some cash, gifts, and of course, BRAGGING RIGHTS!