Chili'N on the Elk 2024

The winner of this ICS-sanctioned event automatically qualifies for the World Championship Chili Cook-off® held in 2025. The craft beer and wine festival follows immediately after the chili contest.

Chili Cookoff

Sign up now to be a cook in our chili contest and earn the title of Elk River Chili Champion! Read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Craft Beer & Wine Festival

Featuring local craft beer and wine. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased starting July 1st.

Music

Enjoy music on the river at the Doc Harper stage along Main Street in Clendenin. This year’s musical acts will be announced soon.

Attending Beer and Wine Vendors

Featuring the best craft beer and wine vendors from across the Mountain State.

Stumptown Ales
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Stumptown Ales

Davis, WV

Swilled Dog
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Swilled Dog

Upper Tract, WV

Chestnut Ridge
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Chestnut Ridge

Spencer, WV

Parkersburg Brewing
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Parkersburg Brewing

Parkersburg, WV

Big Timber Brewing
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Big Timber Brewing

Elkins, WV

Screech Owl
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Screech Owl

Bruceton Mills, WV

Greenbrier Valley
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Greenbrier Valley

Maxwelton, WV

Forks of Cheat Winery
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Forks of Cheat Winery

Morgantown, WV

Hawk Knob
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Hawk Knob

Hawk Knob Ciders and Meads

Clendenin Brewing Co.
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Clendenin Brewing Co.

The Peddler
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The Peddler

Huntington, WV

Freefolk
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Freefolk

Fayetteville, WV

Bridge Brew Works
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Bridge Brew Works

Fayetteville, WV

Weathered Ground
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Weathered Ground

Cool Ridge, WV

FEATURED SPONSORS

Chili’n on the Elk would not be possible without the generous support from locally-owned businesses that sponsor this event.

Ghost & Cayenne Sponsor

Ghost Pepper Sponsors

Habanero Pepper Sponsors

Cayenne Pepper Sponsors

Jalapeño Pepper Sponsors

Tent Sponsors

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