Admission $10.00 per person, $5.00 for kids 10 and under



Chili Sampling: 1:00 - 3:30 PM - Two separate chili sampling contests, one for professionals (restaurants and caterers), one for individuals and/or service organizations. Cast your Peoples' Choice ballot and see how it compares to food critic's Judge's Choice awards. Prizes also awarded for Best Booth Display.
Classic Car Show - Noon - 3:00 PM - Antique restored cars from New Hampshire car clubs will be on display. Attendees can vote for their favorites. Trophies awarded in a variety of car classes. Sponsored by Edmunds ACE Hardware
Classic Car Show Entry Form


Hamburger/Hot Dog Cook-Out - 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Just in case you don't get enough chili in your belly (or if the wee ones don't want to sample the hot stuff) your admission also includes a hamburger or hot dog and chips cooked by the stalwart Rotarians and served up hot and tasty with condiments aplenty.

Children's Activities - 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Expanded midway with plenty of activities for kids of all ages including face painting, carnival games, a Chili Fest word search, the ever popular bouncy house and dunk tank. Sponsored by White Birch Community Center


Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Demonstration - 1:30 and 2:30 PM - Learn how service dogs are trained to help men and women take the first step toward freedom and independence by providing them with the highest quality German Shepherd guide dogs. Coordinated by the Henniker Lions Club. Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation

Family Entertainer - 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Dave Anderson returns for the third year to delight kids and parents with his strolling Magic Show which includes card games, tricks with ropes and juggling and even some balloon animals. An extraordinary entertainer and pied piper, the kids follow him around throughout the festival grounds as he makes them special balloon hats. His skills of sleight-of-hand never fails to keep audiences applauding and his sense of humor engages the whole family. Dave Anderson


Vendors - 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Visit our eclectic variety of vendors on the deck by the Valley Lodge for locally made salsas, sundries and other classic fare. Enjoy an ice cream to cool you down after all that chili sampling.

Rock On! 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Classic tunes broadcast from the Mill, 96.5 with DJ Jeff Lawrence featuring the best sounds of the 60's, 70's, 80's right up to the present. www.965themill.com