LAKEHURST – Chili lovers and local organizations will take center stage later this month at the annual Souper Bowl of Chili Cook-Off, set for January 31 at the Lakehurst Community Center.
The event will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the community center, located at 207 Center Street. Admission is $5 per person, and children younger than 3 will be admitted free.
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a variety of chili and soup entries prepared by local groups competing for top honors. In addition to the cook-off, organizers will host a 50/50 raffle and a gift auction, with proceeds benefiting the Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society.
Donations of gift baskets and gift cards are being accepted in advance of the event. Individuals or organizations interested in contributing or competing are encouraged to contact event coordinator Kathy Abrahamsen via email at lakehurstbhs@gmail.com. Emails should include “Chili 2026” in the subject line.
A weather-related postponement date has been set for February 1.
For more information, call 732-657-8864.
