Annual Wells Chili-Fest

Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 at 11:00am

Wells Junior High School
1470 Post Road
207-646-2451

24th Annual Wells Chili-Fest
Presented by the Wells, Maine Chamber of Commerce

The Wells Chili-Fest has been a popular, traditional late summer event for Wells. The event is presented by the Wells, Maine Chamber of Commerce and the Chili Cook-Offs are sanctioned by and run in accordance to the rules of the International Chili Society.  Cash prizes and plaques are awarded for winners in each of the cook-off categories.  All winners of the Wells Chili-Fest ICS sanctioned cook-offs qualify to compete for further cash prizes and awards at the World’s Championship Chili Cook-off.  ICS cook-off competition is for ICS members. The ICS is the largest food contest, festival organization in the world.

Admission:

On Site Parking is Free
General Admission is Free
Chili Tasting Kits are $10 each
Bottled Water is $1 each

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