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Saturday, February 24th

5:30 — 8 p.m.

The Palladium Society 2018 Chili Cook Off

Tickets on Sale 12/15/2017

Music Farm Columbia : 1022 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Do you love a bowl of “Famously Hot” chili? Cold beer? Great live music? Then join Historic Columbia at Music Farm Columbia for The Palladium Society's 20th annual CHILI COOKOFF. One of HC's most popular events, the CHILI COOKOFF is hosted by The Palladium Society and features a variety of chili recipes, judging by local celebrities, cash prizes for the winners, and live music. Ticket price includes all you can eat and drink chili, wine and beer, and all proceeds from this event benefit Historic Columbia. Stay tuned for more details, and become a member of The Palladium Society to save on your COOKOFF tickets!

For more information contact Lauren Mojkowski at lmojkowski@historiccolumbia.org.

  • Ticket Options

    Palladium Society members: $25
    Historic Columbia members: $30
    General public: $35

    VIP - Palladium Society members: $50
    VIP - Historic Columbia members: $55
    VIP - General public: $60

    At the door: $45 (No VIP)

  • VIP Benefits

    $25 additional on any ticket level, very limited number available.

    • Get an extra hour at the event (4:30pm to 5:30pm) to start enjoying drinks and chili before the crowd arrives
    • Mingle with our chili judges
    • Separate VIP bar throughout the event
    • Free entry to Tin Roof on the evening of the COOK OFF

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

Here is some info about the sponsors.

  • Jaguar Land Rover Columbia business logo

  • 2nd Wind Heating & Air company logo
  • WB Guimarin & Company logo
  • BOUDREAUX
  • First Citizens Bank
  • Hahn Mason Air Systems

  • MPA Strategies

  • Publix Super Markets Charities
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