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  • Lil’ Bit of Life 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off & Open Farm Day

     
    Saturday, January 25th | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

     
    Join us for an afternoon of delicious chili, family fun, and farm adventures at Lil’ Bit of Life’s 1st Annual All-You-Can-Eat Chili Cook-Off and People’s Choice Contest! This is your chance to sample mouthwatering chili recipes, explore the farm, and make lasting memories.

    Event Details & Admission

    • Adult Tickets: $15

    • Youth Tickets (Ages 4-10): $10 (3 and under FREE)

     
    What’s Included in Admission?


    Your ticket includes access to a full lineup of activities:

    • Enjoy unlimited chili tastings and vote for your favorite! 

    • Farm Tours & Animal Meet-and-Greets: Meet our mini horses, Highland cow Archie, and other farm favorites.

    • Hayride: Take a scenic ride around the farm.

    • Photo Opportunities: Capture moments at our festive photo zones.

    • Bonfire: Cozy up by the fire to end the day.

    • Optional Pony Rides: Available for purchase during the event.

     
    Additional food, beverages, and farm merchandise will be available for purchase.

     
    Chili Cook-Off Rules

     
    Think you’ve got what it takes to win? Here’s what you need to know:

    • Registration Fee: $20. All proceeds go to support GRITS 4-H Club projects.

    • Ingredients: Chili must be homemade (no store-bought or packaged chili).

    • Allergy Information: List all ingredients on a card to display by your chili.

    • Serving Requirements: Bring at least 6 quarts (1.5 gallons) of chili and a serving spoon.

    • Setup Time: Chili must be at the farm by 2:00 PM for setup and warming.

    • Entrants Limit: Maximum of 15 participants.

    • We Provide: Tables, elecricity, condiments, toppings, cups, spoons, and napkins.

     
    Judging & Prizes

    • Each attendee will receive one token to vote for their favorite chili.

    • Prizes: Gift baskets will be awarded to the top 3 winners, announced at 5:30 PM.

    • Categories include People’s Choice based on token votes.

     
    Bonus for Entrants: Each chili entrant receives two free admission tickets!


    To Register as a Chili Competitor

     

    To register as a chili competitor, please complete the form below and submit a $20 registration fee to secure your spot. Registrations must be submitted no later than Friday, January 17th. If applicable, email your company logo to tracey@lilbitoflife.com after completing your submission. Be sure to review all competitor rules listed above before entering. Your registration includes two admission tickets. Additional team tickets can be purchased below or at the gate on the event day.


    We’re so excited to host you for this special day of delicious food and family fun. May the best chili win!

    Upon your arrival:

    We kindly request you to review the parking map provided below for your reference. As you approach the farm, we ask that you drive with caution, maintaining a slow pace down our driveway. After passing our house on the left, continue through the rear gate to locate a convenient parking spot. Follow the trail with blue arrows, guiding you through our goat area and leading you up to the check-in point. 

    We look forward to celebrating with you!

    -Tracey Rinehart, our team, and our 4 legged friends 

      

    Please be advised: for any cancellations please consider your payment a donation, there will be a NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE

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  • Chili Contestant Information:

    If you are registering to compete as a contestant in the chili fest, please fill out the required fields above and the fields below.

  • The Nitty Gritty: Please remember that we are a farm. The farm has dirt, animals, poop, allergens, and a host of other potentially harmful hazards. We do our best to keep animals who are kind and reduce/remove potential hazards, but we are still a working farm. Enter the farm at your own risk - and enjoy your visit! 

    PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYONE THAT IS PLANNING ON VISITING THE FARM ALL SIGN THE WAIVERS BELOW BEFORE ENTERING THE FARM. 

    ☆☆WARNING☆☆ Under Florida law, an agritourism operator is not liable for injury or death of, or damage or loss to, a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury, death, damage, or loss results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury, death, damage, or loss. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity. Chapter 2013 – 179, Section 570.96

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    Adult Admission Product Image
    Adult Admission$15 per person includes: public chili tasting & judging, farm tours, meet & greet with farm favorites, & a hayride for the family!
    $15.00
      
    Youth Admission Product Image
    Youth Admission$10 per youth includes: public chili tasting & judging, farm tours, meet & greet with farm favorites, & a hayride for the family!
    $10.00
      
    Pony Rides Product Image
    Pony RidesFor youth up to 100lbs.
    $7.00
      
    Barn Buks Special Product Image
    Barn Buks SpecialPurchase your tickets in advance and get $25 in Barn Buks for just $20. Use Barn Buks for any purchase made on the farm (excluding vendors).
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    Chili Competitor Registration Fee Product Image
    Chili Competitor Registration FeeThis fee covers your team's entry into the chili contest. Please ensure you carefully review the rules listed above and complete the entry form provided. (All proceeds from chili competitor registrations directly support GRITS 4-H Club projects.)
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