Nevada's Annual Chili Competition Will Rock Your Taste Buds

Every May, the best chili cooks gather in Nevada for Virginia City’s annual Chili on the Comstock, a fun-filled weekend showcasing some of the best chili chefs in the country! Bring your appetite and savor sample after sample while trying to decide who has what it takes to bring home the coveted Best Chili awards. Part of the weekend’s events includes the Craft Beer Tour. So plan your trip now for the 39^th annual cooking competition and prepare yourself for a tasty and exciting time in this historic town where the best of the best go head-to-head. You won’t want to miss it!

Bring the family! Music and a festive atmosphere take over historic C Street in Virginia City. Make it a day (or stay the entire weekend) to indulge in some guilt-free eating.

Listen for the exciting roar of bikers as they roll into Virginia City for the delicious event. Locals mingle with tourists and visitors from all over the country at this spicy weekend cookoff extravaganza.

Want to try them all? No worries! With a multitude of samples from chili experts, your taste buds will light up at the different varieties at Chili on the Comstock.

This is serious business! Chefs aren’t competing just for your appetite; they’re also hoping to gain a spot in the International Chili Society World Finals.

Try dozens of different chili flavors, from fiery to mellow. There's a tasty chili to suit just about any palate and heat tolerance.

Chefs aim to take home the coveted Chili on the Comstock trophy.

Want a way to wash all that chili down? The Craft Beer Tour coincides with the chili competition. Local spots all over town will be glad you stopped in to enjoy a sample or cold glass of beer.

Kids can enjoy rides including bounce houses, slip n’ slides, and bungee trampolines. Adults delight in browsing local goods and even memorabilia at various tents.

So set your calendars for May 22-23 and leave room for lots and lots of chili at Virginia City’s annual Chili on the Comstock and Craft Beer Tour. With kiddie rides, music, and entertainment, come enjoy this Nevada foodie scene. The chili may be hot and spicy, but the weekend will be sweet for all.

Learn more about Chili on the Comstock by visiting the town’s website.

Want to do more while in Virginia City, NV? Check out this narrated trolley tour!

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