Grab a Spoon and Cast Your Vote at Natural State Beer Co.’s Chili Cook-Off
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NWA’s chili debate is getting an official answer on February 28th, and your taste buds are the deciding vote.
Natural State Beer Company is opening up its taproom for a free afternoon of homemade chilis, cold German-style lagers, and friendly competition. Local cooks are throwing down their best recipes, and you get to decide who takes home the title.
THE DEETS
📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 🕛 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
📍 Natural State Beer Company | 5214 W Village Pkwy, Ste 140, Rogers, AR 72758
🎟️ Free admission — unlimited chili samples on the house
🌶️ Competing? Sign up here
🔗 More info
Spoon at the Ready
Work your way through a lineup of homemade chilis from local competitors, each one gunning for the crown. Sample as many as you’d like, pair every bowl with one of Natural State’s German-style brews, and cast your vote before the final tally.
The taproom’s relaxed, cozy atmosphere makes this the kind of afternoon worth lingering in. No cover, no ticket. Just show up with an appetite.
Think You Can Handle the Heat
Spots for competitors are limited, so if you want in, get your entry submitted at this form soon.
This is the kind of Saturday afternoon NWA does well. Pull up a stool, grab a lager, and let the best chili win.
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