Chili Cook Off - Lambertville / New Hope

03/01/2026

2026 Winter Festival Chili Competition Winners:

People’s Choice:
1st - Dilly’s Chili
2nd - Havana
3rd - Fishermans Mark & Annie B’s Sweets

Judge’s Choice:
1st - Dilly’s Chili
2nd - Triumph
3rd - Havana

Thank you to Lambertville New Hope Winter Festival, Triumph Brewery and there amazing staff, all the volunteers, the participants, and the attendees. Without everyone this event would not be possible. We hope you had fun and made some fond memories. See you next year- Cheers!

03/01/2026

GAME ON!

02/27/2026

SOLD OUT!
We look forward to seeing you on SUNDAY!

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

RESCHEDULED EVENT

IMPORTANT WEATHER UPDATE:

Friends, due to the potential for severe winter weather this weekend we have decided to move the Lambertville New Hope Winter Festival Chili Cook Off to a new date so everyone can safely enjoy the day.

New Date
Sunday March 1st 2026
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Same great chili
Same great community
Same great cause

This event is all about bringing people together supporting our neighbors and raising funds for local food pantries and social services and we want to be sure everyone can attend without worrying about the weather.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We cannot wait to see everyone in March for an even better Chili Cook Off.

Stay warm and we will see you soon.

01/26/2026

Lambertville New Hope Winter Festival Chili Cook Off 2026- Be There Or Be Square! (Sunday February 1st)

Winter Festival Final Week Countdown has begun and we are officially one week out from the Lambertville New Hope Chili Cook Off 2026. Let me tell you, the competition is shaping up to be a good one!

Grab your tickets now and plan a great afternoon with friends and neighbors. Enjoy amazing chili, cold beer, and a fun local tradition that brings our community together.

Tickets are going fast!

All proceeds support our friends and neighbors in need.

We Will See you there!

More info @ winterfestival.net

01/17/2026

Get ‘Em’ While They’re Hot!
Chili Cook Off Tickets are Selling Fast…

12/29/2025

Introducing the 2026 Winter Festival Chili Cook-Off logo!
Huge thanks to the incredibly talented Meghan DiFranco and Eric Capers for bringing this design to life in honor of the anniversary of our beloved country.
Another big shout-out to Tracy Topolin for dreaming up the fun concept behind it.

We couldn’t be more excited to share it. Please let us know what you think!

12/05/2025

Lambertville / New Hope Winter Festival 2026 Website

12/01/2025

2026 LAMBERTVILLE / NEW HOPE WINTER FESTIVAL ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

2026 Lambertville / New Hope Winter Festival Chili Cook Off  Location: Triumph Brewery in New Hope, PA  Date: Sunday, February 1st 2026 (Weekend Before SuperBowl) Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm (doors open @ 11:30 with a cash bar) Chili & Beer Ticket - Includes a commemorative pint glass,