Chili Cook-off at Druid City Brewing Tomorrow Supports Tuscaloosa Food Pantry

The annual event at the local brewery will raise funds for the Table of Grace Food Pantry.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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A chili cook-off will be held tomorrow afternoon at Druid City Brewing in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The event will raise money for the Table of Grace Food Pantry at Grace Presbyterian Church. Competitors can enter the cook-off for $20, while attendees can taste the chili for a $10 cover charge. Judges will award prizes for the best overall chili, people's choice, and best nontraditional recipe. After the cook-off, there will be a night of live music featuring local bands.

Why it matters

The chili cook-off is an annual event that brings the Tuscaloosa community together to support a local food pantry. With temperatures expected to drop overnight, the event will provide a timely opportunity to raise funds and awareness for an organization that helps those in need in the area.

The details

The 2026 Druid City Brewing Chili Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, February 21st from 2 to 5 p.m. Interested competitors can still sign up by emailing Tyler at druidcitychili@gmail.com. Judges will evaluate the entries and award prizes for the best overall chili, people's choice, and best nontraditional recipe. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Table of Grace Food Pantry at Grace Presbyterian Church on Hargrove Road. After the cook-off, local bands Haysop and Jacob Kynard will perform a live music show starting at 7 p.m.

  • The chili cook-off will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 2 to 5 p.m.
  • The live music show will start at 7 p.m. on the same day, after the cook-off ends.

The players

Druid City Brewing

A local brewery in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that is hosting the annual chili cook-off.

Table of Grace Food Pantry

A food pantry located at Grace Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa that will receive a portion of the proceeds from the chili cook-off.

Haysop

A local rock band that will perform at Druid City Brewing after the chili cook-off.

Jacob Kynard

A local musician who will also perform at Druid City Brewing after the chili cook-off.

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What’s next

Interested competitors can still sign up for the chili cook-off by emailing Tyler at druidcitychili@gmail.com.

The takeaway

The annual chili cook-off at Druid City Brewing is an opportunity for the Tuscaloosa community to come together, enjoy good food and music, and support a local food pantry that helps those in need. The event's timing ahead of a cold snap also makes it a timely way to raise funds and awareness for an important cause.