A red chili pepper stands to the left of the "Chili Cook-off at the Ballpark" text, with a baseball-themed logo for "Valley Field" at the bottom.

Fans of Valley Field

LXCL:Entry to event plus chili tastes! (Will be $20 at door.)

General Admission Entry

Fire up your appetite and head to the ballpark for Chili CookOff at the Ballpark 2026 (Takin&#39; it to the Streets!) 🌶️⚾ This friendly cookoff helps Fans of Valley Field preserve the heritage of Sullivan (Valley) Field and keep it a joyful, year‑round gathering space for Grand Rapids neighbors, families, and fans of all ages. Since our beloved ballpark is currently getting some love, and is under construction - we are hosting it in the street at The Garage Bar and Chicago Beef Joint. It&#39;s gonna be epic! You can enter at 11am - either at the north or south end of Ottawa. (Newberry or Mason) Chili tasting begins at 2:30pm, but get there early - as it may run out quickly! There will be food and beverages for sale at Garage Bar and Chicago Beef Joint.&nbsp; Live music! Football! Chili! Kids 6-and-under are free. Entry is $15 in advance (online - here) or $20 at the door. Includes chili tastes.&nbsp;No outside food or beverages allowed.&nbsp;

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Fire up your appetite and head to the ballpark for Chili CookOff at the Ballpark 2026 (Takin' it to the Streets!) 🌶️⚾ This friendly cookoff helps Fans of Valley Field preserve the heritage of Sullivan (Valley) Field and keep it a joyful, year‑round gathering space for Grand Rapids neighbors, families, and fans of all ages. Since our beloved ballpark is currently getting some love, and is under construction - we are hosting it in the street at The Garage Bar and Chicago Beef Joint. It's gonna be epic! You can enter at 11am - either at the north or south end of Ottawa. (Newberry or Mason) Chili tasting begins at 2:30pm, but get there early - as it may run out quickly! There will be food and beverages for sale at Garage Bar and Chicago Beef Joint.  Live music! Football! Chili! Kids 6-and-under are free. Entry is $15 in advance (online - here) or $20 at the door. Includes chili tastes. No outside food or beverages allowed.

Fans of Valley Field

Chili CookOff at the Ballpark 2026 (Takin' it to the Streets!)

819 Ottawa Ave NW

General Admission Entry

$15

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