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The Cork Fun Chili Cook-Off

The Cork Fun Chili Cook-Off

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For more than two decades, the volunteer committee for the Fun Chili Cook-Off has put in the work for free to host this tasty event, from which all money earned goes directly to the benefit of Send a Kid to Camp as a featured charity of the Arizona Sportsmen’s Fund Tucson, Arizona. Including proceeds from the 2025 event, The Cork Fun Chili Cook-Off has raised almost $350,000 for this remarkable charity.

Add The Cork Fun Chili Cook-Off 2026 to your calendar!

The competitive lineup of Tucson’s best local restaurants is set for The Cork Fun Chili Cook-Off 2026.  The competition promises to be hot and delicious, with the competitors vying for the opportunity to win bragging rights as Champion for the benefit of the Send a Kid to Camp initiative of the Arizona Sportsmen’s Fun! 

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@Knellersdelicatessen is NOW OPEN FOR DINNER🌙🍻

The New York-style deli at 2545 E. Speedway Blvd. is expanding beyond breakfast and lunch with a new evening menu featuring house-made potato hoagies, freshly sliced pastrami and brisket, and new hot and cold sandwiches.

Everything is brined in-house, and the deli now bakes its own bread and bagels. Dinner is also served alongside all-day breakfast favorites, plus beer and wine.

Find new menu additions like the Chopped Cheese, Italian Beef, and Smoked Prime Rib Dip at Kneller’s, now open for dinner Wednesday- Sunday! 

Breakfast and lunch on Tuesdays. 

Read the article on Tucsonfoodie.com@Knellersdelicatessen is NOW OPEN FOR DINNER🌙🍻 The New York-style deli at 2545 E. Speedway Blvd. is expanding beyond breakfast and lunch with a new evening menu featuring house-made potato hoagies, freshly sliced pastrami and brisket, and new hot and cold sandwiches. Everything is brined in-house, and the deli now bakes its own bread and bagels. Dinner is also served alongside all-day breakfast favorites, plus beer and wine. Find new menu additions like the Chopped Cheese, Italian Beef, and Smoked Prime Rib Dip at Kneller’s, now open for dinner Wednesday- Sunday! Breakfast and lunch on Tuesdays. Read the article on Tucsonfoodie.com
From carving jack-o’-lanterns to baking pumpkin pies, a trip to a local pumpkin patch is a fun way to celebrate the season and support local farms. Here are a few spots around Tucson where you can pick your own pumpkins.🎃

• @apple_annies 
• @arizonapumpkinpatch 
• @brianandkellyspumpkinsandtrees 
• @maranapumpkinpatch 

Tucsonfoodie.comFrom carving jack-o’-lanterns to baking pumpkin pies, a trip to a local pumpkin patch is a fun way to celebrate the season and support local farms. Here are a few spots around Tucson where you can pick your own pumpkins.🎃 • @apple_annies • @arizonapumpkinpatch • @brianandkellyspumpkinsandtrees • @maranapumpkinpatch Tucsonfoodie.com
@Heartswellbooks GRAND OPENING PARTY is happening this Friday, October 16, from 10am to 8pm.💐📚🍷

@Yogawaja, @knghtmvs, @slowbodybeer, @lalalinks.tucson, @ensenadastreetfood, and their neighbors at @dilunacandlestore will also be open and joining in on the celebration!

Vegan & gluten-free options🎉@Heartswellbooks GRAND OPENING PARTY is happening this Friday, October 16, from 10am to 8pm.💐📚🍷 @Yogawaja, @knghtmvs, @slowbodybeer, @lalalinks.tucson, @ensenadastreetfood, and their neighbors at @dilunacandlestore will also be open and joining in on the celebration! Vegan & gluten-free options🎉
Foodie mixer at @kindeethaiaz!🌸 Thank you to Kin Dee Thai and everyone who came out to enjoy the evening with us!

Want to explore Tucson’s restaurant scene, eat at exclusive dinners with local chefs, and get $7,500+ in perks at 130 local spots? Tap the Tucson Foodie membership link in bio.Foodie mixer at @kindeethaiaz!🌸 Thank you to Kin Dee Thai and everyone who came out to enjoy the evening with us! Want to explore Tucson’s restaurant scene, eat at exclusive dinners with local chefs, and get $7,500+ in perks at 130 local spots? Tap the Tucson Foodie membership link in bio.