Greer's OC

Hi -Time Wine Cellars will be celebrating its 12^th annual Charity Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, August 12 from 12-5 p.m. benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast. This year’s theme is “Back to the 80’s,” and guests are also encouraged to wear their favorite 1980s retro clothing.

Attendees will sample chili and beverages from a wide variety of local businesses and organizations including 17^th Street Deli, Blinking Owl Distillery, Bonterra Vineyards, Bootleggers Brewery, The Cannery, Caliente, Catalina Fish Kitchen, Chronic Tacos, Costa Mesa Fire Department, The Country Club, Harp Inn, Jim Beam, Love & Puree, Newport Rib Company, Oak & Coal, Original Pizza & Sports Bar II, Santa Monica Seafood, Sgt Pepperoni's, Social, Tabu Shabu, Tiki-Ti, Tower 48, Town Park Brew Co.,Turner’s Pub 33 and Wild Goose Tavern.

Participating chefs will be competing for 1^st through 3^rd place from a panel of judges along with 1^st through 3^rd people’s choice. There will also be a prize for the most thematically decorated booth.

Live entertainment will be provided by Boxers N Briefs and 80s Ladies. The annual event benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast and has raised over $250,000 to date.

General Admission is $10 and allows admission from 12-5 p.m. The $20 ticket includes entry and 20 drink/raffle tickets. To avoid long entry lines, tickets can be purchased in advance at Hi-Time Wine Cellars or online at hitimewine.net/charity-chili-cook-off. Entry can also be purchased for $15 at the door or $25, which includes 20 drink/raffle tickets.

Hi-Time Wine Cellars is at 250 Ogle Street in Costa Mesa. hitimewine.net or call 949-650-8463.