Local Event
Get ready for a spicy evening at the Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum on Thursday, October 10, 2024 starting at 5:00 PM! Join us for the 6th edition of our famous Chili Cook-off, where local chefs representing military units and local first responders will battle it out to see who makes the best chili in town. After the competition there will be an exciting auction to benefit SBNL's mission, followed immediately by a delicious BBQ served up by the Santa Maria Elks. Hosted beer and wine bar included all night. Don't miss out on this fun and flavorful event! Benefiting the Santa Barbara Navy League’s support of our adopted military unit members and families, including local U.S. Coast Guard, Naval Base Ventura County, Vandenberg SFB, UCSB Army ROTC, USMC 3/5 Darkhorse Battalion, youth programs and our ships: USS CALIFORNIA, USS RONALD REAGAN, USS SANTA BARBARA, and USS STOCKDALE.