Nov 6, 2023

Troy Waterfront Chili Festival set for Saturday

The 2nd annual "Troy Waterfront Chili Festival" is set for this Saturday in the River Street Market inside the Hedley Building, 433 River Street.

The event, organized by Brown's Brewing, is a fundraiser for Folds of Honor New York. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded more than 51,000 scholarships totaling more than $240 million to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. It recently announced it is expanding to incorporate first responders such as police, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics.

Tickets available online, are $20 in advance, $25 day of (children under 12 free). The festival will run from 1 to 4 p.m., with attendees being able to sample various chilis from a range of eateries including those operating in the River Street Market's food court. 

Participating eateries that operate on the Troy waterfront:

  • Brown’s Brewing Company
  • Troy Beer Garden
  • Ryan’s Wake
  • Oh Corn, Arepas and More
  • Maria’s Healthy Smoothies and Bowls
  • Pataconia
  • Prime Burger
  • Taco Libre
  • Organa Juice Bar
  • Hummucidal
  • The Fox and The Burn

In addition, Joe Aldee and the Lug Nuts will provide live music for the family-friendly event.

Attendees are asked to bring a bag of groceries to donate to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and be entered in a drawing for a prize raffle.


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