Find more Visual Arts Center of Richmond Events
Description
Join us for the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s 11th Annual VisArts Chili Throwdown presented by TowneBank on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 6 – 8pm. Proceeds from the Chili Throwdown support VisArts programming.
Participating restaurants contribute their best chili, which is taste-tested by our judges and event attendees. After voting, you're welcome to go back for a full bowl of your favorite chili.
VisArts Members, your ticket is $30, and you get early access to the event (starting at 5:30pm)! Early admission means you're among the first to pick your bowl(s)! Not a member yet? You can join today!
General public tickets are $35.
Youth under the age of 12 eat for $5, and kids under 3 eat for free.
Adult admission (both general and VisArts member tickets) includes:
☑️ a sample of chili from each restaurant
☑️ one serving of the chili of your choosing
☑️ a handmade ceramic bowl made by a VisArts clay artist
☑️ one free beer or glass of wine
Youth tickets do not come with a ceramic bowl.
Additional ceramic bowls are available for purchase, though some limitations apply. All purchases benefit VisArts programming!
At the end of the evening, VisArts presents awards to two restaurants: a Critics' Choice Award, selected by the judges, and a People's Choice Award, selected by you!
Event parking is available at Dogwood Middle School. The event is both indoors and outdoors. The event is accessible to individuals using mobility aids.
Date & Time
Fri, Oct 3, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
1812 West Main StreetRichmond, Virginia 23220
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond is a non-profit community arts center founded in 1963. Our mission is to celebrate and support the creative life of all people through art-making, exhibitions and community programs.