Henry Hudson Tri-District Education Foundation’s biggest fundraiser and community event, Chilifest, is returning for the 18th year Sunday, September 27.
The major fund-raising event will be outdoors from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 27 on the grounds of the Charles J. Hesse Parish Center between West Highland Ave and South Ave, Atlantic Highlands. The site provides space, indoor access and no need for a rain date.
Just like a good bottle of rich, warm, full-bodied whiskey, this year’s theme is “Aged to Perfection” and will feature chili tastings, unlimited drinks, live entertainment and prizes.
In addition to chili, beverages are included and will be provided by Carton Brewing and Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum. Live entertainment will feature local favorite, The Elastic Waist Band, who always get the crowd up off their feet and on to the dance floor!
Attendees entering a chili attend free of charge. Prizes will be awarded for “People’s Choice” (attendees vote for their favorite chili), as well as judges’ selection of “Most Exotic,” “Vegetarian” and “Best in Fest.” There will also be a “Restaurant” category, where local dining establishments will go head-to-head!
The overall winner takes home the coveted Chilifest trophy to be displayed in their home until the following ‘fest.
Tickets, which can be purchased online at www.hhtdef.org, are being offered at a special reduced price of $45 before September 5 and then $50 thereafter as well as at the door. ‘
Fest Friend Sponsorships are also available for $200 per family, and include two tickets, a limited-edition Chilifest t-shirt, an official “lawn chili,” and recognition at the event.
T-shirts will also be available to pre order on the website. Proceeds will benefit the Henry Hudson Tri-District Education Foundation (HHTDEF) and its missions to fund teacher-driven initiatives that provide cutting-edge STEAM programming and activities blending Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Athletics and Mathematics in the district’s three schools, Atlantic Highlands Elementary (AHES), Highlands Elementary (HES) and Henry Hudson Regional School (HHRS).
Since its inception, the Education Foundation has granted over $170,000 in STEAM programming and equipment. A sampling of funded initiatives includes new MacBooks for Digital Video classes and projects, a 3D printer for the STEAM Academy , the Signature Project – Interactive assembly with artist Patrick Dunning for all 6th and 7th-grade students and the HHRS Steam Academy for all three schools.
In addition more equipment includes iPads and Apples Pencils at the highlands school) 50 Chromebooks for remote learning for both elementary schools, Chromebooks, Whiteboards, iPads and Podcast Equipment (All Soundboard, Spotlight, Choreographic Support and Orchestra Professionals for Theatre Arts at Henry Hudson, Science Lab Microscopes, Plant Models, Greenhouses and Eyepiece Projector in Highlands Piano Keyboards and iPad Music Software at Atlantic Highlands, band instruments and assistance for band trip to Disney, 3D Printers and materials for Makers Space Science Labs and Field trips including Guggenheim, MoMA, iFly and Science Lab (All) The Foundation thanks its premium sponsors and the many community members who attend and support their efforts.
To become a sponsor or for more information on upcoming events, please visit http://hhtdef.org, email info@hhtdef.org or visit us on Facebook.
The Henry Hudson Tri-district Education Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization.
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