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The People and Judges Agree
October 3, 2011, Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. The Atlantic Highlands Front Porch Club hosted its 7th Annual Chilifest on Saturday, October 1 at the Strauss Mansion in Atlantic Highlands. With 35 chili cook-off competitors and 400+ attendees, the Front Porch Club raised over $10,000 to benefit the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society. More ... Thurman Repeats as Chilifest Champ!
It took a few years but Atlantic Highlands resident Daniel Thurman returned to the top of the Chilifest charts with his “CincoOcho” chili. The CincoOcho refers to the five different kinds of meat and the eight varieties of homegrown peppers used in his recipe. Thurman, the Best in ’Fest Winner in 2004 has seen the Front Porch Club Chilifest evolve over the past six years. More ... Chilifest 2009
The fifth annual Atlantic Highlands Front Porch Chilifest raised $4,500 to make repairs to the Strauss Mansion on Prospect Circle and increased awareness of the local historical society. More ... Chilifest 2008
The Fourth Annual Atlantic Highlands Front Porch Club Chilifest, held on October 4, 2008, raised $3,000 with all proceeds going to the AACC Food Pantry. The AACC Food Pantry is an ecumenical food pantry of Atlantic Highlands’ churches that helps over 200 families in the Bayshore region. More ... Chilifest 2007
Third Annual Front Porch Club Chilifest Benefits Atlantic Highlands Library
More than 200 people attended Saturday’s third annual Front Porch Club Chilifest hosted by Todd and Charlotte Magee of Atlantic Highlands. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Atlantic Highlands library.
“By every measure, this was the most successful Chilifest yet,” said Benson Chiles, last year’s host. “How can you beat it . . . great weather, gracious hosts, fun neighbors, hot chili, cold beer, and a good cause. This is what community is all about.” Chilifest 2006
Congratualtions to Dan Thurman, the winner of the the 2nd Annual Front Porch Club Chilifest. Dan's chili recipe was not as spicy as his entry last year, but it featured a new ingredient--pumpkin. Thanks to all of the sponsors, volunteers and participants. In addition to a fun day, more than $800 was raised to benefit the Atlantic Highlands Library. More ... Photos from the First Annual Chilifest of 2005
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Click on the "Register" button above to join the FPC. You will receive occaisional announcements about Atlantic Highlands happenings as well as invitations to FPC events. More ... Summer Kick-off Success
The Atlantic Highlands FPC kick-off to summer at the Ocean Club over Memorial Day weekend was a great chance to gather with old friends and meet some new ones. Special thanks to Charlotte Magee and Joe Neiderberger for volunteering their time for the day. More ... Wecome to our new website . . .
Here's the new site. . . finally. Eventually this will serve as the repository for all things FPC. We're still adding functionality and content, so register now and we'll keep you posted as things progress. In the meantime, if you're interested in helping with the site, contact Benson Chiles at bensonchiles@comcast.net. Cheers! More ... | ||||||||
