Chili on the Comstock returns to Virginia City May 18-19

The 42nd annual Chili on the Comstock will return to heat up Virginia City from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19.

Guests can indulge in a diverse array of chili styles, from spicy to mild and chili verde. The event is paired with a craft beer tour and the return of The Great Fire-Hot Chili Pepper Challenge as well as a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

For those craving spice, the Chili Tour package ignites taste buds with 10 chili samples and a chance to cast a vote for their favorite chili cook. The craft beer tour will feature 12 hand-selected local and regional craft beer samples poured at Virginia City's renowned saloons and craft beer tents along with three sweet treats.

Chili and craft beer packages are available for purchase, offering a mix of chili and beer, in addition to smaller samples.

Registration for the event includes two drink tokens valid at one of the event bars, five chili samples, and the chance to compete for the title of Chili Eating Champion.

The top three finishers will be awarded trophies, with the champion taking home a percentage of the registration pot. Tickets and tour packages are available for purchase online at https://lbe.ticketspice.com/vcchili2024.

For information, call 775-847-7500 or visit visitvirginiacitynv.com.