Get ready for our Maryland Avenue Fall Fest & Charity Chili Cook-Off!

Mark your calendars for September 21 from 3 to 8 PM and join us for a day packed with fun, flavor, and fantastic vibes! DJ COCO Bee will be on deck spinning the tunes while you catch all the college football action on our outdoor big screens.

Think you’re a corn hole champ? Prove it at the tournament hosted by our friends from the Steel City Softball League. The winning team will walk away with a $50 5801 gift card.

Sip on refreshing beers from Two Frays Brewery & New France Brewing Company or enjoy a craft cocktail from Love, Katie Distilling.

Our Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off is the main event—from 4 to 6 PM, come and taste what several local LGBTQ+ organizations have been brewing in their kitchens as they go head-to-head in this culinary competition.

$10 wristband purchase to sample and judge. $500 will go to the winning organization and 50% of wristband sales will be split between 2nd and 3rd place. Winners to be announced at conclusion of the event.

Participating organizations include:
—Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh
—Allies for Health + Wellbeing
—Steel City Softball League
—Shepherd Wellness Community
—Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation
—Proud Haven
—Steel City Volleyball League
—Pittsburgh Equality Center
—Wakefield Law Group (representing the Transgender Legal Defense Fund)

Finally, don’t miss out on The Pretzel Shop pretzels paired with the ever-delicious Dixie Surewood to help usher in the season!

Let’s make this festival unforgettable—come for the chili, stay for the fun, and support a great cause!