Saturday February, 21 2026

Nature: 5^th Annual Chili Cook-Off – Paradise Pub benefitting Indian River

Location: Paradise Pub

Address:  34814 Long Neck Rd Millsboro, DE 19966

On Saturday, February 21^st, the Paradise Pub hosted their 5^th Annual Chili Cook-Off. 

This Paradise Pub Chili Cook-Off is intended to benefit a non-profit, charitable entity that benefits the community and the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was chosen as the beneficiary.

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company did attend and have an apparatus display and was available to assist with any community inquiries.

In total Paradise Pub presented the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company with a check for $2,518.

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company hereby thanks Paradise Pub and Tortella Enterprises for constantly thinking of our organization with their charitable giving.

Indian River also acknowledges and thanks each attendee for their respective contribution as well.

Illustrated herewith are a few photographs of the day’s activities.

Event Details

Date & Time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Location: Paradise Pub, 34814 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Admission: Entry for spectators is a suggested $10 donation at the door, with all proceeds going to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company.

Activities: Attendees can sample a variety of chili recipes—ranging from classic to spicy—and vote for their favorites while enjoying live music.

Entry is free, with a suggested $10 donation at the door to benefit the IRVFC