About the event

Since 1999, the Lip Rippin’ Chilympics has raised money for ocean-friendly projects along the Grand Strand, and this year it's on Day of the Dead… Join us Sunday 11/2 for Chili de Muerto - celebrating 23 years of Chili, Music, and MORE - and support the Sea Beyond Foundation, a 501c3 dedicated to preserving our beaches and marine life. Sample the Best Chili recipes on the Beach and vote for your favorite. Rock out to LIVE music; shop a wide variety of local food, art, and crafts Enjoy craft beers, signature cocktails, sangria, and cannabis seltzers … AND wear your favorite Day of the Dead costume for a chance to WIN fun prizes! Think you’ve got the Best Chili on the Beach? Enter your favorite original recipe for a chance to win over $2,000 in cash and prizes… OR just bring your friends, your ID, and your SPOON to join the fun! Skip the lines and get your tickets NOW! We’ll see you at the Wicked Tuna… Thank you for supporting our oceans and beaches for the past 23+ years, MAHALO!!!

Dates

Nov 02, 2025 · 11:00 AM - Nov 02, 2025 · 6:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

South Carolina, United States

4123 HWY 17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina 29576, United States

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Parking instructions

Volunteers, vendors, and competitors who do NOT have to move their cars before 5pm should park in the employee lot or Claw House lot; everyone else should park in designated lots/spaces outside the venue.

Health & safety

Anyone with food allergies should pay close attention to the ingredients listed by each team, per recipe, including the use of chili peppers. Local EMT's will be on site to assist anyone in need of assistance. Alcohol consumption is restricted to patrons 21 years of age and older. If you plan on drinking, please do so responsibly and arrange a Designated Driver, Uber, Lift, or Taxi. Thank you!

Event highlights

Sea Beyond Foundation

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To help protect our oceans, beaches, and marine life, the founders of Surfrider Grand Strand created a new 501c3 non-profit organization designed to act locally, focusing their efforts here along South Carolina's Grand Strand:  the Sea Beyond Foundation.

Downtribe!

2 full sets of local reggae-inspired dark steady!!!

Whiskey Neat

Full throttle guitar-driven southern rock at its finest ... 2 full sets!

Tickets

Price: $3.00-120.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes

Combos

Quick Pick

$21.58

Includes Base Price:$20.00, Processing fees: $1.58

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Bowl & Brew Combo

$42.84

Includes Base Price:$40.00, Processing fees: $2.84

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Sea Beyond Combo

$64.09

Includes Base Price:$60.00, Processing fees: $4.09

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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Big Kahuna Bundle (2 people)

$127.85

Includes Base Price:$120.00, Processing fees: $7.85

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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Food & Bev

Chili Ticket

$3.52

Includes Base Price:$3.00, Processing fees: $0.52

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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Drink Ticket

$6.71

Includes Base Price:$6.00, Processing fees: $0.71

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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Merch

T-Shirt

$21.58

Includes Base Price:$20.00, Processing fees: $1.58

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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Silly Mug

$21.58

Includes Base Price:$20.00, Processing fees: $1.58

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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Donation

$5 Donation

$5.64

Includes Base Price:$5.00, Processing fees: $0.64

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This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

$20 Donation

$21.58

Includes Base Price:$20.00, Processing fees: $1.58

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Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Vendor Applications

Interested in applying:

3 active applications

Food Vendors

Deadline: Oct 10, 2025

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NOTE: This application is for tent spots only; food trucks are a separate application...

We are accepting a limited number of pop-up food vendors. Booths are $100 per 10x10 spot for the day. If you need more than 10x10, then you must apply for an additional spot. To apply, briefly describe your business and attach a copy of your logo, menu, your DEHEC certification, and proof of liability insurance using the links below. You may also submit pictures of your set up and featured menu items for patrons to view on the event website (optional).

Please know that submitting this application does NOT guarantee you a spot at the event. We will review all applications and let you know once all applications are in.

You will be charged a $25 non-refundable application fee; however, you will not be charged the $100 booth fee unless your business is approved.

By submitting this application, you agree to all terms and conditions set forth in the "Terms & Conditions" listed below.

Food Trucks

Deadline: Oct 10, 2025

Apply now

This application is for Food Trucks only; pop-up food vendor spots are a separate application)

We are accepting a limited number of food trucks. Truck fee is $100 per 10x10 spot. If your rig is longer than 10ft, then you must apply for an additional spot(s). To apply, briefly describe your business and attach a copy of your menu, your DEHEC certification, and proof of liability insurance using the links below. You may also submit pictures of your set up and featured menu items (optional).

Please know that submitting this application does NOT guarantee you a spot at the event. We will review all applications and let you know once all applications are in.

Yes, you will be charged a $25, non-refundable application fee; no, you will not be charged the $100 Food Truck Fee unless your application is approved.

By submitting this application, you agree to all terms and conditions set forth in the "Terms & Conditions" listed below.

Craft Vendors

Deadline: Oct 10, 2025

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NOTE: This application is for non-food vendors only; food vendors/trucks must submit a different application.

We are accepting a limited number of pop-up vendors. Booths are $100 per 10x10. To apply, briefly describe your business/products and submit proof of liability insurance using the links below. You may also submit pictures of your set up and featured items (optional).

Please know that submitting this application does NOT guarantee you a spot at the event. We will review all applications and let you know once all applications are in.

Yes, you will be charged a $25 non-refundable application fee; no, you will not be charged the $100 Booth Fee unless your application is approved.

By submitting this application, you agree to all terms and conditions set forth in the "Terms & Conditions" listed below.

Chili Teams

Interested in applying:

1 active application

Chili Masters

Deadline: Oct 10, 2025

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Got the "Best Chili on the Beach"? Wanna win cold, hard cash??? All you need is $25 and at least 10 gallons of ORIGINAL chili per recipe. (Yes, you may enter multiple recipes.)

To enter, fill out your information and pay the $25 entry fee. We will cap the competition at 30 recipes, so sign up ASAP...

Categories include: Best Overall, Best Vegetarian, Best Theme, Hottest, Most Original, and People’s Choice.

By submitting this application, you agree to all terms and conditions set forth in the "Terms & Conditions" listed below

Terms & Conditions

Tickets are available for purchase online in advance AND at in person the day of the event, starting at 11am. Please, remember your ID, your cash, and your spoon, but please leave your pets at home, thank you!

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