The inaugural Cincinnati Chili Week kicks off Monday, Feb. 19, and to celebrate, one of its participating restaurants is doing it up big.
During Chili Week, Gold Star Chili will have three special meal deals ranging from $5-$7. You can get two cheese coneys for $5; a 3-, 4- or 5-way for $6 or a single chili burger with fries for $7. And while Chili Week may only last seven days, Gold Star Chili will make it Chili Year for 100 lucky winners. Those winners will get one free, eligible Gold Star entree per week for an entire year. Those include:
- Chili cheese fries
- Chili burger and fries
- Regular or vegetarian 3-way
- Two cheese coneys
- Gorito
- Chili salad
To enter to win, all you need to do is stop by a Gold Star location between Feb. 19-25 and order one of the special Chili Week meal deals. Then, share a photo of your meal on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, or TikTok with the hashtags #GoldStarChiliContest and #CincinnatiChiliWeek and mention or tag Gold Star. This will automatically enter you to win.
“We are proud to be a part of the region’s first Cincinnati Chili Week to celebrate Cincinnati’s most iconic dish,” Gold Star President and CEO Roger David said in a press release. “Chili will always be the heart of Gold Star. We invite all our fellow chili-loving friends and family, old and new, to join us in this wonderful celebration of culture, cuisine, and, of course, Cincinnati.”
And on National Chili Day, Feb. 22, 25 additional chili fans will win free chili for a year through special “Surprise and Delight” opportunities at various participating Gold Stars. David himself will distribute these gifts throughout the day in honor of a holiday that is uniquely Cincinnati.
To find a Gold Star location near you, visit goldstarchili.com.
Learn more about Cincinnati Chili Week here.
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This article appears in Feb 12-12, 2024.

