SOUP-R-BOWL of CHILI Challenge- Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society
The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society is once again sponsoring its annual Soup-R-Bowl of Chili Challenge on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m The competition is held at the Lakehurst Community Center, 207 Center Street. Local organizations “pick up a ladle” and enter their best chili and soup recipes in this popular competition. Past participants include the Lakehurst Police Department, Lakehurst Fleet Reserve Association, Lakehurst Fire Company, Lakehurst First Aid Squad, Lakehurst PTA, the Knights of Columbus, and the Arista Care Cooking Club.
The Soup-R-Bowl of Chili Challenge is the major fund raiser for the historical society. Admission is $5 with a gift auction and 50/50 raffle scheduled during the event. Baked goods along with soda, water and chips for sale. All funds raised assist in maintaining the Lakehurst Historical Society Museum, located at 300 Center Street, which helps to keep our rich local history alive.
Advance sale tickets are available at the Lakehurst Museum and at Colonial Bouquet Flower Shop, 3 Union Avenue. Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the event. Snow date of Sunday, February 1.
For more information, please contact Kathy Abrahamsen at (908) 839-7388.