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If you are looking for some great Saturday entertainment, you need look no farther than downtown Griffin’s 2nd Saturday Chili Crawl.
Tonight from 5 to 8 p.m., the Downtown Council and Griffin Main Street Program are hosting this free event to help you shake off those winter blues.
“Crawl” around downtown Griffin and taste 16 unique chili recipes crafted by local chefs or your favorite cook in the kitchen. Stroll through town and enjoy 2nd Saturday activities, special promotions at downtown restaurants and retailers, your favorite adult beverage in the Green Go-Cup and live music along the streets while you taste and score each chili recipe.
This 2nd Saturday event will conclude at 8:30 p.m. with an after party at Bank Street Café, where you and your crew can grab a drink and enjoy your favorite appetizer while the scorecards are tallied, and the Chili Crawl Champion is named. Finish out the night with a live band taking the stage at 9 p.m.
The Chili Crawl participating business locations are Taco N Go, Sip N Shop, the Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce, 2nd Time Around Luxury & Consignment, Safehouse Coffee Roasters hosting City Church, Rue Colline Art Gallery and Studios, High Cotton Low Tide, ‘stache studio hosting Zoomies Pet Care, Slices Pizzeria, The Cotton Mill, Championship Martial Arts, Lola Cigar hosting The Griffin Fire Department, 6th Street Pier, Paragon Realty and Caldwell Cottage.
Downtown Griffin is thrilled to kick off the New Year with 2nd Saturday, a free event for the entire community to come and explore all that Downtown Griffin has to offer. For 2020, 2nd Saturday will bring a truly unique experience and different theme to the downtown area each month with free entertainment, special events and deals and promotions at varying restaurants and retailers.
Downtown Griffin is excited to announce the 2nd Saturday Rhythm & Brews Date Night Downtown in February and the 2nd Saturday ShamRock’n’Roll in March. Mark your calendar and come to Downtown Griffin to shop, dine and explore every second Saturday of the month.



