Sept. 29-Oct. 1

This annual event, the Beach ‘n Chili Fest, returns to Myrtle Beach for its third year, and is presented in part by Bush’s Best. “Chiliheads” travel annually from near and far for this Fall (or late summer in South Carolina) chili cook-off and festival. The three-day event includes entertainment, car shows, live music, cooking demonstrations, lots of contests, such as the hot pepper-eating event, games galore, kids’ activities, food trucks, a beer garden, and some of the world’s best chili, with hundreds of flavors and recipes. Eat or compete with your best chili recipe in the Community Cup Chili Challenge, Firehouse Chili Challenge, or the World Championship. Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place, 812 N. Ocean Blvd. Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m. Free to attend. (931) 528-8852, www.icschili.com