St. Raphael parishioners and hobby brewers Adam White and Rob Philips enjoy a bit of friendly competition with friend Tom Haugh as they show off their home brews. (Travis McAfee photo)

Three cheers for Brewtober Chilifest. (Travis McAfee photo)

Winner of the chili cook-off, Frank Ray, samples a taste of a pilsner brew from a member of the Fayetteville Beer Club. (Travis McAfee photo)

Retired priest Msgr. James Mancini looks to cast his vote for favorite chili. (Travis McAfee photo)

While the chili cook-off and brewing competitions were the main attraction, many guests also participated in a silent auction. (Travis McAfee photo)

St. Raphael parishioners David Dixon and Anthony Reyes discuss their favorite chilies and brews. (Travis McAfee photo)

Local glass artist Samuel Moses of "Glass by Moses" displays his unique pendants, bracelets and bowls. (Travis McAfee photo)

Iced kegs keep plenty of beer cold throughout the evening. (Travis McAfee photo)

Tom and Karen Maddock, St. Raphael parishioners, are the brains behind the brew and chili success of "Brewtober." Their enthusiasm for hobby brewing inspired the establishment of this unusual annual event in 2014. (Travis McAfee photo)

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Brewtober Chilifest sparks friendly competition in Rogers

Published: October 8, 2016

Travis McAfee

Travis McAfee

Kurt McAfee shares a bit of his wife Kayla’s second-place homemade chili “K-Mac Beer Chili” with a fellow patron of the Third Annual Brewtober Chilifest Oct. 1 at St. Raphael Church in Springdale.

The event includes both a chili cook-off as well as a brewing competition with several local hobby brewers. While parishioners and local residents tasted their way through more than 50 chilies and 22 home brews, they enjoyed live music, a silent auction and the unique glass artwork of local artist Samuel Moses.

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