Dee Lee, parishioner at St. Raphael Church and one of the many chili cooks, offers a taste of her homemade chili entry during Brewtober Oct. 7. (Travis McAfee photo)

Attendees discuss in-depth critiques of the home brew in progress. Attendees were able to enjoy homemade chili and craft beer. (Travis McAfee photo)

Sons of Ark band rocked out at Brewtober on Oct. 7 in Springdale. (Travis McAfee photo)

As the sun sets, Jessica Fulghum (left) and Mary Engledowl chat and enjoy chili while keeping warm by the fire. (Travis McAfee photo)

Brewtober draws both Catholics and non-Catholics in Northwest Arkansas. Rick Segalla (left), Daniel Sundara, Madeline Segalla, Kelsey Sundara and Mary Ann Segalla enjoy the festivities. (Travis McAfee photo)

Tiffany Walker decides to try a brew from Stephen Chapman who came dressed for the part. (Travis McAfee photo)

Tom Maddock, founder and co-organizer of Brewtober, attempts to persuade Brian Dean and Jim Crouch to try his own home brew. Patrons got to vote for their favorite chili and beer. (Travis McAfee photo)

Newly ordained Father Ramses Mendieta enjoys fellowship with Leticia and Raul Pinedo (left), Ubaldo and Carmen Márquez, Edgar and Irma Hernández and Gerardo and Irma García. (Travis McAfee photo)

Sister Maria Catherine and Sister Joseph Andrew, OP, Mother of the Eucharist of Michigan, stop by Brewtober on their visit to the area. Newly ordained Father William Burmester enjoys their company. (Travis McAfee photo)

Tom Maddock (left) presents Frank Ray with the champion of chili apron. This is Frank's second time to win the chili event. (Travis McAfee photo)

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St. Raphael Church Brewtober attendees enjoy chili, beer

Published: October 21, 2017

Travis McAfee

Travis McAfee

Getting into the Octoberfest spirit, young adults Drew Swalley (from left), Alejandra Rubio Villalobos, Elias Campuzano and Avery Goode enjoy some homemade chili and craft beer from the many cooks and home brewers who participated in St. Raphael Church’s annual “Brewtober” chili and beer fest Oct. 7 in Springdale.

The event draws patrons from the area — Catholic and non-Catholic — who enjoy the festivities and vote for their favorite chili and beer.

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