33rd Chili Open Logo

Saturday, February 28th 2026

Doors Open at 9AM | Festivities begin at 10AM

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$10,000 Main Raffle

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Main Beneficiary

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Additional Beneficiaries
The Chili Open also supports scholarships awarded by the Strongsville Rotary Foundation and other Rotary Club of Strongsville projects.

What is the Chili Open?

With the generous support of area businesses, the Chili Open Golf Classic was founded by The Rotary Club of Strongsville in 1992. Since then The Classic has raised over $2 million for various charities locally, nationally and internationally.  

This FUN-RAISER has been a February tradition for over 30 years in Northeastern Ohio, drawing nearly 1,000 golfers who tee off into blasts of frigid air, putt across frosty greens and warm up in an event hall full of hot food, good drink and sizzling activities.

Day of the Event:

  • Doors Open at 9AM | Festivities begin at 10AM
  • Unlimited Golf: 9 Hole Course on the Fairgrounds. Bring a few wedges and a putter: Enjoy as much time on the course as you want.
  • Live Auction
  • 50/50 Raffle’s every hour on the hour
  • Sideboards
  • Games
  • Food & Drink Included
  • Grand Prize Raffle - $10,000 Main Raffle
  • And it’s all for Charity

Hear from Past Attendees:

The amount of people that attend and the size of the cash prizes! Rosie Shuey Something that Surprised me about the Chili Open was… The Celebrity auctions and 50/50 events are a lot of fun for everyone. Lots of ways to win some great things and money! Dave Shuey My Favorite Part of the Chili Open is… It’s a charity auction with celebrities, food and beer with the bonus option of hitting a few golf balls in Ohio in February. Pete Nixon How would you Describe Chili Open I think I've described it as an Oktoberfest beer hall with long tables, food and beer, a live auction and 50/50 and other games going on, and some people play golf outside John Turnbull How would you Describe Chili Open That our meats are cooked on the premises and our cooks arrive at 4am! This past year I was also surprised to see the simulated golf! Bruce Kahn Something that Surprised me about the Chili Open was… The live auction! Majit Khuban My Favorite Part of the Chili Open is… What better way to both have FUN playin – in a unique way – and assist those less fortunate than we. Jay Dzurilla How would you Describe Chili Open Raffles and Wheel barrels of Booze! Rosie Shuey My Favorite Part of the Chili Open is… Great time and lots of fun. Plus you feel good because it’s all going to charity! Rosie Shuey How would you Describe Chili Open The amount of people that attend and how smooth everything runs during the event! Dave Shuey Something that Surprised me about the Chili Open was… It’s not a chili competition but we have chili. You can golf on the frigid grounds or just chill with your friends inside and enjoy the food and beverages. A lot of fun things are going on – Celebrity auctioneers, fantastic auction items, 50/50 raffles, win a wheelbarrow filled with top shelf liquor. You’ll have a chillin’ goodtime! Chuck Cury How would you Describe Chili Open The number of seemingly fellow crazies as I. I mean playing golf in the snow! But not surprised that so many reach out to assist those less fortunate than we. Jay Dzurilla Something that Surprised me about the Chili Open was… Eating, drinking, attempting to play golf in the snow and ice of a typical northeast Ohio Winter Jay Dzurilla My Favorite Part of the Chili Open is… It’s non stop entertainment, from the exciting auction to the purchasing of beads for the wheelbarrow full of booze. There are simulated golf contests inside as well as golf outside on our 9 hole golf course. 50/50 raffles each hour and the amazing food of chili, sausage, pizza and wings! Bruce Kahn How would you Describe Chili Open The number of people there and the value for the money the attendees get. Manjit Khuban Something that Surprised me about the Chili Open was… It’s a party with all the food you can eat and all the beer you can drink. With the bonus of being able to play golf outdoors at the Berea Fairgrounds in February. Manjit Khuban How would you Describe Chili Open “A day of drinking, laughs and good times… ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE!” Dave Shuey How would you Describe Chili Open Watching the auction with our celebrity auctioneers. It’s a great time every year! Bruce Kahn My Favorite Part of the Chili Open is… Hitting Balls in the snow is just a small part of the chili open. The fabulous food and drink as well as the excitement of the auctions makes the event spectacular. It’s a great way to spend a day with friends! Pay Hayes How would you Describe Chili Open

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