Nelson T. Gant Foundation Annual Chili Fest
ZANESVILLE, OH – If you’re a chili lover, the Nelson T. Gant foundation has the perfect event for you.
The Nelson T. Gant Foundation’s annual Chili Fest will be held at the Gant House on Friday, October 25th and on Saturday, October 26th. For $10, you can get a meal that includes a bowl of chili, crackers, chips, a cookie, and water. A quart of chili is available for $15.
“We have a homemade recipe for chili that we use every year. We serve anywhere from 250 to 300 people. We deliver on Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM. On Saturday, we will have the ball game on, and we’ll have a dine in on from 11 AM to 3 PM.” Todd Ware, the President of the Gant Foundation said.
Tickets can be ordered online through the Gant Foundation’s website, or you can purchase them at the door of the event. Every dollar raised will benefit the Gant Foundation.
“All of the proceeds are used for our operational cost to keep the museum open. We’re the only African American museum on Route 40 in the whole nation. We represent the Nelson T. Gant Foundation and the message that Nelson T. Gant has. He was an ex-slave who became a prominent businessman in Zanesville Ohio.” Ware said.
The Gant house is located at. 1845 West Main Street in Zanesville.
