We open our doors and welcome you to join us as we celebrate the best of the Texas Hill Country and Camp Lucy in our ongoing events calendar which showcases on-property events that are open to the public.
To view daily programming and activities that are available for hotel guests, please visit our Onsite Programming page.
Camp Lucy is excited to present its second annual Christmas Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, December 4, from 3 to 6 p.m. The family-friendly event will bring the joy of the holiday season to the Texas Hill Country’s full-scale luxury resort in the form of a culinary competition between skilled chefs and chili enthusiasts, who will all be cooking for a good cause. Attendees can expect a sampling of chili galore, live music from Shinglers, seasonal cocktails, photos with Santa, plus a holiday market with an ornament class led by Broad Clubhouse Studio.
Amazing chefs and chili aficionados will compete for a trophy and bragging rights, while holiday cheer & festive programming takes over the property
The cook-off is in partnership with Nine Banded Whiskey and will benefit Helping Hands, providing the community of Dripping Springs with a framework of compassionate care designed to assist neighbors in times of need.
This year, the Christmas Chili Cook-Off will be hosted at Sacred Oaks, which is the part of a 282-acre property at Camp Lucy that features a stunning terraced outdoor ceremony site canopied by a grove of illuminated ancient oaks and lush great lawn. There will be a full bar located inside and outside, where Nine Banded Whiskey has created signature cocktails for the event. Curated brews sponsored by Twisted X will be available.
The holiday market will include stocking-stuffer shopping, the ornament making class, a S’mores station paired with the option of a whiskey tasting, a hot chocolate bar, live music, and Santa. A special kid’s area will be designated outside on the lawn, where visitors can stroll by and find the chili contestants, cocktail tables and lawn games.
For those looking to support the cause and get into the holiday spirit, tickets are $70 for those 21 and up and $45 for those under 21 and can be purchased at the link here.
Thank you to all of our wonderful partners.
PRESENTING PARTNER | Nine Banded Whiskey
PARTNERS | Twisted X Brewing
CHEF CONTESTANTS/PARTNER
CHEF | Robby Bauer from Tillie’s
CHEF | Mike Vega from Camp Lucy
CHEF | Jacob Hall from Hall’s Patio BBQ
CHEF | Robert Alvarado from Treaty Oak
CHEF | Daniel Barnes & Elias from Treat Oak
CHEF | Suzanne Knudson from Camp Dude BBQ
CHEF | Lance Eaker from Eaker BBQ
CHEF | Ben McBride from Heritage Seafood
VENDORS
Shopping + Ornament class | Broad Clubhouse Studios
Santa’s Helpers | Epic Entertainment