The Linn County Blues Society and The Isle of Iowa Parrothead Club have sponsored the annual Blues 'n' Buffett Chili Challenge since 2001!

The Chili Challenge is a friendly competition between two non-profit clubs that has quickly become a premier fundraiser to raise money for local charities.

This year's proceeds will benefit the H.D. Youth Center and the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

The event has raised over $100,000 since 2001 and continues to grow every year!

Blues `n` Buffett Chili Challenge Money Raised:

2001 - $ 537.00
2002 - $ 1,200.00
2003 - $ 2,350.00
2004 - $ 3,645.25
2005 - $ 4,073.00
2006 - $ 5,159.00
2007 - $ 2,935.00
2008 - $ 5,245.66
2009 - $ 6,039.00
2010 - $ 6,720.51
2011 - $ 8,779.00
2012 - $10,340.23
2013 - $ 9,137.09
2014 - $ 8,950.40
2015 - $ 8,573.75
2016 - $11,119.74
2017 - $10,260.96
2018 - $12,722.16
2019 -

Total raised $117,787.75