Saturday, February 4, 2012 -- Noon to 5PM
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium -- Water's Edge Events Park

 
Jack Hanna Named Honorary Chairperson

A benefit for Central Ohio Children's Charities

The Wendy’s Chili Open is an annual wintertime fundraising event that raises money and increases awareness to benefit many children’s charities in Central Ohio. The event began in 1997 and takes place on the first Saturday in February each year. This family-oriented event has helped raise over $1.7 million for area children’s charities such as The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Flying Horse Farms, The Children’s Hunger Alliance, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, The Ohio Trooper’s Caring Fund, W.A.R.M. and numerous other children’s betterment programs. The Westerville Sunrise Rotary club organizes and runs the event, so 100% of the proceeds go directly to the charities.

The Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club is excited to return to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on February 4, 2012. Recently ranked as the #1 Zoo in America by USA Travel Guide, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers something for the entire family by allowing anyone with a ticket to the Chili Open to visit all Zoo and Aquarium exhibits at no additional charge. The Rotarians welcome everyone to sit back, relax or dance to live music and enjoy some of the finest food from well-known area restaurants! We hope you have a wonderful time and contribute generously for the sake of our Central Ohio children’s charities!
  • Food and spirited beverages
  • Over 30 local restaurants
  • Family-oriented event
  • Many special activities for kids
  • Music from The Debits
  • Silent auction and raffles
  • Over 27,000 sq. ft. of heated tents, pavilions, and restrooms
  • Goal of raising $250,000+ for local children's charities
  • Meet Woody from WCOL and Dom Tiberi from WBNS 10-TV!

 

Children's Open

  • Come enjoy the Wendy’s Chili Open with your kids! Let them play at the Children’s Open while you enjoy the entertainment and activities in the Main Tent. The Activity Pavilion is heated and warm and Rotarian volunteers will keep them safe and happy. There’s no charge for this amenity; we just ask you to take full advantage of all the Chili Open has to offer! For kids 12 and under...
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  • Even when the weather is less than ideal, Central Ohio golfers have banded together to brave the cold and support community endeavors. The Annual Dublin AM Rotary Polar Bear Open (formerly the Arctic Open) is a well established and memorable golf event dedicated to charities that benefit the Columbus area. Enjoy the Polar Bear Open then get together with family and friends and use your FREE ticket to enjoy the Wendy’s Chili Open from 12 to 5.
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  • The Wendy's Chili Open is supported by many wonderful people and organizations throughout Central Ohio. All proceeds benefit local children's charities.
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