Fenway’s El Pelon hosts their annual chili pepper eating contest on Monday, April 24th. Competitors will go head-to-head – and chili-to-chili – to win the grand prize of a free burrito every day for a year (and a gigantic trophy and bragging rights, too). Contestants will have two minutes to eat each of the evening’s spicy little numbers – no water or other beverages allowed. The fun, which runs from 8:00-10:00pm, starts off with milder peppers and progresses to hotter habaneros and a few fiery surprises as the competition narrows. Purchase your ticket ($30 each) to become the 2017 Chili Pepper Eating Champion or register to show your support and cheer on contestants for free –  online here. All proceeds will go directly to local non-profit Lovin’ Spoonfuls, whose efforts to reallocate unused food that would otherwise go to waste has already rescued and redistributed 6 million pounds of food.  For more information call 617.262.9090.