The Rapscallion HOPS Foundation

04/03/2026

03/30/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 WINNERS!!🌶️🏆

Taking first place Patrick “Bubba” Donohue
Second place Jamie Hubacz
Third place Sean Haynes

We ended up with 26 contestants this year and everyone absolutely knocked it out of the park. Thank you to everyone who walked through the door for your continued support.

Signed, The Rapscallion HOPS Foundation Board

03/28/2026

The Rapscallion HOPS Foundation Chili Cook-Off is tomorrow!! 🌶️🔥

From 1–5 PM, sample up to 25 incredible chilis for just $10 at the door. Your entry gets you a retired mug to sip from during the event, plus a ballot to vote for your top 3 favorites.

Our board and volunteers have also put together an awesome lineup of raffle prizes, along with a 50/50 raffle running all day.

One of our favorite days celebrating community, great food, and a great cause—come join us!

03/25/2026

4 days away 🌶️🔥

We’ve got 3 spots left for chili contestants… who’s ready to put their recipe to the test?!

Raffles, chili, beer, and a whole lot of doing good for a great cause are waiting for you this Sunday at Spencer Raps. Let’s make it count 👀🍻

03/23/2026

Our chili cook off is THIS WEEK!!! 🌶️

Sunday 1-5pm try 25 different chilis for just $10 and vote for your favorites. All proceeds from this event go back to the HOPS Foundation to support individual based need in our communities.

Who’s coming?!

03/14/2026

We’re getting closer!! 🌶️ You know our chili contestants have been busy testing recipes and dialing in their best batches for the judges. Who’s coming out for the showdown?!

March 29th 1-5pm at Rapscallion Spencer!

02/21/2026

Our most beloved event is just around the corner! We still have spots open to put your chili recipe to the test. 🌶️

Who’s coming March 29th?!

01/20/2026

It’s back! Our third annual chili cook off 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳 is officially underway. Join us March 29th from 1-5pm to taste 25 different chilis made by Rapscalion mug members.

Sign up to compete for the Best Chili Award is in our bio. More details to come!

12/10/2025

Here are all the winners of this year’s raffle. Winners can pick up their prices at the Rapscallion Taproom in Spencer. Congratulations!🎉

11/30/2025

We’re getting so close to the big day!

Raffle tickets are still available for your chance to win amazing prizes—including 4 tickets to the Pats vs. Bills game and 2 tickets to the Bruins vs. Calgary. Our annual float ornaments are also available for $10 at our Spencer taproom, with all proceeds benefiting the HOPS Foundation.

Come be a part of this special tradition.

And don’t forget, our float will be rolling through the Spencer Christmas Parade of Lights THIS SATURDAY, December 6th! After party back at Rapscallion Brewery🍻🎄🤶

11/29/2025

Another wonderful food drive! Thank you to all who generously donated to those in our community who needed our support.

Check out our current giving tree at Rapscallion Spencer for more ways to spread the joy of the holiday season.