Jason Kelce tends bar with Eagles teammates, dominates a beer chugging contest, and more highlights from his annual autism fundraiser

Jason Kelce loves to mark special occasions — the NFL Draft, World Series games and Super Bowl parades, among many more — by chugging beers. Now, the Eagles’ All-Pro center and bearded Everyman is back downing cold ones for a good cause.

On Wednesday, Kelce hosted his third annual charity bartending fundraiser at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, where the Philadelphia icon served as a guest bartender. Prior to Kelce tending bar, he took place in several other events, including a beer chugging contest, a live recording of his podcast with brother — and Kansas City Chiefs tight end — Travis Kelce, and a beer drinking competition at the Jersey Shore bar.

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We’ve got highlights from the day below as Kelce was joined by several Eagles teammates and even won a hoagie-making competition.

Kelce has been hearing the Eagles fight song for well over a decade, so it’s no surprise that he knows it word for word. And on Wednesday, he led the crowd in signing “Fly, Eagles, Fly,” while behind the bar at the OD.

Jello shots in hand, Kelce has arrived at the Ocean Drive for the guest bartending portion of his autism fundraiser.

Several Eagles teammates are also on hand. Jake Elliott talked about wanting to end his career as an Eagle.

But Elliott was hardly the only current or former Eagles player on hand. Fletcher Cox and Brandon Graham made appearances, as did fellow offensive lineman Landon Dickerson.

Dallas Goedert was also reportedly in attendance, as were former Eagles Connor Barwin and Trent Cole.

In the signature event of his autism fundraiser, Kelce will begin serving drinks at the Ocean Drive at 4 p.m. Fans can follow along via a live stream from NBC Sports Philadelphia.

A duo calling themselves Fire and Ice took home the title — and the $50,000 cash prize — in the Beer Bowl, an inaugural fan contest consisting of various drinking games.

Following Jason’s victory in an early morning beer-chugging contest, the Kelce brothers celebrated Wawa Hoagie Day as only they could — squaring off in a hoagie-making race. Jason, who narrated Wawa’s first-ever Super Bowl commercial earlier this year, took home the win.

The event brought in a big donation from Wawa for Kelce’s autism fundraiser.

To no one’s surprise, Kelce won his beer chugging contest against Sportsradio 94 WIP host and producer James Seltzer.

It’s worth noting that these aren’t your average 12 oz. beers. Still, the speed at which Kelce can down a cold one is ... breathtaking.

Donna Kelce, mother to Jason and Travis, is in Sea Isle wearing a shirt commemorating the brothers’ appearance in Super Bowl LVII.

Later, she talked about Jason’s special connection to Philly.

Fans have been gathering since 6 a.m. to get a good seat for today’s festivities.

And, of course, proved it’s never too early for an E-A-G-L-E-S chant.

Shortly after 9 a.m., Kelce arrived to officially kick off the day’s events.

The crowds continued to swell throughout the day.

Some of the attendees were from the autism community. Kelce’s event is raising money to support autism research and care.

Here is more about what’s expected to unfold throughout the day in Sea Isle:

Before manning the bar at the OD, Kelce will take part in a beer chugging contest at Paddy’s Green against Sportsradio 94 WIP host and producer James Seltzer. The station will air a live broadcast from Sea Isle from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Kelce — along with his brother, Travis — will also record a live episode of their podcast, “New Heights,” during which they’ll host an inaugural “Beer Bowl,” a “Beerfest”-style drinking competition where fans compete for a trophy and a $50,000 prize. That’s scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

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“This is not going to be one-dimensional. We’re going to be challenging all your [beer] pong skills, all of your flipping skills, all of your chugging skills,” Jason Kelce said on a recent episode of his podcast.

While tickets to get in the final event of the day — Kelce’s celebrity bartending event at the OD, beginning at 4 p.m. — are only $10, getting a VIP floor seat to the “Beer Bowl” was a bit more competitive, according to the veteran offensive lineman. Kelce said they would only be giving those tickets out to the top donors as a way to drive up the donations to his annual fundraiser.

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Proceeds from Wednesday’s event will benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation and Team 62, which is Kelce’s Eagles Autism Challenge team. Since 2021, Kelce’s fundraisers in Sea Isle have raised more than $200,000 in support of research and care programs for individuals with autism. With the event growing every year — and fans now vying for a VIP podcast experience — this year’s event could be the biggest yet.

Fans unable to attend can participate in a live auction, which closes on Thursday.

In addition to Travis Kelce returning to support his older brother, organizers have promised additional appearances from other Eagles players, past and present, as well as Eagles cheerleaders and Swoop. Last year, Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata showed up and made a memorable appearance singing karaoke.

You can also catch up on last year’s event and learn about how Kelce became the most relatable Philly sports star in recent history.

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