The Enterprise Chili Festival — Chili cooks and tasters wanted

Are you ready to cook some chili?

By Pat Hatfield
BEACON STAFF WRITER

posted Feb 5, 2009 - 2:12:36pm

The Enterprise Chili Festival is looking for enthusiastic chili cooks for the second annual cook-off Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Enterprise Heritage Center, at 360 Main Street in Enterprise.

Setup can begin as early as 6 a.m. Contest judges will start sampling the stews at 1 p.m., and the winner will be awarded the judges' choice trophy.

Prizes or ribbons will go to first and second runners-up, along with one for the people's favorite — so, if you can't cook, go sample some chili, available at 11 a.m., contest organizer Verna Titus urged. The people will also decide the winner of the best-decorated booth.

Sandwiches and frosty beverages will be available for purchase. Games and activities for both parents and children will be provided at no cost, including a Chinese auction.

The chili contest is open to individuals or groups. Registration costs $20 for a booth. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Enterprise Heritage Society. Read more about the group's work to preserve and protect local history, such as the old schoolhouse converted to the Enterprise Heritage Center.

Chili can be cooked up with red or green chili peppers, spices and other ingredients. A minimum batch of 2 gallons is required. It should be labeled with the degree of fieriness: hot, medium or mild.

For more information, or to get an entry form, call Titus at (386) 785-3050 or (407) 324-1517, or e-mail her at titus8327@bellsouth.net.

— pat@beacononlinenews.com

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