American Legion Auxiliary to hold new Chili Cook-Off Competition
The community can showcase its best chili — or simply enjoy some — at an upcoming fundraiser.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 123 will host its first annual Chili Cook-Off Competition on April 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 123 on Sanibel. Open to the public, contestants will bring their prepared chili at 4 p.m. and the judging will be held at 6 p.m. for two awards and bragging rights.
“We have done chili cook-offs in the past,” Auxiliary President Heather Silbar said, explaining that they want to make it an annual event now to benefit one of the youth organizations they sponsor.
The proceeds from this year’s competition will support the Special Olympics.
“It is open to everybody,” she said. “The community is welcome.”
“You bring in your homemade prize-worthy chili hot in your crock pot,” Silbar added.
There will be a People’s Choice Award and a Judge’s Choice Award handed out. For a $10 donation, attendees will receive tasting bowls and a ticket to vote for their favorite for the People’s Choice.
A panel of local celebrity judges will select the Judge’s Choice.
“We have medals with ribbons for each,” she said of prizes for the winners.
Attendees are encouraged to wear purple as April is the Month of the Military Child.
“It’s wearing purple in support of military children,” Silbar said. “Also, the day of the chili cook-off is actually the American Legion’s official Family Day because it’s Family Month.”
Advance registration is appreciated, but contestants can also register day of.
“The Auxiliary is providing all of the fixings — shredded cheese, sour cream, crackers,” she said, explaining that having an idea of the number of entrants will help to ensure they have enough.
To register, stop by the Legion or email alaflunit123@gmail.com.
The islands are encouraged to take part.
“Donating to the Special Olympics is important for us. Besides, it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Silbar said. “The sense of community we have and rallying all of the islanders around the American Legion.”
For more information, visit “American Legion Auxiliary Unit 123 — Sanibel” on Facebook.
American Legion Post 123 is at 4929 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
Chili Cook-Off Competition
When
April 27 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Where
American Legion Post 123, 4929 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel
Details
Cost is $10 donation