Gadsden Chili Cook Off

The 18th annual Downtown Gadsden Chili Cook Off returns on Saturday, February 7.

Once again, teams will fire up their cooking pots on Broad Street to compete for the win and ultimate bragging rights!

The public is invited to purchase taste tickets to sample the chili entries. Tickets will be available onsite for $1 each or six for $5. Chili will be ready for sampling at noon and everyone is encouraged to arrive early because the chili can run out quickly!

Teams can begin cooking as early as 7 a.m. and will be located on Broad Street between 4th and 6th Streets. Judges will sample each participating chili to select 1st , 2nd and 3rd place cash prize winners. The public can cast their votes for the crowd favorite.  The winners will be announced at about 2 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will be used to support ongoing downtown projects.

Teams interested in joining can learn more at downtowngadsden.com, or calling the DGI office 256-547-8696.  The deadline date for entry is February 5.