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Last year’s cook-off attracted nearly 3,000 patrons, 16 of the area’s favorite eateries, and 47 local vendors. Adult cooks competed for the $1,000 grand prize, which was awarded to Jonathan Everin from New York. At the debut of the youth competition last year for kids ages 17 and under, 10-year-old Simsbury native Dylan Grossman took home the $250 grand prize. “The event has grown in size and excitement each of the last three years, and we’re so excited to once again present one of our biggest community events of the year," said Lisa Gray, Executive Director of the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce. “We are also thrilled to announce the Simsbury Art Trail has been extended so that people can see all of the sculptures together in one place when they attend the Chili Challenge!” The Simsbury Art Trail consists of 32 life-size sculptures by internationally renowned artist Seward Johnson. The bronze painted depictions of people doing ordinary things has been on display since May in various locations around town. The sculptures will all be transported to the Simsbury PAC for the event on the 27th. Once again, Hassett & George, P. C., a law firm owned by Simsbury Chamber of Commerce President Lou George, will serve as a Hot Sponsor of the event. Other sponsors this year include Alliances by Alisa Media Relations, People’s United Bank, Phase Zero Design, and Simsbury Bank. Customized sponsor opportunities are available, and vendor spaces are just $150. The Spooktacular Chili Challenge is designed to appeal to the whole family! Along with the cooks, there will be local vendors, live entertainment, beer, wine, and hard cider tasting. Kids can look forward to trick-or-treating, a touch-a-truck display, costume contests, clowns, and more. Updated information about this year’s outstanding entertainment lineup and activities will be posted continuously on the website. Amateur award categories are best Red Chili, Chili Verde, Salsa and People’s Choice. Restaurants can compete for the “Best Darn Chili” title and a Chili Bowl trophy which the winner can proudly display in their restaurant until next year’s challenge. Cooks can sign up to compete on the ICS website, www.chilicookoff.com. Volunteers receive free admission to the event, followed by a thank you party hosted by The North House Restaurant in Avon. Tickets are $10 in advance for age 11 and up. Children 10 and under are FREE. Tickets can be purchased on the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce website, www.simsburycoc.org, the event website, simsburychili.com, or by calling (860) 651-7307. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Photos without a credit line are "contributed photos". Note: We reserve the right to delete posts at any time if we decide that they are offensive or distasteful. CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page |
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