Gallia County Chamber of commerce

7^TH ANNUAL CHILI FEST NEXT SATURDAY

          The 7^th Annual French City Chili Fest, sponsored by the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce, will be Saturday, October 1^st, in the Gallipolis City Park, according to Jodie McCalla, who is chairing this annual event.  Festivities will take place all day long.

          In addition to the Chili Cookoff competition, a number of other activities are planned, including college football on the big screen,  eating contests, the Gallipolis Lions Chili Chase and special activities for the kids.  

          Those entering the cook-off competition include individuals and businesses. The extended deadline to register is Thursday the 29^th.    Individual entry fee is $25, with cash prizes to be awarded.  The entry fee for businesses is $50, and those prizes will be media packages.  Cash prizes will be $500 for 1^st place, $300 for 2^nd place and $100 for 3^rd place.

All cooking preparation of the chili must take place in the Park.  Electricity for cooking will not be available, gas for cooking is required, but not supplied. All those who register receive the specific list of contestant rules and regulations, along with cooking rules and procedures.

          Each entrant must supply the judges with one pint from the five gallons they prepare on site. The chili must be ready to serve by noon. The public can purchase either a sample or a bowl of any of the chilis available. All proceeds from the Chilifest go to the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce, as this is one of their primary fund raising events.

Included as activities will be a Hot Dog Eating Contest, a Chili Eating Contest and a Corn Hole Contest.  Kids activities will feature a bounce house and kiddies’ train ride.  Also in and around the Park will be crafters and food vendors.

          The Gallipolis Lions Chili Chase will have an 8 am registration, with the 5K Run starting at 9 am, and the 1 mile Run/Walk to begin at 9:15 am. Post-Race snacks and awards are scheduled for 10:30 am.

          For any additional information or to register, call the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce at 740/446-0596, or stop in at their 16 State Street office.