PORT TOWNSEND — The Erickson Building at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds will be the venue for the 40th annual Port Townsend Chili Cook-off and Horseshoe Contest on Sunday.
Gates will open at 12:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St.
The horseshoe competition will begin at 1 p.m. Judging of chilis and cornbreads will start at 3 p.m.
This is a community picnic; organizers invite the public to bring lunch, beverages and table settings.
Health Department regulations prevent organizers from offering competition chili to the general public. Glass containers and dogs are discouraged.
There will once again be music. Picnic tables will be provided and a fire pit with grill will be set up to keep chilis and cornbreads warm.
The chili categories include mild, hot, family-style (with beans and/or vegetables) and verde.
All competition chilies and cornbreads must be registered before the judging begins.
The team of judges will consist of the 2014 winners. After intense scrutiny by their expert palates, they will choose the best chili in each of the categories and will then select one of these as the Best Overall Chili.
The creator of the championship chili will have his or her name engraved on the Cook-Off Trophy, created by Bob McGarrough.
For more information, call Ron McElroy at 360-385-2556, Larry Dennison at 360-301-0120 or Pete Raab at 360-774-1219.
