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Competition spiced up at the 11th annual Chili Cook-Off

The 11th annual Killington Chili Cook-Off was held at the K-1 Base Lodge Thursday, Aug. 8. Despite the rainy evening an estimated150 people attended the event which helped raise money for the Recreation Scholarship Fund, according to Emily Hudson, director of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation.

Winners: 11th annual Killington Chili Cook-off

  • People’s Choice: Take Back Your Sunday Chili (Arra Derderian, Gregory Jarbeau, and Matthew Podolski)
  • Most Creative: Mongolian Chili (K1 Base Lodge)
  • Judge’s Choice- Restuarant: Papa’s Texas Red (Megan Wagner- Dream Maker Bakery)
  • Judge’s Choice- Individual: Smokey Chicken Avocado Chili (Noah Machain-Harris- Liquid Art)
  • Best Presentation: Snake Bite Chili (Preston’s Restuarant)
  • Best Garnish: Sweet Heat (The Foundry)
  • Best Bribe: Brisket Chili (Rivershed Restuarant)
  • Best Dressed: Dan Storm Chili (Lookout Tavern)

By Victoria Gaither

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