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The Chili Cookoff

For 24 years our Congregation has hosted a Chili Cook-off Fundraiser.  It started in the church basement and grew to filling Perch Point Conservation Club.   I have probably attended 20 of the years!  It is held the 1st Sunday of March and is a great way to break up the long winter and early thawing of spring.    Congregation members, their family & friends, community and anyone that loves Chili and fellowship, laughs and bake goods assemble to try out multiple pots of chili.    The pots of chili have numbered close to 30 and this year there were 22. 

Aaron has been the head judge for many, many years and always finds 3 other pals to judge with him.   It is not for the faint of heart or picky eater to taste all of those pots of chili. Not knowing who the chef is that made the chili they are tasting, makes the judges even more brave.  The judges like sweet/spicy chili and preferably made with homemade canned tomatoes.   White chicken chili is not going to win in this battle. 

All the chili chefs, get to pick a fun name for their chili and each get a participation prize; like a spatula or wooden spoon!   The top 3 chili chefs get prizes (usually a gift certificate) and of course bragging rights!  The winner gets their name on a plague.   I was the lucky winner in 2014!!!

There is also hot dogs and nacho chips.  And the dessert Auction that is hosted by an actual auctioneer.   Cakes, pies, candies, breads, etc. all go for amazing amounts of money.   Pies made by our 92 year old congregation member bring in $200 + .    They make her smile ear to ear and the winner of the pie in the auction - feels proud!

There is also 50/50 raffle and a silent auction with bids!     It is a fantastic fundraiser and just a really nice afternoon to catch up, have a warm meal, have some laughs and support St. Paul's! 

Next year will be the 25th year!   I am sure there will be some amazing things planned to celebrate. 


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