Close battle for People’s Choice winner at Fall Fest Chili Cook-Off

By: 
Angela McCaulley

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Some great recipes are a tightly-kept family secret; others are shared and perfected over time through trial and error.  It is no secret that the recipe for an afternoon of fun includes beautiful weather, delicious food, activities for all ages, lots of family and friends, and, of course, laughter.  On Sunday, Sept. 21, the Lake City Betterment served-up a festive fall event when they hosted the annual Dell Blair Memorial Chili Cook-off and Fall Festival. 

                Signs of Fall Fest began appearing on the Square days before the event took place.  Participants in the Scarecrow Contest were allowed to begin setting-up their creations September 17.  Those voting on their favorite chili were also given the opportunity to vote for their favorite scarecrow.  At the end of the event on Sunday, the results of the voting revealed Macke Motors to be the winners of the Scarecrow Contest.  Macke Motors was present to Macke Motors on Monday, Sept. 22.

                On the day of Fall Fest, the Square in Lake City began to fill with activity, as contestants arrived bright and early to claim their locations and begin preparing what for some contestants would prove to be award-winning chili.  Seven teams signed up to cook chili this year. 

                Read the full article in the September 24 edition of the Graphic-Advocate.

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