ALTON - Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, to be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at The Renaissance X, located at 401 Piasa St. in Alton, Illinois.

The Chili Cook-Off is a great civic event that encourages local chefs, both amateur and professional, to match their favorite recipe with others in similar categories. Organizers look forward to greeting returning teams and welcoming new participants to this fiery competition. Tickets are $10.00 for adults or $5.00 for kids 10 & under, and will be available at the door. Beverages will be available for purchase, and you’ll enjoy live classic rock music from Number4Combo.

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There are 10 teams registered this year; and judges will award $100 prizes to winners in 2 categories: RESTAURANTS - The Old Bakery Beer Company, Olga's Restaurant, Argosy Casino River Side Grille, My Just Desserts, Foxes Boxes, The Renaissance X and INDIVIDUALS - Michael Ramsey, Paul Barnett, Virginia Woulfe-Beile, and Lakeisha Adams.

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Attendees will vote for their favorite recipe, and the team chosen as “People’s Choice” will receive the coveted silver ladle plaque and bragging rights. There will also be a $100 prize for the best-decorated booth, so check out the fun themed tables while you enjoy the great chili.

Alton Main Street would like to thank the following sponsors who have made this event possible: City of Alton, Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery, Simmons Hanly Conroy, 1st Mid-America Credit Union, Chiro One Wellness Centers, The Old Bakery Beer Company, Argosy Casino, Riverbender.com, Big Z Media, and The Telegraph.

Funds raised will support the organization’s ongoing efforts to beautify and promote Downtown Alton. For more details, visit the Events page of www.DowntownAlton.com.

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