The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island 25th Anniversary Chili Cookoff will be held at the Honey Horn Pavilion, from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM, Saturday, October 10, 2009, rain or shine.  The popular Chilly Willy Band, whose style fits the Cookoff perfectly, will perform their unique Bluegrass and country music. Thus far 24 cooks have committed to the popular event where awards will be given for chili and showmanship.

Thus far the following cooks have entered this very popular event, (A) denotes amateur:

Tickets will be available in advance at several Island locations including The Coastal Discovery Museum, Internet Café (Coligny), Burke’s Pharmacy and any Kiwanis member. Tickets will be $10.  Each ticket entitles the holder to as many samples of chili as they want.  Proceeds from the event benefit The Children’s Center, Strive to Excel, The Coastal Discovery Museum, Operation R&R, Marine Corps Scholarship Fund, and several other youth programs.  Beer, wine, soda, hot dogs and ice cream will also be available for purchase.

In addition, there are a limited number of corporate sponsorships available at $200, which includes 20 tickets to the event.

For more information contact

Colin Carrigan: ColinCarrigan@userfriendlyhhi.com

and

Jim Gant:  jim@gantfamily.com for details,

or Tom McHale: gvtjmchale@aol.com and Andy Cook: Andrewcook915@gmail.com

for cooks’ registration.

Get out your cool weather gear and dust off those recipes!

Thank you,

The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island and beneficiaries.