The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island announced today that 24 participants thus far have entered the 26th Annual Chili Cookoff.  This year’s event is being held at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM, Saturday, October 9, 2010, rain or shine.  This year’s event will focus on local chili cooks in the professional and amateur category with separate awards for each.  In addition a popular local band, The Portajohns, will return to the event to provide their unique and colorful style of entertainment. Also a supervised area with children’s games and activities including a water-slide will be available at a nominal cost and will provide parents with a nice diversion for their young ones.

In total, the Club expects participation from nearly 30 entries from both restaurants and amateurs alike including 2009 winners. The Kiwanis Club Chili Cookoff, one of the most popular events of its kind in the Southeast, has commitments thus far from:

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