The fourth annual Ridgefield Chili Festival is Sunday, March 9, from 2 to 4 at the Ridgefield Community Center, 316 Main Street.
The festival, sponsored by Ridgefield Democrats, offers the “famous and not so famous” chili recipes that make local cooks and restaurants proud.
The 2014 Chili Festival will feature free tastings of chili specialties by several Ridgefield restaurants, including Bissell House, Little Pub and Southwest Café and new professional entrants from So Good Vegan and Bartolo. A final list will be announced soon; typically at least 10 to 12 are offered.
First Selectman Rudy Marconi and other local amateur cooks will offer their own favorite chili specialties in competition for the People’s Choice Award for Best Amateur Chili, while a judges panel composed of restaurateurs will bestow a Judges Panel Award for Best Amateur Chili.
Tickets are $25 per person ($10 for children ages 7 to 12, age 6 and under admitted free) and are available at the door or in advance. No charge for cook-off entrants.
To enter as an amateur cook, contact Ms. Darvick at edarvick@ridgefielddems.org. To buy tickets, visit ridgefielddems.org.