Wrightwood Chili Cook-off happening tomorrow

The Wrightwood Chamber of Commerce’s seventh annual Chili Cook-off and Salsa Competition will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow (October 6) at the Wrightwood Community Center and Park, 1275 State Route 2.

This year, organizers are hosting a jalapeo eating contest and a town scavenger hunt in addition to the traditional chili and salsa contests.

Salsa tasting is $3 per person and begins at 11 a.m. Salsa is judged in four categories: Hot, mild, pico de gallo and fruit.

Chili tasting is $5 per person and begins at noon. Chili categories are: Red, green and anything goes.

Awards will be presented at 3 p.m.

The event will also feature vendor booths, a beer garden, a 50/50 cash drawing, face painting and music by DJ Kev Dog.

The cook-off is held in conjunction with West Coast Willys’ ninth annual Wrightwood Willys and Jeep Day that features close to 100 original and restored vehicles from as early as 1936.

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