Great Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-off

From Great Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-off Website:

The 17th Annual Great Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-off will take place Saturday, February 7th, from 11:30am-4:00pm. Chili Cook-off features chili prepared by approximately 30 restaurants as they compete for the titles of Best Meat/Overall Chili, Best Vegetarian, and People's Choice Chili. In addition to Chili, there are other Chili related food items. The Chili Cook-off will feature a farmers market with vendors and local wineries, breweries, and farmer's sampling their goods. All activities will take place on the Ithaca Commons and surrounding streets.

There will be other events occurring throughout the day of Chili Cook-off including the Chili Olympics, Hot Pepper Showdown, Chili 'Stache Competition, and Chili Idol Karaoke.