Chili Cooking Competitors Needed For 9th Annual Cookoff

Got a great chili recipe?

There is still space for teams to compete in the 9th annual Chili for Charity Cook-Off, set for Feb. 4, 2017 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach.

The annual event gives teams the opportunity to compete for the bragging rights of best chili. Event proceeds go to Citizens Against Domestic Violence, a not-for-profit organization that offers free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. These services include a 24-hour hotline, support groups, crisis intervention, counseling, shelter, legal advocacy and other assistance to men, women and children.

Cost to enter a team (consisting of 1-4 people) is $50. Deadline to register is Jan. 30.

The public is invited to the event which will include cash prizes, raffles, a cash bar, live entertainment by Dale Blue and a cake walk. Participants can sample all of the chili and vote for their favorite. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children and free for children under the age of 5.

The traveling trophy is engraved each year with the winners names and the winning team is asked to come back the following year to defend their title. The grand prize winner will also take home $500. Second place will receive $250 and third place will get $150. A People's Choice and Best Team theme will also be awarded.

Sponsors are needed for the event. Sponsorships are $100. Vendors are also welcome to set up a booth showcasing their products and services. Cost for a booth is $50.

Registration and sponsorship forms are available online at www.cadv-voc.org. For more information, call 573-346-9630.