The competition heats up when local home cooks and chefs compete in the chili cook off. Each festival guest will receive a tasting card to sample chili from the competitors and vote for their favorite. Local restaurants will offer a variety of spicy, traditional and regional chili bowls and sides.

Chili Bourbon Festival will feature more than a dozen bourbons. Guests can purchase mixed drinks or a card to sample six, half (.5) oz tasters. Other event highlights include a full day of country music, lawn games, interactive experiences and eating competitions.