Big Chili Contest Warms Hearts in January
Crowd was ready for a good time.
Crowd was ready for a good time.
Music kept chili afficianados dancing all afternoon.
Music kept chili afficianados dancing all afternoon.
There was a distinctly Mardi Gras party vibe in the air.
There was a distinctly Mardi Gras party vibe in the air.
Lorraine Clark, Susie Wallo and Kerry Alley represented Red Stocking.
Lorraine Clark, Susie Wallo and Kerry Alley represented Red Stocking.
Falmouth's Quahog Republic won first place for professional chili.
Falmouth's Quahog Republic won first place for professional chili.
Island's Black Dog received second for their chili.
Island's Black Dog received second for their chili.
Perrenial favorite Edgartown Fire Department won for best presentation.
Perrenial favorite Edgartown Fire Department won for best presentation.
Jim Pringle won a second place as an amateur.
Jim Pringle won a second place as an amateur.
Offshore Ale ladled up their tasty chili.
Offshore Ale ladled up their tasty chili.
And a good time was had by all!
And a good time was had by all!
WMVY held its 28th annual Big Chili Contest benefitting Community Services at the Portuguese-American Club in Oak Bluffs.