Warm up with Chili Fest

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  • Chili Fest participants prepare their pots at last year’s Chili Fest. Don’t miss Chili Fest this Saturday, presented by Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce from 3-8 p.m. on the square in Jacksboro. File photo
    Chili Fest participants prepare their pots at last year’s Chili Fest. Don’t miss Chili Fest this Saturday, presented by Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce from 3-8 p.m. on the square in Jacksboro. File photo

Come out for chili and all the fixings and stay for live music, shopping, games and more at the ninth annual Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce Chili Fest, happening this Saturday, Nov. 8 from 3-8 p.m. on the courthouse square.

Live music starts at 4:30 p.m. and cups and bowls of chili go on sale starting at 6 p.m. Raffle drawings and awards start at 8 p.m.

The chili team registration deadline was extended through Wednesday, Nov. 5. Chili teams will compete for the first place $250 prize along with an etched cutting board. The second place winner will take home $150 while third place will claim $75. Festival patrons will vote for their favorite bowl of chili, a $100 prize.

Cooks can also enter the fixin’s competition with salsa, cornbread, beans or dessert. First prize is $25 while second place is $15 and third is $10.

Visit the Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce website to enter or for more information.