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Spice up your Saturday afternoon at the 8th annual Chili Cook-Off, presented by Ed Morse Automotive Group, returning to Pinecrest Gardens from noon to 5 p.m. on April 1. This hotly anticipated event will bring together chili aficionados from around the world for an afternoon of tantalizing tastes, live music and family fun.
Sample a wide variety of chili from the best chili cooks in the International Chili Society (ICS) and get ready to have your taste buds blown away. If you’re feeling competitive, both professional cooks and amateurs – in this case, first responders– are encouraged to enter a friendly cooking competition. With cash prizes up for grabs, it’s a great opportunity to show off your culinary skills. For professional chefs interested in participating in the Chili Cook-Off, visit https://www.chilicookoff.com/cookoffs. To participate in the First Responder Challenge, contact Nicole Ramos at 305-669-6990 or nramos@pinecrest-fl.gov.
This outdoor event will feature live country music from The 18 Wheelers, line-dancing with Southside Stampede, a mechanical bull, a classic car display, eating contests and kids’ entertainment. Best of all, proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Police Officer Assistance Trust, a nonprofit that supports officers and their families in times of hardship and personal crisis.
“We are thrilled to bring back the Chili Cook-Off to Pinecrest Gardens after a three-year hiatus,” said Pinecrest Gardens’ Director Cristina Blanco. “This event is a fantastic way to bring the community together in our beautiful gardens and savor a delicious American tradition.”
The Chili Cook-Off is made possible through the generosity of presenting sponsor Ed Morse Automotive Group. Additional partners and sponsors include the Village of Pinecrest, ICS, Panter, Panter & Sampedro P.A., KISS Country 99.9 and Insurco/Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
Tickets are $10 per adult, $8 per child and free for children under 2 years old. Pinecrest Gardens members receive a ticket discount with a valid photo ID and active membership card. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable for another date. The event will take place rain or shine. No dogs are allowed.
So, what are you waiting for? Purchase tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ed-morse-chili-cook-off-tickets-530663808737.
Pinecrest Gardens is located at 11000 Red Road. Due to the popularity of this event, on-site parking fills up fast, so participants are advised to take advantage of off-site nearby parking and the Pinecrest People Mover.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL CHILI SOCIETY (ICS)
Since 1967, ICS has been bringing people together over America’s greatest culinary creation – CHILI! ICS sanctions nationwide chili cook-offs all year long, which raise money for charities and produce an annual World Champion. In 2020, the World Food Championships officially acquired ICS to further its brand in the Food Sport World. To learn more, visit https://www.chilicookoff.com.
ABOUT PINECREST GARDENS
Pinecrest Gardens attracts over 180,000 local and international visitors each year. Formerly Parrot Jungle, one of America’s most beloved tourist attractions, the Village of Pinecrest purchased this property in 2002, and in October 2011, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Pinecrest Gardens is a premier venue for the arts, education and environmental conservation and preservation. On any given day, one can experience a live performance from a 530-seat amphitheater, tour the 14 acres of botanical beauty that includes native forested wetland, tropical hardwood hammock and cypress slough or participate in a horticulture or conservation workshop. For more information, follow @PinecrestGardens on social media or visit www.pinecrestgardens.org.
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