Chili Countdown: Bring It

PEOPLE'S CHOICE CHILI WINNER: RUTHIE METTHE PETERSON WITH HER TROPHY IN 2012

Organizers of the 4th Annual Schroon Lake Chili Contest are expanding to include home chefs and their amazing killer chilis  Chief Chili-meister Shelby Davis said she would work with home cooks to ensure they meet local government rules, and smooth the way for their creations to make it to the cook-off.

The cook-off is also open to church, civic and community groups, area emergency service squads, fire departments and restaurants, pubs, diners, drive inns and dives form all over the North Country. The big day is just weeks away: February 21!!!!!

As in previous years, all of the money raised will go to Schroon Lake EMS Squad. For those new to the event, here’s how it works. Area restaurants, fire houses and emergency squads and home cooks compete in four categories to win a HUGE trophy and bragging rights. You can read more about this amazing event in our Food and Drink section, here.