Chili, BBQ Cook-Off to Benefit Farthest Corners

Organizers are holding the Second Annual Chili & BBQ Cook-Off to benefit Farthest Corners, a mission working in Burma and Raya Island, Thailand, from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Greenwich Presbyterian Church in Nokesville.

"Building on the first well-attended event in 2012, an even larger event with an expanded menu challenge is being planned this year. You are invited to enter your best chili or BBQ dish and compete for the crown as Best of the Best in the Nokesville community!" co-organizer Mike Lynn said.

Organizers will award ribbons for the categories: Chili with Beans and Meat,Vegetarian Chili or Soup, Pork BBQ, Beef BBQ and Best BBQ Sauce. All chili and BBQ entries must be registered by 3:30 p.m. Oct 19.

Lynn said cost of the event is $10 for adults and $3 for children 12 years old and under,which includes samples of the contest entries,  drinks and desserts.

Attendees can sample the contest entries and eat homemade chili, BBQ and sides as well as local restaurant fare, and takeout orders will be available for purchase as quantities allow.

In addition to great food, there will be family fun activities for all ages including rides and a moon bounce for the kids, a corn hole tournament and a family pumpkin carving competition," he said.  "Only Lonesome, a Washington, D.C. area Bluegrass band, will entertain throughout the event."

For additional information about the event, go to www.farthestcorners.org. Only Lonesome information can be found at www.onlylonesome.com.  For inquiries about the event, call Mike Lynn at 703-856-8637.