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Fire on the Lake Chili Cook-Off

Aug 13, 2022

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

vendor at Camp Mack's Chili Cook Off

On Saturday, August 13, Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort will host a sanctioned ICS Chili Cook-off Competition!

Fire on the Lake Chili Cook-Off

This is a fun filled family weekend. Chili Cook Teams will compete in an International Chili Society (ICS) sanctioned event in the following categories:

  • Traditional Red
  • Homestyle
  • Verde Chili
  • Salsa
  • People’s Choice Chili

Teams (Adult and Youth) will be judged, and the winner will be crowned as the Camp Mack champion. For chili enthusiasts, the event will have food trucks, chili tastings and vendors at the Riverfront who will be selling food and chili the day of the event.

General Admission is free for people who attend. A registration fee is required for entrants. To register, go to guyharveycampmack.com.

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