Big Chili Cook-Off 2021

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The 20th Annual Big Chili Cook-Off, Music & Arts Festival was held on September 11th, 2021 at Buchanan Park in Evergreen. The event featured a chili cook-off competition, music, Flight for Life display and more. The event also featured the annual firefighter’s challenge competition. Clint Sayler of Platte Canyon Fire was the winner with 2 minutes and 0 seconds and Chris Volek of Evergreen Fire with 2 minutes and 8 seconds. The Big Chili Cook-Off benefits the Mountain Area Fire Departments including Elk Creek Fire Protection District, Evergreen Fire Protection District, Indian Hills Fire Protection District, Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District, North Fork Fire Protection District, and Platte Canyon Fire Protection District.

Keith Kahler Photo ©

Photo Courtesy of Travis Man / PCFD