The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Buchanan Meadows LifeHouse Properties is, once again, gearing up for what they believe is the best chili walk in the area.

Last year they had more than 30 entries, including chilis made with ground beef, steak, turkey, venison, pumpkin, chocolate and vegetables.

Does your chili have what it takes to win the coveted Golden Ladle? Join them with your own concoctions and recipes.

Local businesses and organizations will stand off March 23 to see who has the best chili in Buchanan. The public is encouraged to participate in the sampling, and each attendee may cast a vote for their favorite. There will be prizes awarded for the Judges’ Choice, People’s Choice, Most Exotic and Best Named chilies.

This year’s Chili Challenge will be held downtown in a progressive fashion with the Buchanan District Library being the start and end point. Each contestant will be matched up with a downtown business to showcase both the chili and the place of business.
Visitors will go door-to-door to sample and mingle.  Downtown Buchanan businesses are invited to share their spaces and give the community a chance to get to know them better.  All organizations and business located on Front Street, Days Avenue, Main Street and Oak Street downtown are encouraged to participate.

Teams are signing up now.  If you are interested in registering for the contest, contact the Buchanan Area Chamber (269-695-3291 or bacc@buchanan.mi.us ) for an application.  There is an entry fee of $20. Entrants may sign up today through March 16.  Sampling is free.

For any further questions or inquiries contact Monroe at (269) 695-3291.