Charlotte Harbor Chili Challenge & Beer Festival

From Charlotte Harbor Chili Challenge & Beer Festival Website:

The aroma of award winning chili will return to Laishley Park in Punta Gorda on January 25th, 2014. That's when the 3rd annual Charlotte Harbor Chili Challenge and Beer Festival is coming to town.

Join us for Great Food, Great Live Music & Great Beer!

25 chili teams will set up their chili cooking booths in Laishley Park in an effort to persuade the judges and the general public that their chili is the best. The teams may consist of friends, family, service organizations, clubs, non-profits, businesses, or just about anyone who has the desire to make good, if not great chili.

In addition to the Chili cooking, there will be a full slate of activities during the festival. Merchandise vendors will be on hand as well as other food vendors when you're ready to take a break from the chili. Live music will be performed all day on the Main Stage and there will be a Kid's Fun Zone to keep the young ones occupied.