- November 13, 2022
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Sam Trawick and Mighty Swell performed country and country-rock hits.
Chili chefs competed for the coveted People’s Choice trophy and the traveling PTSO Throwdown trophy.
The Central Florida Chili Cookoff gave local businesses a chance to connect. From left: Observer Media Group’s Iggy Collazo, McCoy Federal Credit Union’s Lyndsay Fogarty, Observer’s Cyndi Gustafson and State Farm’s Jo Barsh.
Children of all ages had a blast on this giant inflatable obstacle course.
Switch Entertainment performed a variety of 1980s hits.
Observer Media Group’s Iggy Collazo and Michael Eng had a blast at this year’s Central Florida Chili Cookoff.
Switch Entertainment performed a variety of 1980s hits.
The chili cookoff featured a Kids Zone with a variety of fun activities for children.
The chili cookoff featured a Kids Zone with a variety of fun activities for children.
Austin Arthur, candidate for the District 1 Orange County Commission seat, enjoyed meeting with constituents.
Mighty Swell performed country and country-rock hits.
There was fierce competition in this year’s cornhole tournament.
Juliette Barajas, 4, was a sight to behold as she danced around with a giant rooster head.
The cookoff is the brainchild and passion project of David Terry, executive director for Legacy Events for Education.
State Farm agent Shannon Till thanks guests for attending this year’s chili cookoff.
Albert Dukes brought the popular cornhole tournament back to the chili cookoff.
Pam Thomas, of Pammie’s Sammies, won second place in the restaurant category.
Ellie Lou’s Brews and BBQ won the restaurant category.
Windermere High School won the coveted PTSO Throwdown trophy. The Wolverines beat out West Orange and Horizon high schools.
Earl Massey, of Ear’s No Mumbo Jumbo Chili, won several awards at the 2023 Central Florida Chili Cookoff.
Chili Cats was crowned Chili Appreciation Society International Show Champion.
Mike Roy, second from left, won the open category for his chili. He proudly represented Shannon Till, State Farm agent, second from right.
Darren Ahearn, left, won the McCoy Federal Credit Union People’s Choice award for his voodoo chili. He received the award from McCoy Marketing Manager Lyndsay Fogarty and Legacy Events for Education Executive Director David Terry.
Greater Orlando Chiropractic Wellness handed out cups of chili to hungry attendees.
Children's games keep the youngest attendees busy all afternoon.
Members of the Winter Garden Elks Lodge — including Angie Smith, left, Renee Harper, Pam DePriest and Carolyn Robbins — manned one of the beer tents.
West Orange was among the high schools participating in the chili cookoff.
Windermere was among the high schools participating in the chili cookoff.
Horizon was among the high schools participating in the chili cookoff.
Cornhole games lasted throughout the chili cookoff.
Children's games keep the youngest attendees busy all afternoon.
Voodoo Chile’s Jennifer and Darren Ahern brought their chili from Loxahatchee.
Karen and Steve Cooney, of Cape Coral, served up hot cups of their chili.
The weather was perfect for a outdoor culinary throw-down at Legacy Events for Education’s 2023 Central Florida Chili Cookoff, which took place Saturday, Feb. 18, at Ocoee Lakeshore Center. Guests enjoyed perusing dozens of booths to sample a variety of takes on the classic American dish; live music courtesy of Switch Entertainment and Mighty Swell; and more. Children spent time in the Kids Zone while parents dazzled their tastebuds.
