- February 12, 2025
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Mike Roy, representing Shannon Till - State Farm Insurance Agent, stirred a huge pot of chili.
Ellie Hatter sold her Bibbidi Bubbly Soaps at the event.
Members from the Rotary Club of Horizon West brought their chili to the cook off.
Jordan Lewis and Shane May represented Front Row Sports Bar and Grill as well as Sempiternal Springs Distilling Company.
Steve Coomey was one of the 30 chili chefs at the cook off.
Windermere High School students Thomas Pellegrino, Alex McGouirk and Sophia Molina Camacho volunteered at the event.
Darren A’Hern, Voodoo Chili, decked out his booth in decorations.
Rocky Raby served chili from his booth labeled Doctor Mysterio and His Fabulous Chili Machine.
Dave Ashworth, April LeSage and Marissa Walters represented Chili Cats at the cook off.
Brenda Macrides offered up chili at her booth.
Tyler Grant and Riley Reed braved the rain to sample chilis.
West Orange County resident Austin Arthur brough his family to the event.
Earl Massey served chili from his booth labeled Earl’s No Mumbo Jumbo.
Legacy Events for Education hosted the third annual Central Florida Chili Cook Off Saturday, Feb. 18, in downtown Ocoee.
The fundraiser supports Legacy Events for Education in its mission to inspire students, teachers and communities to leave their legacy on the world. The nonprofit organizes large-scale events in West Orange County to raise funds for scholarships and grants to give to students and teachers at local schools.
Residents sampled and judged 30 different chilis before wandering the available vendor booths. Attendees also enjoyed a free Kid Zone and a live deejay.