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The Exceptional Foundation Chili Cook-Off will feature a wide selection of chili recipes.
The Exceptional Foundation will hold its 11th annual Chili Cook-Off this year at Brookwood Village. The event will be held Saturday, March 7, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot next to Belk.
Proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off and other fundraising efforts provide three-quarters of the funds needed to ensure that Exceptional Foundation participants are able to gather daily for social activities, take field trips and compete in sports. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities to mentally challenged individuals in the Greater Birmingham area.
Cook-off teams are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, starting with corporate sponsors. Returning corporate sponsors will be given the opportunity to participate first, followed by new sponsors. This year’s Northwestern Mutual Chili Cook-Off is presented by Regions Bank.
Grand prize, first runner-up and second runner-up winners will be selected by a panel of judges.
The People’s Choice Award is given to the team that gets the most votes by patrons at the event. The Spirit Award is given to the team with the best tent decoration, costume and other categories and is voted on by the judges and Exceptional Foundation participants. The Participant Award goes to the team whose chili the attendees vote as best.
Tickets can be purchased on exceptionalfoundation.org or at the Exceptional Foundation prior to the event for a $10 donation per ticket. The day of the event, tickets will be available at the entrance for a $15 donation per ticket. Children 12 and under are free.
For more information, contact Margaret Cochran at mcochran@exceptionalfoundation.org or call the Exceptional Foundation at 870-0776.