The 20th Annual North Country Chili Cook-off was held Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Dulles State Office Building, with 26 teams competing for top bragging rights and cash prizes.
The annual event is hosted by the Jefferson County American Legion Auxiliary and Legion Family to benefit the Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc.
Winners for this event included:
Professional Category Team
1st Place: Samaritan Summit Village
2nd Place: Garland City
3rd Place: The Cottage Inn
Amateur Category Team
1st Place: Brownville American Legion Post 588
2nd Place: Chili Chili Bang Bang Ives Hill Retirement Community
3rd Place: Carthage Revolution
People’s Choice Team
1st Place: Samaritan Summit Village
2nd Place: Brownville American Legion Post 588
In addition, taking home top bragging rights in the Vegetarian category was the Carthage Revolution team.
Additional award winners included:
- Best Decorated: NRCIL, sponsored by the Northern Regional Center for Independent Living
- Best Dressed: Spicy Gratitude, sponsored by Anchor Recovery Center
- Most Unusual Recipe: Spicy Gratitude, sponsored by Anchor Recovery Center
- Most Congenial: Watertown International Airport, sponsored by Watertown International Airport a
The 20th Annual North Country Chili Cook-Off received the support of many local sponsors, including Underwriting Sponsors Watertown Savings Bank, Stewart’s Shops, Fidelis Care, Purcell Construction Corp., United Food Service Operators, Tunes 92.5FM, the Watertown Daily Times, and WWNYTV7/WNYF28/MeTV. Proceeds will help fund medical transportation for local veterans and their families through the Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc.