The Ludlow Rotary Club hosts their 32nd Annual Chili Cook-Off on October 7, 2023 at the traffic light at Depot & Main Streets in Ludlow from 11 am – 2 pm. Proceeds will benefit the Ludlow Rotary Charitable Fund to enable the LRC to continue its programs of local support.

Over 20 entrants will be competing for the various awards offered by the cook-off. It will be an opportunity for cook-off guests to taste a wide variety of chilis and enjoy great local cider and Vermont ice cream. Cash prizes will be awarded in the “People’s Choice” category. Awards also will be given to the chili entry with the most voted in the “Judges’ Choice”, “Spiciest”, and “Team Spirit” categories. Plaques and three cash prizes will be awarded in the “People’s Choice” category. 1st Place will receive $200 2nd Place will receive $100 3rd Place will receive $50. The Judges for these awards will be three area leaders: Ludlow Town Manager – Brendan McNamara, Cavendish Town Manager – Richard Chambers, and Plymouth Select Board Chair – Jay Kullman. Admission to enjoy the several dozen chilis is: $15 per person; $5 for kids 12 & under; and family at $35 for 2 adults & 2 kids. This includes sampling all the chilis plus bread, ice cream, and cider. For more info, contact Kevin Barnes at 802-558-0479 or ludlowrotary@gmail.com. Learn more here: ludlowrotary.com