Collinsville ChiliFest to benefit Canton Food Bank

Lisa's Crown & Hammer will host the 2017 Collinsville ChiliFest, a benefit for the Canton Food Bank, Sunday, Nov. 12 from 1-4 p.m. in the town hall parking lot, 74 Main St., Collinsville. The rain or shine event features a chili contest between area businesses. Each will serve up their version of chili for attendees to sample and vote on.

Admission is $20 for unlimited chili and one draft beer at the Crown & Hammer. The cost for kids 10 and under is $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Canton Food Bank.

The chili cook-off contestants include Lisa’s Crown & Hammer, Cure Restaurant in Unionville, Bridge Street Libations and Temptations in Collinsville, Lisa’s Luna Pizza in Simsbury and Brewery Legitimus in New Hartford.

“We are very excited that Brewery Legitimus has agreed to be part of our event,” said Lisa Maurer of Avon, owner of the Crown & Hammer and Luna Pizza. “What goes better with chili than local craft beer?”

Music will be provided by The Larry Project during the event, which also includes face painting by Lauren Zino and cupcake decorating for the kids. The cupcakes and decorating items are being donated by Cupcake Gypsy. Jules Poirier Co. is another sponsor.

For information, call 860-693-9199 or visit www.facebook.com/CrownandHammerPub.