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The Great Lakes Regional Chili Cookoff

The 16th Annual Great Lakes Regional Chili Cook-off and Motorcycle Show will take place on Sunday, October 9th, 2011 in downtown Plymouth!  The Chili Cook-off features a traditional Red Chili, a Green Chili and a Salsa competition.The winners in each category will advance to the 2012 World Championship Chili cook-off next fall.  Peoples Choice Chili samples will be available at 12:00pm, competition samples at 1:30 & 3:00 for a $1 donation per sample.  Area businesses will compete in the "Battle of the Businesses" contest.  The Chili Bike Show is a ride-in show with 17 bike categories.  It will take place on Ann Arbor Trail at Kellogg Park from11:00am - 4:00pmThe Restaurant Chili Challenge will take place 11:00am - 5:00pm in Kellogg Park.  Over a dozen restaurants will be vying for the prize of "Best Chili in Plymouth" award.  You be the Judge!  Bowls are a $4 donation or $1 donation per 2oz sample.Steve King and the Dittilies will perform 12:00pm - 5:00pm Dance Performances on Main Street - Children's Activity area  -  Hottest Dog in the Coolest City costume contest.All activities result in donating net proceeds to local charities!  This year's recipients are Western Wayne Habitat for Humanity & Penrickton Center for Blind Children!

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