The 43rd Annual St. George Island Charity Chili Cookoff, which was held in March, was a huge success

            The 43^rd Annual St. George Island Charity Chili Cookoff, which was held in March, was a huge success.

 

The event brought in 225 thousand dollars this year; 175 thousand will go to the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department and first responders.

 

The chili cookoff is the primary fundraiser for the St. George Island Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders unit.

 

The money raised through the event helps fund the fire department’s budget as well as make new purchases when needed.

 

The chili cook-off raises money through a number of events, including a chili crawl, where people go to various homes and businesses on the island to taste chili, get drinks and listen to live music.

 

There is also a big golf tournament, a 5K Red Pepper Run, a huge on-line auction, and a professional chili cookoff.

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