Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department wins SGI Chili Cook-off

In another sign that God loves the chili cook-off, there were blues skies over SGI while the rest of the country suffered through heavy rains and tornadoes. And while the crowds were smaller this year because of poor weather reports - the energy was high. I think most people were expecting a downpour and when it didn't happen they partied!

This was the 30th year of the cook-off and the 1st time that a local group won the contest. The AVFD will be heading to Las Vegas later this year to compete for 100K in the international chili cookoff. There were 43 contestants in the cook-off this year. We should have an earnings report soon.

Breakfast of drunk champions

AFD at work on their winning chili (cuttin' up the possum)

Crock pot chili

Great chili booth

This man knows chili

The Elvii land on the island

Good crowds at the auction

chili under the lighthouse

Mister Hot Sauce contestant takes his snake out

Elvis is in the building

They have a cream for that - this year's Mister Hot Sauce - Joe Cope from Destin

Look at the little girl on the bottom right :)

Miss Chili Pepper contestants

Vote for me!

Strut your stuff

Takin' it off

Showing off the assets

Look ma - I'm a pretzel

Shakin' it for the boys

Dead Serious chili

Getting ready for the judging

Notice the blue skies

The judging begins

Judge at work

He looks like he's in pain

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Tools of the trade

Best booth winners - Cairo Fire Department

Showmanship Award - F.A.R.T Chili

3rd place - Chili Dawgs from Atlanta

1st place winners - Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department

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