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Bringing The Heat

By The Ithacan — Photos by Sam Fuller/The Ithacan

Published: February 10, 2016

Two attendees try a sample of chili from Cayuga Medical Center, one of 33 restaurants competing for several awards, such as Best Overall Chili.

reshman Brianna Pulver takes a bite of chili at the Ithaca Chili Cook-off, more commonly known as Chilifest. People of all ages filled The Commons on Feb. 6 to sample chili from local restaurants.

Ithaca’s Chilifest featured 35 chili recipes, including meat and vegetarian options, one of which was enjoyed by 6-year-old Alaina Stockwell.

Two women representing Leadership Tompkins, a community leadership organization, serve chili at Ithaca’s 18th annual Chilifest. In addition to chili, wine and beer were also offered to attendees.

Hilby, the Skinny German Juggling Boy, performs at the 18th annual Chili Cook-off. Other attractions for attendants included a beard and mustache contest, rollerskating in Center Ithaca and karaoke.

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Hilby, the Skinny German Juggling Boy, performs at the 18th annual Chili Cook-off. Other attractions for attendants included a beard and mustache contest, rollerskating in Center Ithaca and karaoke.

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