The South River Municipal Alliance will hold its Chili Cook-Off and Tasting fundraiser noon-2 p.m. March 5 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River.
Individuals are sought to enter for a chance to be crowned “The Maker of the Best Chili in South River” or to purchase a tasting ticket for a chance to sample chili from each contestant.
Tasting admission cost is $10 for ages 12 and up, $5 for youngsters under age 12. Tasting tickets are limited; sales at the door are subject to availability. To purchase in advance, call Adam at 732-754-6043 or Debbie at 732-257-1999, ext. 118. Tasting tickets include door-prize raffles, chili tasting, salad, bread and a 50/50 raffle. A cash bar will be available.
Contestant entry fee is $20; all contestants must register in advance. Entries will be judged by guest judges. First-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded.
Proceeds from the event help fund multiple borough programs and events including DARE, Project Graduation, Too Good for Drugs, National Night Out, the South River Police Department’s junior and citizen police academies, the Free-Throw Tournament and more.
For contestant entry and ticket information or to view the event flier, log on to http://southrivernj.org/Events/chili-cookoff-030516.pdf.
Contestants must register by Feb. 26.