West Newsmagazine 10-11-17
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38 I ELLISVILLE CHILI COOK-OFF I<br />
October <strong>11</strong>, 20<strong>17</strong><br />
WEST NEWSMAGAZINE<br />
@WESTNEWSMAG<br />
WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM<br />
Ellisville celebrates 5th Annual ‘Hot Dog It’s Chili’ event in Bluebird Park<br />
By JESSICA MESZAROS<br />
As cooler weather starts to roll in, the<br />
city of Ellisville is warming up residents<br />
by hosting its 5th annual “Hot Dog It’s<br />
Chili” event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on<br />
Friday, Oct. 27 in Bluebird Park.<br />
While chili is the main attraction, visitors<br />
also will be able to browse the booths<br />
of local vendors, listen to live music, take<br />
a relaxing hayride and sample a variety<br />
of delicious treats.<br />
Live music by Woo Daddies will play<br />
into the evening. This local favorite<br />
is known for seamlessly blending the<br />
genres of jump blues, rockabilly swing,<br />
jazz standards, classic country, surf and<br />
pop.<br />
In addition to free hayrides, an assortment<br />
of classic games such as the sucker<br />
pull, the duck pond and the bean bag toss<br />
will entertain the younger set. Kids also<br />
can enjoy the free creations of balloon<br />
artists and face painters.<br />
The event also has something in store<br />
for four-legged companions. As is tradition,<br />
dogs and dog owners can celebrate<br />
at the event by donning their finest and<br />
funniest Halloween garb as part of the<br />
popular Howl-O-Ween dog costume<br />
contest. The contest<br />
will award prizes to<br />
winners in four categories:<br />
best costume, best<br />
costume combo with<br />
owner, most original<br />
and spookiest. Visitors<br />
who love dressing their<br />
canines in spooky, fun<br />
and festive attire can<br />
sign up to participate<br />
in the contest between<br />
5:30 and 6 p.m. The<br />
proceeds from each $5<br />
entry fee will benefit<br />
the Ellisville Dog Park. On-site registration<br />
is permitted.<br />
Visitors can park in Bluebird Park’s<br />
parking lots. Shuttles<br />
also run from the park’s<br />
back parking lot to the<br />
event, located near its<br />
entrance.<br />
Chili teams are<br />
formed by local businesses,<br />
organizations<br />
and families in search of<br />
friendly competition.<br />
Teams interested in<br />
competing should contact<br />
Ellisville Recreation<br />
Coordinator Sally Grobelny at (636) 227-<br />
7508 or by email at sgrobelny@ellisville.<br />
mo.us. Applications for the competition<br />
are accepted until Oct. 20.<br />
Competition guidelines are available<br />
upon registration and on the city’s website<br />
[ellisville.mo.us].<br />
A panel of local judges<br />
will determine which<br />
chili is best. Each<br />
vendor is responsible<br />
for acquiring a temporary<br />
food permit for the<br />
day of the event. There<br />
is a $35.00 fee for the<br />
permit, with no cost for<br />
nonprofit groups.<br />
Chili contestants will<br />
have booths in the parking<br />
lot near the park’s playground. An<br />
awards ceremony will be held at approximately<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
Chili Cook-Off • Food & Beverage Vendors<br />
Hay Rides • Dog Costume Contest • Bonfire<br />
Music: The Woo Daddies • Kid’s Activities<br />
HOt DOG CHILI<br />
HOt DOG CHILI<br />
in ELLISVILLE<br />
Friday, October 27<br />
5:30-8:30pm • Bluebird Park<br />
We’re still accepting<br />
Chili Cook-off Entries<br />
Email or call for details<br />
sgrobelny@ellisville.mo.us<br />
636.227.7508<br />
“Thank You” to our sponsors:<br />
Trends Motel
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