Chili Cook Off

           Every year on Jan. 30 radio station WKIS and C.B. Smith Park host their annual Chili Cook Off. Although it is called Chili Cook Off this title doesn’t even exemplify all the events that take place. Competitors in the chili competition, country lovers, rednecks and alcoholics come from all over Florida just to experience this massive event every year. You don’t have to be fond of chili or enter in the competition to participate in this experience. People even go as far as not buying a ticket for entrance into the park. 

           For the multitude of juveniles the excitement begins in the early morning around 1am in the Wal-Mart parking lot. After gathering your flock the pre-gaming stage begins, in which you take your vehicle, beer, and friends and head out to the park grounds. You station your posy where ever you can find a spot close to one another. Then the drinking begins and probably won’t end until the late afternoon.

          Most people go inside to enjoy the music, food, and beer and others just enjoy themselves on the outskirts of the concert. Initially you can hear the artists performing either way. So if you wear Red Head, drive a truck, shop at Wal-Mart, say hey ya’ll and yee-haw, and keep your Christmas lights on all year long, then Chili Cook Off is right up your alley.