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The Famous Fire Department Chili Cook-Off will be hosted by the Community Partnership on Aging (CPA) later this month. It will take place at Bellavie Banquet Hall in Mayfield Village in Lyndhurst.

This is a new venue for this event which will feature renowned chili recipes from neighboring fire departments. The fire departments of University Heights and Gates Mills will be joining the competition this year. A Judges Award and an Audience Award will be given out this year.

Sponsorship opportunities are available with the amount for presenting sponsor at $1,500 which covers the cost of supplies for one fire department, among the benefits. A partner sponsorship is $750, a supporter sponsor is $500, and a friend sponsor is $250.

Tickets are $45 per person and $40 for those who are 60 years of age and older. Proceeds of the event will benefit the Food Distribution Program of the CPA.

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The first time this event was held was in 2013, making this year’s Famous Fire Department Chili Cook-Off the 11th year it has taken place with a hiatus of three years due to the pandemic.

This event will take place from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday October 29. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and chili will be served at 5:30 p.m.