Neligh Legion Auxiliary To Host Chili Cook-off And Feed

Neligh American Legion Auxiliary will host a chili cook-off and feed fundraiser on Sunday, February 23, at the Neligh American Legion.

Entry forms can be picked up at Neligh Thriftway.  The fee to participate is $15.  DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS FEBRUARY 14.  Mail entry form and fee to Shannon Olson at 708 L Street, Neligh.

Participants can arrive between 10-10:30 a.m. and judging will be from 11 a.m.-noon.  There will be 2 categories: Hot and Mild.  There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd places awarded in each category.  Only one entry per person.  The celebrity judge will be Austen T. Haygood from US92 along with 3 other judges.

The doors will be open to the public from noon to 3 p.m . Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children 10 and under which includes a bowl of chili, dessert and drink. 

All proceeds will help benefit The Legion Auxiliary to help with the Norfolk Veterans Home, sending packages overseas, girls state recipient, scholarships, essay contests and more. 

Questions may be directed to Shannon Olson at 402-929-0329.  

The Neligh Fire Department will be there to assist in any 5 alarm chili fires. Hope to see you there!