Viewfinder: Chili Cook-off Draws Hundreds to Lake, Folger Houses

The Avon Lake Landmark Preservation Society, more commonly known as the hosted its 10th annual Taste of Chili Cook-off on Nov. 12. 

More than 200 patrons enjoyed chili at the Lake House followed by dessert next door at The Folger Home. Visitors to The Folger Home's annual major fundraiser sampled 10 different types of chili and enjoyed hot dogs and desserts. 

Patrons were given 10 chili samples before given a cup of their first-choice chili. Chili earned first-place honors followed by Coleone's (second) and (third).

Also competing were , , , , Chili’s of Great Northern, and .

The event featured raffle items including a $125 family pool pass from the city of Avon Lake, a $20 gift card; Donato’s pizza $25 in gift cards; Coleone’s free large two-item pizza; ($15 in gift cards); Petitti’s $20 gift card; a one-hour Reiki session with Deena LaVigne and Chili’s of Great Northern ($60 in gift cards).