United Cerebral Palsy Chili Cook-Off set for Sunday

With temperatures warming up, there's still a chance to get your chili fix while also helping local people with special needs this weekend. 

United Cerebral Palsy will have its 39th Anniversary Chili Cook-Off Sunday, March 2, at the Civic Arena, Fourth and Felix streets. The event is a major fundraiser for the agency, and all the proceeds stay in Northwest Missouri to benefit children and adults with special needs.

More than 50 entries will be part of the competition, and judges will rate samples on taste, palatability and appearance. Members of the public will be able to sample chili as well and can vote for their favorite for the People’s Choice Award.

Doors open at 11 a.m., and chili samples will be distributed to the public at 2:30 p.m., with the winners being announced later in the day. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for children.

The cook-off includes activities for children and adults and will feature musical entertainment from Michael Shaun Brown performing southern country rock all afternoon. An online auction also is available at ucpnwmo.org/chili-challenge.