Mount Vernon Chili Cook-Off 2022
October 8 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Annual Mount Vernon-Lisbon Chili Cook-off is on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
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The event features 25 four-person teams competing for cash prizes totaling $450 and bragging rights. The cooking will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Then the public is invited to the tasting portion of the event from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Open to the public and admission is free.
- Biodegradable sample chili cups are available for $1 each, or a 25-sample punch card for $20.
- Beer, soda, and other beverages will also be available for purchase.
About the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group
The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group exists to improve the social and economic well-being of Mount Vernon and Lisbon by capitalizing on their unique identity, assets and character. Mount Vernon was selected as a Main Street community in 2008, and practices economic development within the context of historic preservation.
About Main Street
The Main Street Approach is a copyrighted process of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Program has been used in Iowa since 1986 with a total of 56 communities having participated. Mount Vernon was selected as a Main Street community on March 4, 2008 by the State of Iowa, after submitting a comprehensive application and presenting to a select board of reviewers.
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