The holidays are upon us and Montpelier Alive invites everyone to the first annual New Year’s Eve Chili Cook-Off! Come down to Langdon Street on New Year’s Eve, warm your heart and belly by tasting delicious chili made by some of your favorite local restaurants, and vote for a winner. Members of the community are welcome to try all of the entries at the tasting.

In addition to the Cook-Off there will be music and activities for the kids like face painting, snow sculptures and other fun games. Thanks to event partner Cabot Creamery, there will be lots of tasty Seriously Sharp Cheddar cheese to complement the local chili masters.

The winner of best chili will be awarded a chili bowl trophy and the title of Best Chili in Montpelier and most importantly bragging rights! The Cook-Off will take place on December 31st, 1pm to 3:30 pm on Langdon Street in downtown Montpelier.

For more information and updates, visit www.MontpelierAlive.org or www.facebook.com/MontpelierAlive. If you are interested in participating and entering your chili in the competition, e-mail Ashley Witzenberger, Festivals Coordinator at festivals@montpelieralive.org or call (802) 223-9604.