Welcome to Mankato's ChiliFest!
2nd Annual ChiliFest an OVERWHELMING SUCCESS!!
While the numbers are still being finalized, and donations continue to come in, we know that thanks to YOU, the 2nd Annual ChiliFest has raised over $16,000 to be split between the Mankato Veteran's Memorial Place and the Minnesota Rett Syndrome Research Association!
The celebrity judge's and People's Choice votes were tabulated, and the winners of the 2nd Annual Mankato's ChiliFest were:
1st place
FOP South Central Lodge #16 Team #1, "Sweet 16" - Anthony Martens
2nd Place
Gone in 60 seconds, "Gone in 60 Seconds Chili" - Gloria Sack
3rd Place(TIE)
FOP South Central Lodge #16, Team #2, "Good ol' 16" - Michael Parry
Swine Chili - "Swine Chili" - Matt DuRose
People's Choice
Blue Earth County Dispatch Team #2, "Chili Hounds" - John Judd
The purpose of Mankato's ChiliFest is to support two great organizations:
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| Minnesota Rett Syndrome Research Association | Mankato Veteran's Memorial Place |
Donate to Mankato's ChiliFest!!






