The 25th annual Broadstripe Winterfest Chili Cook-off is moving to a new location. On January 19, contestants will register at Darnell’s Deepwater Event Center at 2:30pm with their best batch of chili. Judging will occur at 3pm. Participants will compete for more than pride—the first place winner will receive a $100 Chamber Certificate and the opportunity to have their recipe featured at Apple Cup Café during next year’s Winterfest. Second place will receive a $75 Chamber Certificate, and third place will receive a $50 Chamber Certificate. To qualify for the featured chili at the Apple Cup Café, participants must provide a recipe that may be duplicated according to restaurant health standards.

Not a whiz in the kitchen? Participate anyway by joining in the Fanta-Sea on Ice Torchlight Parade in downtown Chelan. The parade kicks off at 6pm on January 19. Entry forms available at the Chamber.

After the parade, visitors and residents can warm up at the Lion’s Club Community Bonfire, which is annually fueled by local Christmas trees. Trees can be donated by dropping them off in the Chelan Marina parking lot beginning January 11. Follow the signs indicating the approved drop-off location. Trees must be stripped of all ornaments, lights and tinsel. Need help hauling a tree away? Call Grandview at the Lake at 682-2582 for assistance.