3/16/14 - A hot event in the Fowlerville area will help fireworks light up the sky later this summer. The Livingston County/Fowlerville Fireworks Committee is seeking both entries and volunteers for the communityâs 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off. The bare minimum to put on the show is $11,000. Fowlerville Village Councilwoman Mary Helfmann says the municipality feels itâs an important family activity and legally contributes $2,000 while smaller donations are received from a few others and donation canisters. The annual chili cook-off is the major fundraiser though for the 4th of July fireworks. A variety of categories will be judged from hottest to most unusual and best presentation. Between 150 and 300 people attend the event and Helfmann tells WHMI they have everything from standard to hot chili and itâs always fun to taste the different entries because some are really creative. All of the chili entries must be made at home within some guidelines and be pre-registered. There will also be a childrenâs meal, desserts, arts and crafts, 50/50 drawings and a new silent auction. The chili cook-off takes place Saturday, March 29th from 4 to 7pm at the Fowlerville VFW Hall. Helfmann says volunteers are primary to everything they do and are always needed in addition to chili entries. Those wanting more information are asked to call Bruce or Denise Brown at (517) 223-1927 or Butch or Peggy Ogden at (517) 223-3454. Helfmann can also be contacted at MHelfmann@yahoo.com. Complete details can be found through the link below. (JM)
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