Chili Division Judge’s Choice Winner 1st Place – Tony Hughes

The Summerville Steam Special Chili & Brunswick Stew Cook-Off event held at The Summerville Depot on September 16th was a big hit despite rain. Amateur teams competed in a fun filled day of friendly and healthy competition. Attendees sampled different Chili and Brunswick Stew recipes from 10 different teams to vote for their favorites in People’s Choice Taste and Best Team Theme/Spirit. The competitor’s also added fun to the event by dressing up to compete for the most spirited team.

Winners of the competition are as follows: Chili Division Judge’s Choice 1st Place – Tony Hughes Team Casino Nights, 2nd Place – D&S Produce & Mercantile Tin Roof Chili Team, 3rd Place –Reita Cabe Thomas & Billy Cook Breakout Prison Team. Brunswick Stew Division Judges Choice 1st Place – Stan Rosser Chili Ray Cyrus Team, 2nd Place – Reita Cabe Thomas & Billy Cook Breakout Prison Team, 3rd Place – Tony Hughes Casino Nights Team. People’s Choice Best Chili – Tony Hughes Casino Nights Team. People’s Choice Best Brunswick Stew – Tony Hughes Casino Nights Team. People’s Choice Best Team Theme/Spirit – D& S produce & Mercantile Tin Roof Chili Team.

Tony Hughes will move on to compete in the Chili-Fest Cook Off and Festival in Rome on Saturday, November 4.