SYRACUSE — The entire family will have plenty to do at Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival Feb. 13, whether or not there is enough ice on Syracuse Lake for the annual Wawasee Kiwanis Snowmobile Drags. The carnival, which is presented by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, has bulked up since it got its start in the ’70s; in fact, this year is the “biggest ever” carnival.

NORTH WEBSTER — Due to ice conditions, snowmobiles will be on display until 4 p.m. today, Feb. 6., in the gym of the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR13), rather than out on the lake participating in races this year.

Though November brings with it cold weather, Thanksgiving planning, and for some, early Christmas shopping, the public is invited to take a moment to warm up and relax in Warsaw during November’s First Friday. Though the weather may be nippy, guests are able to warm up with a sampling of various chilis during the annual …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Farmers Market is on the lookout for the best chili chef in the county. Local chili chefs can test their skills during the fourth annual chili cookoff, set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. Participants must arrive by 10:30 a.m. to set up their …read more.

ELKHART — The Pillars of Elkhart are hosting the annual Oktoberfest and Chili Cook-off event from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Central Park behind the Civic Plaza downtown Elkhart. This family-friendly event will feature a chili cook-off, kid-friendly activities as well as a Cornhole tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County.

By JONI TRUEX BAKFC Executive Officer WARSAW — Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties announces our annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament to be held on Oct. 3. New and exciting this year are the prize levels: $1,000 first place and $500 second place will be awarded to the chili receiving the …read more.

The public and friends are invited to the annual chili cook-off at South Pleasant United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Karaoke will follow the dining. Anyone who wishes may enter the competition by bringing a crock pot of chili, or just come, sample and vote for your favorite. Last year’s champion was …read more.

By STEPHANIE FAROH Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County We celebrate National Chili Day on the last Thursday in February each year. This year, the celebration falls on Thursday, Feb. 26. Chili is most commonly made up of tomatoes, beans, chili peppers, meat, garlic, onions and cumin, however, there are many variations to the basic …read more.

After a one year hiatus, North Webster Winterfest returned in a big way. Between the snowmobile races on Webster Lake, the vintage snowmobile exhibit in North Webster Community Center gym and the chili cook off, there was plenty to entertain fest patrons. The festivities concluded just a few hours ago, but our reporter, Phoebe Muthart, was …read more.

By SYDNEY SUSARABA Warsaw FFA The Warsaw Future Farmers of America committee members are working on the 11th Annual Community Appreciation Supper and Worker Fundraiser on Nov. 25. Every year we invite the community to come and have a free chili and hot dog bar starting from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Then we have …read more.

The recipes were tweaked to perfection. The judges and people have tasted. And the winners of the Third Annual Farmer’s Market Chili Cook-Off are in. Paula Bowman, chili cook-off organizer, presenting the judge’s choice trophy to Jeff and Cindy Stier. There were only a handful of chili chefs, but each brought their own flare and …read more.

The Third Annual Farmers Market Chili Cook-Off will be held downtown Warsaw on Saturday, Oct. 11, in the City Hall Plaza. All Kosciusko County chili chefs are invited to participate in the competition. The cook-off will be held during the farmers market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You should arrive by 10:30 a.m. to …read more.

The Whitko girl’s basketball team invites you to an afternoon of fun at the first annual Blue and White Madness from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. with the chili cook-off and lunch which will be served until 2:30 p.m. Entry and set up for the …read more.

Do you have the best chili recipe around? If your answer is yes, then you need to enter it in the first annual Taste of Agriculture chili cook-off contest. The cook-off is a part of “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair,” being held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April …read more.

Even with the warmer weather, members of the Indiana Vintage Snowmobile Association got out to the North Webster Community Center to show off their vehicles. While the outdoor events had to be cancelled due to surprisingly pleasant weather the association still provided onlookers at the 2013 Winterfest with a lot of “cool” options to check …read more.

This week’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw is the third annual Hot Chili Nights theme and event organizers are still looking for participants. Looking to find the best chili in Warsaw, restaurants, individuals and organizations are being invited to take part in the chili cook-off, which will be part of First Friday that will …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICzamYXiziQ] The judge’s award for the 1st Annual Fireman’s Chili Cook Off went to Winona Lake Fire Department’s Dave Yotter and Gerald Ross for their 5 Bean Chili. The competition was held this morning during the Kosciusko County Farmers Market in downtown Warsaw. Four departments took part in the chili cook off including Burket, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Farmers Market will be sponsoring the First Annual Firemen’s Chili Cook Off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday in downtown Warsaw. The Chili Cook Off will be a competition between Kosciusko County fire departments and individual firemen. The proceeds of the People’s Choice Award will be donated to a selected …read more.

The Kosciusko County Farmers Market will be presenting the 1st Annual Firemen Chili Cook Off on Saturday, Oct. 13, in downtown Warsaw. The cook-off is between all fire departments in Kosciusko County and is being held to benefit a selected charity, which has not yet been announced. The event will take place from 11 a.m. …read more.