2018 fair-print

2018 Logan County Fair Lincoln Daily News July 29 - August 5, 2018 Page 237 W ith competitors from all around the county who use a variety of recipes and give fairgoers an opportunity to sample their chili, the Doug DeMay Memorial Chili Cook- off at the Knights of Columbus Pavilion was the place to be a Saturday. Whether you like chili mild, hot, spicy, or sweet, you can find almost any kind to your taste at the annual event held the final weekend of the Logan County Fair. Last year, the event was named in memory of Doug DeMay who was in charge of the cook- off for many years. After DeMay’s passing, Doug Ritterbush, a longtime veteran of the cook-off, took the helm, and continues to head up the cook-off. This year’s cook-off had eleven participants. For several entrants, the cook-off is part of their fair tradition and a family affair, with even “little chefs” helping (3022). For a few teams, it was their first time entering the contest. Contestants use a variety of seasonings, spices, meats, and beans to give their chili its own unique flavor. As the chili bubbled, friendly rivals joked around about who had the best chili. People sampling the chilis (3020) described some as spicy and others as sweet with a little bit of a kick. A dozen judges sampled each chili and deliberated over the scores. Fair’s Chili Cook-off a fun way to try a variety of chili Saturday, August 4, 2018 CONTINUE 00