2019 Logan County Fair

Page 268 2019 Logan County Fair LINCOLN DAILY NEWS July 28-August 4, 2019 SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019 T he Doug DeMay Memorial Chili Cook- off at the Knights of Columbus Pavilion was the place to be Saturday as competitors from all around the county gave fairgoers an opportunity to sample their chili. Whether you like chili mild, hot, spicy, or sweet, and with or without beans, you can find almost any type to suit your taste at the annual event held the final weekend of the Logan County Fair. Longtime participant Doug Ritterbush (photo took the helm a couple years ago after the event’s leader, Doug DeMay, died in 2017. Since that time, the event was named in memory of DeMay. This year’s cook-off had nine teams that including one new team competing. For many who enter, the cook-off is part of their fair tradition. Oh, and for that matter, the same is true for most of those who come to taste. To give their chili a unique flavor, contestants use a variety of meats, beans, seasonings and spices. New contestant Justin Thies said he made his chili sweet and garlicy. Brad Luckhart and his teammate “Coody” used Louisiana Brisket to make a Southern style chili. Some like it hot and get it at Doug DeMay Memorial Chili Cook-off CONTINUE