Chili spices up Hanover's weekend

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Mix beer, meat, spices and people.

The outcome?

The 20th anniversary of the Hanover Chili Cook Off.

This year, more than 20 competitors came to the borough to showcase their homemade chili and salsa to hundreds of people, with hopes of placing in the International Chili Society's salsa, chili verde and red chili competitions, as well as the open chili competition.

But, eating chili wasn't the only activity available at the event.

Entertainment was provided by Hanover's Cledus Snow Mother Truckers, Macy K & the Oven Hot Fresh Delicious and the Kelly Bell band.

Face painting was available and vendors such as Snyder's of Hanover and Rita's Italian Ice were on site as well.

Winners

Red chili, first place: George Ryffel of Maryland, from Dysfunctional Competition

Red chili, second place: Mike Singleton, of North Carolina, from Dirt Digger Chili

Red chili, third place: Doug Johnson, of Harrisburg, from Eagles Chili

Salsa, first place: Mike Singleton, of North Carolina, from Dirt Digger Chili

Salsa, second place: Douglas Johnson, of Harrisburg, from Eagles Chili

Salsa, third place: Randy Allen, of the Enola area, from Dire Wolf Chili

Chili verde, first place: Beverly King, of Virginia, from Great Bowls of Fire

Chili verde, second place: Laurie Ryffel, of Maryland, from Bite My Fire

Chili verde, third place: Mike Singleton, of North Carolina, from Dirt Digger Chili

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