Chili Cook-Off at Escapade in Essex Junction, Vermont

The Annual Chili Cook-Off is a a big fundraiser for CARE (Continuing Assistance for Retired Escapees).  This unique Senior Living Option relies on volunteers and donations to provide services to Escapees in need at reasonable prices.

Texas Two Bean Chicken

Chili 

This Red Pepper, from Oxfordshire,
England promotes his favorite
Chili.

Alliant Credit Union, sponsor

of the Chili Cook-Off is

competing with their

 special recipe.

Escapade Attendees leave
a donation for each sample.











The Chili Team that collects the most donations wins the Chili Cook-Off.

The "Jim Koca Red Pepper"

hands out beads to

unsuspecting Escapees. 

Maraca playing brings
Chili tasters to this table.

The Vegetarian Chili is

very popular. 

Texas Style Chili,
anyone?

Everyone enjoys the music of

Escapees Jammers BOF.

I think a lot of money is being donated to CARE this afternoon.

When will we find out the results of this fundraiser?  At Escapade's Closing Ceremony.