The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Chillifest Committee held their regular monthly meeting Monday night as they plan for the 2022 version of this local tradition, taking place on the Square October First and 2nd.

Interntional Chilli Society Cook-off Chair Tom Calvert reported that the 2 annual sanctioned cook-offs will again take place this year:  The “Chillinois” cook-off on Saturday and the Central State cook-off on Sunday.

Chamber Chilli chief cook J-I McDowell reported that he’s donated a new vat to cook chilli live on site this year.  Chamber chilli will be served on site by the bowl and the quart for the first time in 3 years.  Chilled quarts will again be sold thru a drive-up lane as has been done in 2020 and 2021.

Pageant director Brittany Moore reported that on-line entries will be accepted for the many Chillifest pageants August First.  No paper entries will be allowed.

And, the Chillifest 5K Color Run is on again for 2022.

More information on the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Chillifest is available on-line at chillifest.info.