The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce’s Chillifest is officially here and the Taylorville Square will be packed on October 5th and 6th with over 130 vendors, 36 chili cooks, activities for the kids, and plenty of entertainment to view. Krystal Baker, President of the GTCC came by the WTIM Morning Show to give thanks and to recognize some of the unsung heroes that make the massive weekend possible. 

Baker begins with the chili, of course, thanking Tom Calvert for heading up chili cook sign-ups and Elizabeth Hohenstein for the diligent work in procuring and placing the many vendors. 

The well-attended Chili Pepper Pageant is once again heading in the right direction as Baker points to Stacie Joyce for her organization and to the chili pepper royalty that have represented the event for the past year. 

Artistic contributions round out the festivities at Chillifest. Taylorville students will be showcased by their artwork, band, choir, jazz band, cheer and poms, and performances from “Broadway Comes to Taylorville. 

Visit www.facebook.com/TaylorvilleChillifest for a schedule of events, vendors, and more. 

Krystal Baker appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show