CHAPPELL HILL VFD TO HOST 19TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL FRIDAY, SATURDAY

Josh Blaschke May 4, 2023

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The Chappell Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s 19^th Annual Festival is this weekend.

The public can head to the Chappell Hill Fire Station at 5295 FM 1155 tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday for a barbecue cook-off and rib shootout, live and silent auctions, and a pitch tournament.

Chappell Hill Volunteer Fire Department Vice President Marcy Kmiec says the department has a close-knit group of supporters who make their way out every year for the event.

Last year’s cook-off had an event record 70 teams taking part, and the department expects similar turnout this go-around.

The fundraiser opens with the pitch tournament tomorrow, with sign-up at 6 p.m. and play starting at 6:30 p.m. Entry is $20 per team.

On Saturday, first turn-in for the cook-off is at 10 a.m. Cooking and judging will continue until awards are announced at 4:30 p.m. A silent auction taking place throughout the day will also wrap up at 4:30 p.m., leading into a live auction at 5 p.m.

Drawing tickets are being sold for $20 each.

Kmiec says proceeds from the fundraiser go toward the department’s purchase and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including a new truck on the way within the next 6 to 8 months.