PRESS RELEASE: Magnolia State Bank’s 10th Chili Cook-Off

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 Chili Cook-off, Press

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Susan Ladd
Laurel Main Street
(601) 433-3255

info@laurelmainstreet.com

 

2022’s Hottest Event: Chili Cook-Off’s 10th Anniversary

Magnolia State Bank’s 10th Chili Cook-Off–Laurel Main Street’s First Event of the Year

 

Laurel, MS––February 2, 2022–– Laurel Main Street and Magnolia State Bank proudly present the 10th Annual Downtown Chili Cook-Off, to be held on Saturday, February 12th, 11AM-3PM.

 

Chili Cook-Off is back after 2021’s hiatus and will be bigger and better than ever! Tickets are for sale online or on-site. The options are $15 for all-you-can-taste or $30 for all-you-can-eat and a handmade pottery bowl by Jeremy Brooke. The $30 option is limited, so act fast!

 

In addition to chili, attendees can expect beer service, music, an opportunity to vote on ‘People’s Choice’, and plenty to enjoy in Downtown Laurel after the event.

 

Do you want to be a surprise judge? Become an individual or family member of Laurel Main Street for a chance to be the judge of honor this year. The team entry deadline and the announcement of the surprise judge will be Monday, February 7th.

 

This event is family-friendly and rain-or-shine. However, Laurel Main Street asks you to please leave your furry friends at home. Kids under 12 eat free! No worries if your child doesn’t like chili, they can grab a free hot dog from the Magnolia State Bank hospitality tent.

 

Founded in 2007, Laurel Main Street is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to revitalizing historic downtown Laurel, Miss., through preservation and economic growth. To learn more about Laurel Main Street, become a member, and to get tickets for Chili Cook-Off, please visit www.laurelmainstreet.com.

Written by Kaitlyn Warden

Kaitlyn Warden, a Jones County resident, recently graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a BSBA in Marketing with a certificate in Professional Selling. She also graduated from Pearl River Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in 2020 and is a South Jones High School class of 2018 graduate. Kaitlyn is the Social Media and Website Content Creator for Laurel Main Street. She also works at Elegant Evenings in Downtown Laurel, where she works as a consultant and social media manager. Kaitlyn enjoys being involved in Downtown Laurel and helping grow this amazing community through social networking!