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The Annual Buzzards Breath Chili Cookoff is presented on the first Saturday in September  Labor day weekend.  This fun Chamber event is held at the Cathlamet marina and Chili Cooks from all over the area as well as boaters try their skill at cooking chili. 

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Prizes, drawings, games, music and a beer garden make this event a must see.

 

 

 

 

 

Wahkiakum County Chamber of Commerce

Buzzard's Breath Chili Cook-off

Buzzard's breath chili cookoff

Eighth Annual Buzzards Breath Chili Cook-Off in CathlametWA

Cooks needed!

Pack up and head to the Pacific Northwest.  Spend a day at the Elochoman Slough Marina, on the river showing off your cooking skills!  The Wahkiakum Chamber is sponsoring the Eighth Annual Labor Day “Buzzards Breath” Chili Cook Off in Cathlamet, Saturday September 3, 2011.  We are looking for some more Chili Teams to join us for the fun and activities. Grab your favorite recipe, your cooker, a pot, and head to the Elochoman Slough Marina on the mighty Columbia for a day of food, friends and fantastic chili. 

Applications available right here on our website or just call the Chamber office at (360) 795-9996 or stop by 35 Butler Street to get a copy of the rules and your Application.

There is no cost to enter and you have the opportunity to win a unique trophy and bragging rights!

Don't cook? Don't let that stop you, there will be plenty of chili to go around and fun for all.  Tortilla Throwing Contest (kids get prizes), Live music, Beer Garden, Rubber Duckie Race Raffle, Cow Plop Raffle (If the cow hits your spot you will win some cash) Wooden Boat Raffle and more!

Cooking starts at 10:00am and the public will start tasting at 1:00 pm with judging at 3:00pm.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

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