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The 14th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off is back again at the Marion Elks #800 on November 4th at 10 am.
To date, we have raised more than $280,000 to be given back to local charities that focus on the lives of our youth in IL. Come out and join the party with both a chili and a bloody mary contest! Check out all the Scary Movie themed booths and try each chili from sweet to spicy for only one $10 entry fee.
Event Details
Nov 04, 2023
10:00am
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3:00pm
From $10.00
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Address:
204 South Market Street
Marion IL 62959 - Phone: (618) 993-3151
- Email: info@marionelks800.com
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