
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH FALL FEST CHILI COOK OFF BENEFITING SECOND SATURDAYS ART HAPPENINGS A panel of judges will cast their vote for the big winner. The people will have their say with a vote for People’s Choice. Bring a lawn chair and cooler and make an evening of it. This year’s cook-off is bigger and better than ever, featuring more bands, and benefiting Second Saturdays Art Happenings. For those of you who attended last year, Chili Tasting begins promptly at 5:00 pm, and the Chili Awards are announced at 8:30 pm. Get there at five or else the chili may be gone! New this year, Chili Cook Off benefits Second Saturdays Art Happenings, a recently launched community art program that pairs small businesses with our area artists. All proceeds generated from the Cook Off will help to promote area artists participating in Second Saturdays. In March 2010, Second Saturdays kicked off its first season with an array of downtown Dixon small businesses opening up shop to host the area’s finest artists, musicians, culinary experts, and more. Second Saturdays is a monthly cultural event in downtown Dixon organized by a core cooperative of local artists, Hope Greene, Rick Munson, John DeLong, Lisa Higby LeFevre, and local businesses, The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, Trein’s Jewelry, JSalon, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Tangibles, and Distinctive Gardens. The goal is to enliven the downtown and get people out walking to see what’s going on in their cultural community. If all area arts groups pull together, both artists and community benefit. Minimum $3 donation gets you in for the night of chili tasting and great tunes. It’s picnic style people. Bring your own food and beverages, as well as your blankets or chairs, and enjoy the music, the chili, and the atmosphere. For updated information on Fall Fest Chili Cook Off or Second Saturdays Art Happenings, visit online: www.distinctivegardensinc. com and click on the Fall Fest Chili Cook Off or Second Saturdays icons on the left side of the page. You can also contact Distinctive Gardens at 815-285-0014. Those interested in participating in Second Saturdays should contact any of the core cooperative people through www.Second-Saturdays.com |