53rd Annual World Champion Chili Cook-Off
Jenn Lee • September 5, 2019
This weekend, more than 500 of the World’s Best Chili chefs, 17 bands and musicians, and craft beers will take center stage as the ICS World Champion Chili Cook-offs come to The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny.

With fall fast approaching, a lot of people have chili on the mind....a perfect cold weather dish to serve to family and friends. If you really want to learn from the best, head to the 53rd Annual ICS World Champion Chili Cook-Off! The District at Prairie Trail is proud to host the event this weekend, which runs Friday-Sunday.
Learn more about this event and get tickets by visiting the official website of ICS. Also be sure to check out the story that KCCI Channel 8
ran along with the Van and Bonnie Show on WHO!
For other updates throughout the event, visit the Prairie Trail Facebook page.

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