Jerry Adams Chili Cook-off | This Year’s Chefs Announced

The Marco Island Fire Rescue Foundation has announced the names of the talented chefs participating in this year’s Jerry Adams Chili Cook-off.

The chefs, who hail from all walks of life, will compete for the People’s Choice Award and an Overall Best Chili Award (determined by a panel of culinary professionals).

On Saturday, October 20th from 12-4 PM the cook-off will take place at CJ’s on the Bay, 760 N. Collier Boulevard, Marco Island. Admission is $12, children under 10 free. Event proceeds benefit the Marco Island Fire Rescue Foundation.

For more information contact Barb Murphy at 239-595-0488 or bwmbase@gmail.com or visit www.marcofirefoundation.com. 

2018 Chili Cook-Off Chefs

Individuals:

• Market Place Home Mortgage- Cheryl Stokes (People’s Choice Winner 2016/2017)
• Jerry Swiacki, City Council Candidate
• Jim Richards, City Council Candidate
• Boat & Automobile Upholstery Repair with Marco Patriots
• Jim Moon Collier County Judge Candidate
• Spice Girls Cooking Club

Restaurants:

• Hilton Marco Island
• Island Country Club (Best Overall 2017)
• Marco Island Yacht Club
• JW Marriott
• Mangos (People’s Choice 2017)
• Stonewalls
• Speakeasy Restaurant

Civic Groups:

• Marco Island Sail And Power Squadron
• Sunrise Rotary Club
• Knights of Columbus
• Marco Island Police Foundation

Fire/Municipal:

• Marco Island Fire Rescue Department (People’s Choice 2017)
• Sullivan Brigade
• City of Marco Island Utilities