The Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for the best chili in Haywood County. The Chamber Chili challenge will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 at the Maggie Valley Inn.

This popular event has been a winter-time favorite for locals and visitors alike. The committee has made a few changes this year to make the event even more fun. Competitors will have four flavor categories to choose from.

The Chili Rustler: A cowboy’s chili- hearty, bean and beef; Chili Luau: A sweeter version using pineapple, chicken or any other lighter flavoring; Chili Mex:  A spicy version using rice, jalapenos, black beans, and anything else packing “heat”; and Chili Hog Wild: Biker Friendly version using anything but beef – sausage, bear, deer, pork, or meat of choice.

Competitors are required to ...