Congratulations to Crosstown Pub & Grill, and Bull City Street Food, for taking home the hardware at the 4th Annual Triangle Chili Challenge!

The crowds got there early to grab their ballots and sample some of the finest chili the Triangle has to offer.

The celebrity judges were there, making their selections.

The music performance by Emily Musolino was phenomenal.

And what would one of these posts from The Pāpur be, without a highlight reel of the pups that came out?

People came for the chili, of course, and the music…but that wasn’t the only thing this event had to offer. In addition to the food, the Downtown Cary Food & Flea vendors were there, helping folks get an early start on their Christmas shopping…yeah, we said it…Christmas shopping.

Did we mention the food trucks?

What a wonderful event for Downtown Cary, NC!

After it was all said and done, it was very cool to see the good sportsmanship displayed by all.

Big thanks to Jessica McCarthy for inviting us to play a small role, and to all those who organized, planned, sponsored, and put in the hard work to create this wonderful event!

We’re already looking forward to next year’s Triangle Chili Challenge!

Photos by Kurt Hilton Photography for The Pāpur.