Once again, Tucson Firefighters are turning up the heat.
The 24th annual Tucson Firefighters Chili Cook-Off competition is heading back to the amphitheater at Reid Park from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 26.
The members of the Tucson Firefighters Association will be using their personal and perhaps “secret” recipes to cook up a variety of homemade chili. Plus, being that the event is days away from Halloween, you can expect to see themed chili booths and plenty of creative costumes.
The event is free for all to attend, but the Tucson Firefighters Association is accepting donations. Any money that’s collected from the event will benefit the Tucson Fire Fighter Charities, the Greater Purpose Project, and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
The event kicks off with a Superhero Fun Run and continues with a “Truck or Treat” experience in the “Kids Zone,” local bands, lots of entertainment, all of the chili your stomach can handle, and a costume contest.
Do you think we’ll see anyone dressed as Kevin from The Office?
The Reid Park Amphitheater is located at 998 S. Concert Pl. For more information on the chili cook-off, visit tucsonfirefighters.org.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
