Chili & Chowder competition to benefit MDA Sunday at Trackside

Rockland, Maine - More than 20 competitors will compete Sunday, Jan. 5, to see who has the best chili and chowder. The event, which is organized by the Rockland Professional Firefighters Local 1584 chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Trackside Station, 4 Union St. This is the third time the two have partnered for the event which benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Over the past two years, the event has raised $4,600 for MDA.

The public is invited to taste, enjoy and judge the entries from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, during the event at Trackside. Winners will be chosen in the professional category, featuring local restaurants, as well as in the individual category.  Local businesses being featured in the event include Trackside Station, The Landings Restaurant, Park Street Grille, In Good Company, The Lobster Shack, Archer’s on the Pier, Owls Head General Store, The Brass Compass, The Chowder House, Clan MacLaren and Graffam Bros. Seafood Market.

Along with tasty chili and chowder there also will be a 50/50 raffle and local 1584 T-shirts on sale. Admission for folks interested in attending the benefit is $10 at the door with proceeds going to the MDA. A ballot is included with admission to choose the best chili and best chowder.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. For information, contact Carl Anderson at 831-9323 or via email atcanderson@ci.rockland.me.us. For updates leading up to the event visit Trackside Station on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tracksidestation.