Hillside Avenue neighbors (from left) Kathy Burnell, Judi Preston, Christine Perk, Brian Laplante, Diana Lynch, Mike Tamulis, Ryan McCracken, Wayne Luoma, Louise Schuknecht, Catherine McCracken and Julie Butler enjoyed their fifth annual chili cookout on Oct. 26. (JENNIFER MCCRACKEN PHOTO)
Hillside Avenue neighbors (from left) Kathy Burnell, Judi Preston, Christine Perk, Brian Laplante, Diana Lynch, Mike Tamulis, Ryan McCracken, Wayne Luoma, Louise Schuknecht, Catherine McCracken and Julie Butler enjoyed their fifth annual chili cookout on Oct. 26. (JENNIFER MCCRACKEN PHOTO)
Dick Nellson is now a two-time winner of the annual Hillside Avenue Chili Cook-off after winning the crown on Oct. 26. (JENNIFER MCCRACKEN PHOTO
Jennifer McCracken and her children, Catherine and Ryan, have participated in all five of the Hillside Avenue Chili Cook-offs. (COURTESY PHOTO)
CONWAY — What began as a socially distanced chili contest during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into an annual tradition for residents of Hillside and Muster avenues. The fifth annual Hillside/Muster Chili Cook-off, held Oct. 26, brought more than 30 neighbors together in Conway to catch up, share cornbread and savor an array of chili creations.
“It’s something that everyone looks forward to,” said Jennifer McCracken, resident and event organizer.
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