The Downtown Sylva Association’s 3rd annual Chilly Fest will be held November 6, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Bridge Park and Poteet Park in historic downtown Sylva. There will be live music from Ian Moore’s Mountain Music Miscellany and The Vinyl Brothers Big Band, children’s activities and crafters during the event.

Ian Moore will MC the event and start the festivities with his Mountain Music Miscellany – raucous, rollicking old-time music with breakdowns, blues and ballads. The Vinyl Brothers Big Band are next up on the stage with a throwback to the Soul and Horn Rock bands of the late ’60′s and early ’70′s.  An 11-piece ensemble, made up of friends with a common love of the soulful music of their youth, the band brings new energy to that heavy vibe you enjoyed as a kid.

Prizes for the cook-off will be awarded for Best Professional, Best Amateur, Best Vegetarian, Peoples’ Choice, Spiciest Chili, Best Chili Name, Most Creative Ingredient(s),  and Best Booth in Show. This event is open to the public. A $5.00 donation is suggested for those interested in participating in the chili cook-off tasting and voting in the People’s  Choice and Best Booth in Show categories.

During the festival, raffle tickets can be purchased for a chance to win some fabulous prizes: an acoustic guitar from Guitar Stop, a portrait sitting from Teri Clark photography, a half day wade for one angler from Hooker’s Fly Shop and much much more.

All remaining chili will be donated to the Community Table.

Join us at The Village at Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company for an after party from 5 pm – 11pm featuring beer from Heinzelmannchen Brewery, live music and food and drink specials.  Chilly Fest crafters are invited to move their booths to The Village at Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company during the after party.

For more information, visit www.downtownsylva.org, email us at info@downtownsylva.org or call the Downtown Sylva Association office at 828.586.1577.