The Downtown Sylva Association’s fourth annual Chilly Fest is set for November 5, 2011. The event will take place from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Suntrust parking lot next to Signature Brew Coffee Company, across from Vance Hardware in historic downtown Sylva and will feature live music and host crafters during the event.

Individuals and teams participating in the chili cook-off pay a $20 entry fee. Crafters and artists interested in being apart of this festival will pay a booth space fee of $25. Several prizes will be awarded. Among them are Best Professional, Best Amateur, Best Vegetarian, Peoples’ Choice and Best Booth in Show. Applications for the event will be available in September

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. For additional information, email info@downtownsylva.org or call the Downtown Sylva Association office at 828.586.1577.