Mason Dixon Chili Cookoff

Thirty-six teams competed in this year's chili cookoff, a new record for the event. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Brock Littles samples one of the chilis available during Saturday's event. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Avery Robinson, 6, of Dexter enjoys a cup of chili Saturday. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Jerry Wawak entertains the chili cookoff crowd inside the Black River Coliseum. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Samples of chili are seen lined up, waiting to be picked up by passers-by. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Vince Lampe photographs chili cookoff contestants for a 2020 Census promotion. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Chili cookoff judges Mike Clark (left) and Marty Michel work their way through the 36 samples offered to them. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Aaron Barrett feeds his son, Ryker Barrett, some chili during Saturday's event at the Black River Coliseum.

Gary and Ruth Garner relax with a couple cups of their favorite chili. (DAR/Paul Davis)

Matthew and Andi Carroll enjoy sampling the different varieties of chili during Saturday's event. (DAR/Paul Davis)