The 36th Annual Chili Cook-off, presented by A&G Concrete Pools, will be held Saturday, July 14, at the Fenn Center in Fort Pierce. This family friendly fun event benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County.

For 36 years, the Treasure Coast has come to know and love the great food, fun and live entertainment the Chili Cook-off has to offer.

This year’s theme is “Cartoons” and guests can see teams compete for awards based on chili, team spirit and fundraising.

Doors open at 11 a.m. with free admission and free parking.

Come sample chili and watch teams compete for the title of best chili. Visit the vendors and enjoy the entertainment.

Sponsors include Okeechobee Steak House, John Jacobs Construction, Colorado Pawn and Jewelry and Haisley Funeral Services, Traxx Entertainment, Fort Pierce Police Dept., Nature’s Grounds Landscaping, PSL Police Department, St. Lucie Battery & Tire, St. Lucie Mets, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, Coca- Cola Beverages Florida, Waste Pro, St. Lucie Draft House, Center State Bank, Nelson Family Farms, Treasure Coast Ears Nose & Throat, Publix Supermarket Charities, Casino Miami Fort Pierce Jai Alai and Southern Eagle.