By Vicki Stout
If you’re in the
Franklin area on Saturday, Oct. 17, don’t miss the
Leipers Fork Chili Cook Off.
Leipers Fork is an eclectic rural village 10 to 15 minutes from Franklin.
This eighth annual chili cook off awards cash prizes to contestants, but more than that, it’s so much fun for locals and visitors alike. The event starts at noon and concludes at 3 p.m.; in the interim, stroll, taste chili and vote for your fave. In addition, there’s GREAT live music. The chili contestants are out on the street and parking lots are in front of the merchants…the merchants themselves, of course, are reason enough to visit.
With everything from a destination art gallery to antique shops, a day in
Leipers Fork is akin to a Norman Rockwell work of art. This is America as it was in the 50’s – so laid back, so welcoming. There’s not a traffic light…not even a stop sign…this is rural America at its best.
And the chili cook-off is primo. Admission to the event is $5 for ages eight and up. Where can you taste 30 different pots of chili for five bucks?
And the other eateries are welcoming as well, Twisted Fork Café, Puckett’s Grocery and The Country Boy.
It should be a beautiful fall day; the live music throughout the Village is equal to the chili. Don’t miss this event if you are in the area on this particularly beautiful autumn weekend. In fact, come just for this event. It is definitely one of my favorites.
For more info, visit
www.leipersforkvillage.com.