Hand in Hand will host its 15th annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Fair Center at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport.
This year’s cook-off, which will be from 3 to 6 p.m., will feature chili from more than 15 local teams including some old favorites as well as a few newcomers. Attendees can vote for their favorites while enjoying a silent auction, raffles, kid’s activities and more.
Chili Cook-Off is the largest annual fundraiser for Hand in Hand, located in Bettendorf. Tickets are $15 per person, $5 for children 6-12 years of age, and children 5 and under are free. If purchased online, tickets are $10. They also will be available at the door for $15. To purchase tickets, visit Hand in Hand’s website here.
This annual fundraiser benefits Hand in Hand’s inclusive programs and empowers children and adults of all abilities to learn and grow while supporting families. Hand in Hand is the only organization in the Quad Cities that offers inclusive programs for people of all abilities from ages 6 weeks through adulthood.
The organization offers childcare, a summer camp, after-school care, an adult volunteer program called People with Purpose, After School Club and many evening and weekend recreation programs. Programs not only provide participants with an opportunity to gain self-esteem, improve social skills and gain independence while having fun with their friends, but also gives parents and primary caregivers respite from their caregiving duties so they can work, run errands or have time to themselves.
Title sponsors include: GreenState Credit Union, Iowa American Water, Quad City Bank & Trust, Tri-City Electric Co., and US Bank. Other sponsors include: Ascentra Credit Union, Balance Autism, Davenport Electric Contract Company, Group O, Harcros Chemicals, Hornbuckle Heating and Air Conditioning, O’Rourke Sales, Per Mar Security Services, Smart Local Union 91, Barron Equipment, Builders Sales and Service Co, Dimensional Graphics, Eye Surgeons Associates, HUB International, Huiskamp Collins Investments LLC, Interstate Power Systems, Kone Inc, Needham Excavating, Rainmaster Irrigation, Russell, TBK Bank, and Tyson Foods.
