Hays Public Library

The Hays Public Library will host the second annual chili cook-off on Thursday, Sept. 25.

Competitors must drop off chili entries at noon. The public will then taste and vote on the different chilies until 5 p.m. The event will be held in the Schmidt Gallery, and it is free to both compete and to eat.

The winning chili cook will receive a delicious prize.

This year the Hays Public Library is hoping for a wide variety of chili entries. Green, red, white and meatless chilies are all encouraged to enter.

Participants will need to register for the event by Sept. 23 by calling (785) 625-9014 or emailing [email protected].