The New York City Chili and BBQ Cookoffs

Get ready for a fiery weekend in Staten Island as amateur and professional chefs duke it out. Spend Sat 21 tingling your taste buds with gratis chili samples; give kudos to your favorite by voting for who should get the $750 people’s-choice prize, one of the several chili accolades (best salsa, chile verde and chili traditional) awarded on the day. On Sun 22, BBQ buffs compete for top honors, grilling chicken, pork ribs, pork butt and brisket. Family-friendly entertainment over the weekend includes eight-piece jug band Wahoo Skiffle Crazies.