6th Annual Chili Challenge

Kasey and Jeff Boehmer dance with son Owen, 2, as the band Luke 'n' Bob Texas band performs Thursday September 4, 2014 during the 6th Annual Chili Challenge on the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester, Minn. The event is a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club Rochester. Kasey was a member of the Team Olaf chili cooking crew sponsored by the KERUNIT at the Mayo Clinic. The team has won several awards in past years for their chili.

The Bouquet Companies team serve up their secret recipe Thursday September 4, 2014 during the 6th Annual Chili Challenge on the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester, Minn. The event is a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club Rochester. Left to right, Jeff Erickson, Laura and Dirk Erickson. The team has won several awards in past years.

Past award winner including People Choice the chili of Bouquet Companies Thursday September 4, 2014 during the 6th Annual Chili Challenge on the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester, Minn. The event is a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club Rochester.

The crowd listens to the Luke 'n' Bob Texas band Thursday September 4, 2014 during the 6th Annual Chili Challenge on the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester, Minn. The event is a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club Rochester.

James Powers chef from Treasure Island in Red Wing, Minn. serves up three different chili flavors Thursday September 4, 2014 during the 6th Annual Chili Challenge on the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester, Minn. The event is a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club Rochester. Serving at the other end of the table is Chef Tim Warren.

Natane Nelson and Nicci Sylvester of Tonic serve up a vegetarian chili Thursday September 4, 2014 during the 6th Annual Chili Challenge on the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester, Minn. The event is a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club Rochester.

Attendees wander the tented vendors Thursday September 4, 2014 during the 6th Annual Chili Challenge on the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester, Minn. The event is a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club Rochester.

Brandon Bagt of Rochester samples one of many chili dishes offered Thursday September 4, 2014 during the 6th Annual Chili Challenge on the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester, Minn. The event is a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club Rochester. Brandon and his family have attended every chili challenge.

Jodi Millerbernd Executive Director talks with guests Thursday September 4, 2014 during the 6th Annual Chili Challenge on the Peace Plaza in downtown Rochester, Minn. The event is a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club Rochester.