29th Annual Regional Chili Cooko ~ contestants will compete in the largest regional chili cookoff in the nation and vie for a spot in the National Chili Cookoff. The weekend begins with a golf tournament at 8:00 AM Thursday at St. James Golf Course. $100 entry fee includes green fee, cart, practice balls, goody bag & prizes. Then on Friday, the Auction Art Preview is from 2:00 in the afternoon to 7:00 in the evening at the island's firehouse (324 E. Pine Ave.). For a $5 donation, you may preview many of the art items that will available at the next day's auction. Saturday includes the 5K Red Pepper Run (8:00 AM), Crock Pot Judging (10-11:00), the Auction beginning at 11:00, booth showmanship judging (11:30 - 12:15), Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Sauce judging (starting at 12:15), taste awards (3:30). Held in the center of the island. $5 entry fee starting this year. Proceeds benefit the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders. 850-653-6735.