An annual tradition, the fourth-annual downtown Bothell Chilifest will be hosted by Evegreen Washelli and sponsored by the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7. Sample the culinary wares of 15 chili chefs. There is no admission charge and attendees bring a can of chili, other non-perishable food item or cash donation. Each $1 or food item donated gets people a single vote for “People’s Choice.”

To be a chef, it costs $25 to enter. To get on the list, call Dale Amundsen at (425) 486-1281 or e-mail djamundsen@washelli.com.