The Exceptional Foundation’s Chili Cook-Off is moving locations this year — from Homewood to Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills.
The event, which is celebrating its 22nd year, will be held March 7 at The Urban Center from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“As Brookwood Village has new construction plans, it was time for the Chili Cook-Off to find a new location after 20 years in Homewood,” The Exceptional Foundation Marketing Coordinator Callie Puryear said. “Proceeds from the cook-off provide a significant source of funding for programs at The Exceptional Foundation, where we promote lasting friendships, healthy living, life skills and community involvement for adults and youth with intellectual disabilities.”
Puryear said this will be the first year the location will change in roughly 20 years. Organizers of the event are hopeful it will draw crowds from both Homewood and Vestavia Hills, making it larger than previous years…