North American Aerospace Museum — Yamhill County Cook-Off Venue
A Public Safety Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for McMinnville this Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event pairs a chili cook-off with a public-safety theme rather than a crime-response activity.
The cook-off is scheduled at the North American Aerospace Museum, located at 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way in McMinnville. Admission is free to the public, according to the North American Aerospace Museum.
Tasting, Voting and a People’s Choice Winner
Visitors who show up Saturday can attend the chili cook-off. The museum notes that several teams from across the county are expected to compete, though the exact lineup of departments has not been detailed. Beyond the chili itself, the sheriff’s office says the day doubles as an opportunity for residents to meet local police and firefighters face to face in a low-pressure, family-friendly setting…