The Sertoma Chili Cook-Off is in its 31st year . . .

It's more of a reunion than it is a Cook-Off. Where else can you see 9,000 of your old friends, eat free chili from over 110 competitors and listen to the best bands in Southern Missouri?

Held in the Springfield EXPO Center, Sertoma uses every one of the 16-Million Square Inches of space to house the largest party and fundraiser Southwest Missouri has ever seen.

Multiple stages of talent and food galore...mixed with a cold beverage or two, makes the dreary month of February something to look forward to.

All the proceeds benefit the Springfield Boys & Girls Clubs... ensuring the children of the area have a safe, secure and healthy place to hang out after school and during the Summer. The local clubs are some of the best in America, due in part to the success of this event.

Do yourself a favor and buy a few tickets...

You'll be glad you did, and it'll help a little child in the process. What could be better than that?