Lummi Island Chili Cookoff

We were sitting on our deck when the folks staying in the building next door told us that the Lummi Island Chili Cookoff was taking place that afternoon between 1:00 and 3:00. We didn't have any other plans, so we decided to head over there.

Parking was in a cow field:
 

Here are the cows:
 

We got there about 1:30, but 2 of the 13 chilies were already out. It was only $5.00 for chili, lunch (hot dogs) and all the beer you could drink. We ate a little and sat down to relax
 

Then we decided to hike the Otto Preserve Trail. We had to get provisions:
 

But were able to make it up without any problems.
 

The trees were very impressive
 

Then we came back to listen to a little more music:
 

It was a nice afternoon.