RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce recently announced the winners of the 24th annual Chili/Chowder Cook-Off, which took place Jan. 19 at the Gingerbread House Restaurant.

The annual event is the kick-off event of Snodeo Weekend. Approximately 185 people sampled the food from 12 area restaurants and take-out’s and casted their votes.

The winners are:

Chili winners

Best overall — tie: Forks in the Air and The Shed

Mild: Forks in the Air

Medium: The Twisted Willow

Hot: Red Onion

Chowder Winners

Best overall: Sarge’s Pub & Grub

Seafood: Sarge’s Pub & Grub

Vegetable: Red Onion

For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 864-5364 or visit www.rangeleymaine.com.