Wolfhead Distillery brings the heat to Chili Fest

half, everyone had sold out of chili.

Rita and Zlatko Rozankovic of Grillin’ and Chillin’ Pitmasters were the firstplace winners of the People’s Choice category, and second place winners of the Judge’s Choice were astounded by the event’s popularity. The winners were announced towards the end of the event that evening.

“We’re just so amazed,” said Rita. “No one was expecting so many people to come out, and we certainly weren’t. We’ve completely sold out of chili –everyone has!”

“We were slammed,” said Jeff Duguay of Widow’s Sons, who also competed. “So many of us have come from all over. But we’re so glad we came out and it was an amazing experience.”

It’s safe to say another Chili Fest will be in the works for next year, according to the brains behind the operations, Greg Medel. “We wanted a winter event to keep our Border City BBQ Masters page alive and to keep our community together. These people aren’t vendors, they’re competitors. We tried to do a tasting for the public to see how that would work.”

“Without our competitors, these kinds of events, our business, doesn’t exist,” Greg Medel adds. “We want to make it as enjoyable as possible.”

Come out next year to Wolfhead Distillery for the Chili Fest before they sell out again!

Barbara Anne Zuber (nee Watson)

Peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2023 at 92 years of age. Beloved wife of the Honourable Justice Thomas Zuber for 70 years. Loving mother of Victoria, Timothy (Laurie), John (Jannike) and David (Lisa).

Proud grandmother of Jeffrey (Jaclyn), Beth, Harlee, Sara (Taylor), Thomas, Edward, Brayden, Douglas, Bailey, Oliver and great-grandmother of James and Henry. Dear sister of Pat Griffin (the late Norm) and the late Nancy Berneau.

A special thank you to the staff at Richmond Terrace Amherstburg for your care and compassion over the last two years.

If you so desire, donations to Alzheimer Society of Windsor/Essex would be appreciated by the family.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation Friday February 10, 2023 from 5 - 7 pm at Families First, 585 Sandwich St. S, Amherstburg (519-969-5841). Funeral Mass Saturday February 11, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (225 Brock St., Amherstburg) at 1 pm. A private family gathering to follow the Funeral Mass. Share memories, photos or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca

Memories of Yesterday...

By Danica Skakavac

Wolfhead Distillery hosted their first annual Border City BBQ Chili Fest last weekend where teams competed for the grand title of Best Chili.

Attractions at last Sunday afternoon’s event ranged from live music, featuring Adam Butcher, to a spiked hot chocolate bar, but the biggest attraction was barbecue and chili. The event was also in support of Feed the Need Windsor, who were accepting both canned and dry donations at the entrance gate. Cash donations were also welcome.

Business and competitors from all across Windsor-Essex flocked to Wolfhead Distillery to not only compete in the competition, but to share their culinary arts with the community. The turnout of attendees was expected to be around 400, according to both event organizers and competitors. Within the first hour and a