The big Chili Cookoff highlights the City of Leesville’s 2nd Annual Jingle & Mingle on Saturday, December 16, from 4-8 p.m.  The city-sponsored event will actually begin at the new putt-putt golf course adjacent to the city golf course on Country Club Road at 11 a.m.  Joy the Christmas Elf will join putt-putters with gifts and treats until 2 p.m.  There is also a live radio broadcast on location.

The Leesville City Hall complex on 5th Street will host the chili cookoff and related activities from 4-8 p.m.

Come and enter your favorite recipe for chili in the cookoff, hear live music, shop vendors for gift ideas, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays.  Kids will enjoy the inflatables, the snow garden, and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Live music will feature the Abigail Holt Band and local gospel choirs.

Buy a tasting cup and sample all the chili entries.  Cooks set up at 3 p.m.; tastings begin at 6 p.m.; awards presented at 7:30 p.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season with your family and friends at the City of Leesville’s Jingle & Mingle, Saturday, December 16, 4-8 p.m. at the Leesville City Hall complex.

For more information on the chili cookoff or being a vendor, call City Planner Grant Bush at 337-404-4078.