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Chili, blues music, brews return to Downtown Waynesboro next week

Crystal Graham
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The Virginia Chili Blues & Brews Festival returns to Downtown Waynesboro on Saturday, Sept. 21.

The event, now organized and operated by the Wayne Theatre, runs from noon to 9 p.m. at Lumos Plaza and includes live music, chili and brews.

The live music includes Mojo Parker Express, the Kurt Crandall Band, Linwood Taylor and The Nighthawks.

Chili competitors will cook up their best recipes, and attendees will have the opportunity to taste the chili, while it lasts, and vote for their favorites.

In addition to the chili competition, the festival will host food vendors and exhibitors.

A variety of local craft beers, wines and other beverages will available for purchase throughout the day.

General admission includes access to all live music performances, the chili tasting and the beer garden.

For more information, including the full schedule of events and ticketing details, visit virginiachili.com

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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