CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — A popular Northeast Missouri event is being cancelled because of the virus outbreak.
Raintree Arts Council has called off the 28th annual Show-Me Missouri State Chili Cook-off. It was scheduled for June 13th in Clarksville.
Concerns about the virus and potential flooding led to the decision. Organizer Linda Blakey said it wouldn't be right to ask local businesses for sponsorships at a time when they're hurting because of the virus pandemic.
The cook-off consistently drew dozens of participants from around the Midwest and large regional crowds to the town of 450 people. Last year’s event was held in conjunction with Louisiana’s Ribs on the River Festival, which has also been cancelled for this year. Blakey isn’t sure if the chili cook-off will return next year in Clarksville.