Hoover
CASI Alabama State Championship Cook-off
Sept. 22, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Aldridge Gardens
Aldridge Gardens in Hoover will host the Chili Appreciation International, or CASI, Alabama State Championship Cook-off on Sept. 22. From 8 a.m.-4 p.m., those attending can taste homemade chili from more than 15 cooks competing in the cook-off. The winner will win a trip to the national CASI Chili Cook-off in Terlingua, Texas, in November to compete for the national title. A portion of the proceeds will help support Aldridge Gardens. For more information, visit aldridgegardens.com.