Logan County Fair 2022

2022 LOGAN COUNTY FAIR LINCOLN DAILY NEWS JULY / AUGUST 2022 Page 293 SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 PHOTOS and STORY By Angela Reiners O n Saturday, the Annual Doug DeMay Memorial Chili Cook-off was the place for hungry fairgoers. Competitors from around the county gave everyone an opportunity to sample their chili. The annual event is held at the Knights of Columbus Pavilion the final weekend of the Logan County Fair. Whether you like chili mild, hot, spicy, sweet, garlicky, meaty, with or without beans, you can find almost any type of chili to suit your tastes. Doug DeMay, the event’s founder, was a larger-than-life personality. DeMay died suddenly in 2017 and his presence is missed at the events. Long-time participant Doug Ritterbush then took the helm of the cook-off, which has been named in memory of DeMay. This year’s cook-off had 13 teams, which was over twice as many as last year. Nearly half of those who entered the cook-off were first time participants. More chili chefs enter DeMay Cook-off offering new depth of tastes Ritterbush was excited to see so many more competitors this year. For several of the contestants, the cook off has become a tradition and the same for many who come to sample the chili; a tasty tradition. In the cook-off, many contestants use a variety of meats, beans, seasonings and spices to give their chili its own special flavor. Patrick Gettleman who competed previously and was joined by first time competitor Richard Edwards saying their chili comes from the soul. Continued p