While northern Nevada temperatures were on the cool side Saturday, the day sizzled in Virginia City at the 44th annual Chili on the Comstock as tasters blazed through the historic downtown area to sample hot, mild and spicy concoctions made by some of the best chili chefs in the west.
Chili samplers also took part in a craft beer tour and watched ‘The Great Fire-Hot Chili Pepper Challenge,’ all the while shopping along Virginia City’s famed C Street. Tickets for Sunday’s event can be found here.
“Chili on the Comstock gives visitors a chance to experience Virginia City at their own pace,” said Todd Tuttle, tourism director for Virginia City. “After 44 years, it’s become a tradition that brings people from all over to sample world-class flavors, cheer on the Great Fire-Hot Chili Pepper Challenge and take in everything happening around town. It’s the kind of weekend where you settle in, stay awhile and make more of a trip out of it.”
Chili on the Comstock continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The two-day experience serves as a qualifier for the International Chili Society World Finals.
