- November 23, 2024
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For the fourth year in a row, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office has won the Creekside Festival Chili Challenge.
The defending champions faced off against Flagler County Fire Rescue and the Bunnell Police Department. Festival attendees could try the chili from each department and choose their favorite for a small donation.
The 19th annual Creekside Festival was scheduled for Oct. 5 and 6, but the second day was cancelled due to inclement weather. Opening day had over 100 vendors, live music performances from singer Ashely Estevez and the local band Southern Chaos and multiple performances from Puppy Pals, a comedic dog stunt show.
The Creekside Festival also hosted the Cracker Cowboys for its annual Sheriff Shootout. Anyone who beat Sheriff Rick Staly's shootout time of .846 won a sheriff's sticker badge. The Cracker Cowboys are a local chapter of the Cowboy Fast Draw Association.
Proceeds from the Creekside Festival are donated to local charities, according to Flagler Broadcasting. After the 2023 festival, $26,000 were donated to the Family Life Center.