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The annual Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off will be held Saturday. Tasting kits go on sale at 10 a.m. and tasting begins at 1 p.m. For $12, you get samples from six of the booths plus a People’s Choice ballot. Two types of chili will be offered: Red (con carne) and Vegetarian.

Registration is open until Oct. 20 for teams to enter the annual Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off, which takes place Oct. 28. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Chili (amateur and professional), People’s Choice, Most Tasted, and Best Theme. Two chili types are eligible: ones with meat, and vegetarian.