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Chile pepper honored at this weekend's festivalby Val Horvath The second annual Ohio Chile Pepper Festival kicks off today in Glouster at Trimble Local High School. The festival, which lasts through Sunday, will feature the coronation of a new Chile Pepper King and Queen, a hot pepper eating contest, a Salsa Awards Presentation and musical entertainment from a number of local bands. Festivities begin at 6 tonight with live music. Saturday's highlights include the coronation of the Chile Pepper King and Queen at 1 p.m. and the hot pepper eating contest at 3:30 p.m. In addition, 25 salsa manufacturers from around the state have been invited to compete in a salsa competition. A panel of chefs will judge the salsas with ratings based on aroma, appearance, texture and taste. Other activities at the festival include karaoke, sports tournaments, a car show, a craft show and a parade. |