Kickin’ Chicken Wing & Chili Fest

The smoke and smell announced Friday night’s Kickin’ Chicken Wing and Chili Festival long before participants made it to the 100 block of South Dargan Street for the actual event.

The smoke and smell didn’t disappoint as about 2,200 people turned out to chow down on 1,800 pounds of chicken wings and a similar amount of chili at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s annual event.

The event featured live music by Inland as well as the chance to sample wings from several vendors, many of which have taken home honors at past competitions.

The winners of the wings cooking contest this year were:

1st – Rollin Smoke

2nd – Ashley’s Yummy Tummy

3rd – ServiceMaster Fire and Water Restoration

The winners of the chili cooking contest this year were:

1st – Mac’s BBQ Kitchen

2nd – Back Porch BBQ

Photos by SCNOW.COM. To see more photos from the event, click here.