Where: 2400-2500 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL When: Sat Feb 23, 2013 11am – 4pm Feb. 23 - Sunshine City Festival and 8th annual Chili Cookoff. http://www.grandcentraldistrict.org/#!__sunshine-city-festival 2400-2500 blocks of Central Avenue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It has a new name but the Chili Cookoff remains the same! In addition to the 8th Annual chili competition, the event will feature live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, food vendors and a chance auction. The chili cookoff entries will be tasted and scored by celebrity judges, including Q105 WRBQ's Scott Walker, and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer players. Also there will be more arts and crafts with special nods towards Old Florida....come celebrate what makes living in St. Petersburg special! Admission is free to enjoy the entertainment and street vendors. Sponsorship opportunities are still available...email chilicookoff@grandcentraldistrict.org The Chili competition will run from 12pm-3pm, and prizes will be awarded in multiple categories. Chili Tasting Tickets will go on sale soon....they will be $10 in advance and $20 on the day of the event. volunteer opportunities email chilicookoff@grandcentraldistrict.org