ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 47) -- Hundreds headed down to Rochester's Peace Plaza for a fall-like food party Thursday afternoon.
It was the 4th Annual Chili Challenge.
Last year's event was held at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Thursday's challenge took place at Peace Plaza for the first time ever.
All proceeds go to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester.
Contestant cooking got underway at 9 a.m. The public started eating at about 4 p.m.
The challenge also included live music and lots of activities, including a dunk tank, blow-up slide and apple decorating.
Fox 47's Kelly Keiter emceed the event.
