Kickin’ Chicken Wing & Chili Festival – This Friday

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kickin’ Chicken Wing and Chili Festival will be held this Friday, October 17th in the 100 block of South Dargan Street in downtown Florence.

A selection of wings tastings and chili styles will be available throughout the evening starting at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature other food vendors along with a selection of beverages, including wine, local and craft beer. The grand stage will be set for music and dancing by the band Chocolate Chip & Company.

The wings and chili will be prepared by competing chefs and local cooking teams. The chamber estimates that they will go through about 1,700 pounds of chicken wings and nearly 100 gallons of chili. Come early to be sure you get your full taste of wings, chili and other fun food and beverages.

The festival helps support the Pee Dee Visions Foundation, which supports the Chamber’s local educational initiatives.

The main event sponsors for the festival include Synergi Partners, HopeHealth, and Victors along with additional support from MPD Electric Cooperative, Hyatt Place, Hotel Florence and Florence Downtown Development Corp.