St. Jude Chili Cookoff

Get ready to spice things up and settle the score on who dishes out the best bowl of chili at the St. Jude Fundraiser Chili Cook–off taking place at the SugArena & Acadiana Fairgrounds. Friday night includes an auction and live music, plus plenty of entertainment for the little ones like face painting from 5 pm–10 pm. The fun carries on for Saturday from 9 am–11 pm, with chili serving starting at 1 pm. Don't forget to bring your own ice chest. $20. sugarena.com.