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Fire & Ice Champions!!

Thank You for a Successful 7th Annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook-off and Ice Cream Churn-off!

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who came out to the 7th Annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook-off and Ice Cream Churn-off on Saturday, September 7th. Your participation, enthusiasm, and support made this event an incredible success, and we couldn’t be more thankful—your presence not only made the day special but also helped us in our ongoing efforts to preserve and celebrate our history!

A big shout-out to all the volunteers, demonstrators, and participants who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the day run smoothly. Your dedication truly brought the event to life, and we are incredibly grateful for your time and effort.

A special thank you to all the contestants. You are all winners in our book!


But here are the actual winners! Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2024 Fire & Ice Champions:

Chili Cook-off Winners

  1. 1st Place: Rotaract of DeLand (Chili A) – $620 prize from public judging fees

  2. 2nd Place: Alzheimer Association (Chili C)

  3. 3rd Place: Kiwanis Club (Chili D)

  4. 4th Place: The African American Museum of Art (Chili B)

Ice Cream Churn-off Winners

  • 1st Place: Shiloh Thomas – Apple Pie Ice Cream (Won a fabulous gift basket)

  • 2nd Place: Echo Nielsen – Cherry Lime Ice Cream

  • 3rd Place: Dianne Johnston – Dairy-Free Tangerine Sherbet

All our contestants walked away with medals, and the top 3 received trophies to commemorate their achievement. The competition was fierce, but the fun and community spirit shone through, making the day one to remember.

We can’t wait to do it all again next year!

Upcoming Events

  • Florida’s Ford Model A Day – October 5th: Come check out an incredible collection of antique cars!

  • 48th Annual Fall Country Jamboree – November 2nd & 3rd: Our largest event of the year with over 250 musicians, historical demonstrators, storytellers, arts & crafts vendors, BBQ, a corn boil, and so much more.

Mark your calendars! We hope to see you there. Thanks again for making this year's Fire & Ice event such a memorable success!


Warm regards,

The Settlement Pioneers

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