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Happy Compromise Farm + Sanctuary hosting second annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off in Waverly

Happy Compromise Farm + Sanctuary hosting second annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off in Waverly

Photo from 2025's Vegan Chili Cook-Off, courtesy of Brittany Jacobsen and Happy Compromise Farm + Sanctuary. Photo: Saga Communications


WAVERLY, NY (607NewsNow) — From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on April 25th, Happy Compromise Farm + Sanctuary will host their second annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off at the Barton Grange in Waverly.

Ten local chefs and community members will come together for an afternoon of food, audience judging and, hands-on activities.

Attendees will sample chili from each competing chef and then vote for their favorite. Guests can visit the sanctuary for a guided tour after the cook-off and get the chance to meet rescued animals and pick up plant starts from the Free Farm Stand, which has just reopened for the season.

Learn more about Happy Compromise Farm + Sanctuary here.

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