It’s the West Virginia Chili Association State Championship, the winner goes to national competition.  Proceeds from Chilifest benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Tri-State here in Huntington.  Additionally, WSAZ employees sell Chili-In-A-Bag, with proceeds going to WSAZ Children’s Charities.

The three hour live broadcast, hosted by Chris Lawrence, included interviews with hunting and fishing exhibitors from throughout the world.  The broadcast has become a staple of the partnership between the station ad show promoters--the West Virginia Trophy Hunters Association.

WSAZ produced 37 commercials that ran in late May and June as well as on wsaz.com. On-air talents like anchor Tim Irr (pictured) got a chance to spend time with the graduates while WSAZ management grilled up hamburgers and hot dogs. Sadly, the crane shot of the graduates forming their graduation year in the parking lot was rained out.