Where do you rank yourself when it comes to being able to handle hot & spicy foods?  I'll go ahead and put myself at a 5.  If you can take the heat on a much higher level - this might peak the interest of your taste buds!

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The Missoula County Weed District and Extension are hosting a chili pepper eating contest at the Western Montana Fair.  The "Can You Take the Heat?" contest is TOMORROW (8/8 at 5:30 PM)and you gave to get registered by the end of the day TODAY!  I know, it's late notice, but there's still time!

It's a multi-round contest that will increase in heat until they crown a "2019 Western Montana Fair Chili Pepper Champion."  The winner takes home a trophy and some pretty awesome bragging rights.

Sound like your kind of thing?  Register by calling Sandy Perrin at the Weed District at 406-258-4213.  There is no fee to enter.

About Missoula County Weed District and Extension
MCWDE works to promote and maintain healthy vegetation by minimizing the ecological and economic impacts of noxious weeds and other invasive species through public education, technology transfer, monitoring, and facilitating involvement of landowners and land management agencies. missoulaeduplace.org

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