-Messenger photo by Bill Shea
Austin Sassman, of Fort Dodge, far right, throws a bag while Ricky Jackson, of Lake City, watches. The two were among the competitors during the bags tournament held Saturday during the 39th annual Chili Cook-Off in the Opera House at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village.

-Messenger photo by Bill Shea
Ayva Foote, of Fort Dodge, fills a mug with chili Saturday afternoon during the 39th annual Chili Cook-Off held in the Opera House at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village.

-Messenger photo by Bill Shea
Eric White, of BarrelSmoke BBQ & Catering, of Templeton, fills a mug with chili Saturday afternoon. White was one of the cooks offering up chili during the 39th annual Chili Cook-Off held in the Opera House at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village. The event was hosted by the Fort Dodge Chili Lovers Society.

-Messenger photo by Bill Shea
Terek Lawler, of Coalville, gets a mug full of chili Saturday afternoon at the 39th annual Chili Cook-Off held by the Fort Dodge Chili Lovers Society.

-Messenger photo by Bill Shea
The Domestic Divas team displayed all the trophies it has won during previous Chili Cook-offs during the 39th annual version of the event on Saturday afternoon in the Opera House at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village.

-Messenger photo by Bill Shea
John Anderson, of Fort Dodge, center, takes a drink while competing in the speed-eating contest Saturday afternoon during the 39th annual Chili Cook-off in the Opera House at the Fort Museum and Frontier Village. Standing behind him, Justin Goodno of the Fort Dodge Chili Lovers Society, served as the announcer for the event.