-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
Chase Lamphier, 13, of Manson, drives the barrel train, a kid favorite, during the Manson Chamber's Chili Cookoff Saturday afternoon. Riding along, from front to back, are Hudson Lind, 6, of Pomeroy; Lydia Geerdes, 5, of Manson; Bode Moser, 2, and his brother Beckett Moser, 4, both of Manson.

-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
Brian Hoeppner, owner of Gopher's Garage, serves a cup of his chili to Cassie Lind, of Pomeroy, Saturday during the Manson Chamber's Chili Cookoff.

-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
Logan Butcher, 3, of Palmer, munches on a cup of soup crackers Saturday during the Manson Chamber's Chili Cookoff.

-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
Justin Widlund and Kim Hoefing, with the Manson Chamber of Commerce, man the entry table for those wishing to sample chili during the Chamber's Chili Cookoff Saturday in downtown Manson.

-Messenger photo by Deanna Meyer
Wade Niewoehner, of Manson, representing Star Struck Dance Center, serves a cup of “Wade’s Texas Chili” to Aubree Bishop, 10, of Manson, during the Manson Chamber’s Chili Cookoff Saturday in downtown Manson. Apparently this chili was one of her favorites, Bishop was on her fourth cup.