Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Fresh Salt from Saybrook Point Inn, last years winner, won again this year. Bill Titus hands out samples with Kylie Guevarez and Dan Zumpano.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Amy Young, Liam Welsh and Patrick Kelley taste and walk along Main St.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Maribeth and Kevin Danby get chili from Matt Seaman and Lainey Frey from VistaPhoto by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Little Pub Chili was busy Racquelle Champany hand Hank Fatigate the ballot back for one of the tasters, Elle Sara scoops out the chili.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Mike DeLaney, Dennis Pisco, Jim Wilkos and Carrie Sceffield pose for a photo in front of their chili station, Not So Gross Man Chili - Grossman Chevrolet.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Pete Zucco hands out popcornPhoto by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Joelle O'Connell, Maria Rougeot and Jenifer Mitchell cleanse or rather cool the palate with ice cream between chili tastings.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Valley Shore's Executive DIrector Chris Pallattoand Rebkah Coffee join with Abby Detour and Jordan Manning Red House to hand out Smokin' Seven ChiliPhoto by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce Judy SUllivan stopped by to talk to Maddy Mattson, Barbara Hallwood, and Cheryl Keithan who were handing out water and ballons from the Coldwell Banker tent.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Water's Edge Chili team, Drew Gendreau, Mara Galarza and Ben Steinhilper pose for a picture between chili tasters.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Melanie and Christopher Malley get a cup of chili from Kurt Scameheorn at Mark Soll #16 Moodus BBQ's Smokehouse Chili.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Lines of people waiting to try the chili from Little PubPhoto by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Kate Guillen, Paige Plyer, Ricky and Mateo Guillen pause on their walk for a photo, enjoying the chilis on Saturday afternoon.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Jean Jette and Ward Johnston stop by te Cuckoo's Nest Chili to get samples from Mari Lee and Heather EmanuelsonPhoto by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Pamela and Scott Baranowski pick up their ballots from Abigal and Michael DeLisa as they start on their chili tasting journey.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. St. John's School, Brian Bishop, Stephanie Belanger, Lisa Kagel, Bill Milewski, Tori McKenna and Maria Coffee pose for a photo behind their #14 Holy Smokes ChiliPhoto by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Jeff Mastroianni from CHOW ladels out chili for Larry Hayden and Bradd Walker .Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. RJ and Sophia Koles pick up a chili sample from Katie Conklin, First Selectman Carl Fortuna, Vincent Babij Davis BrownPhoto by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Fresh Salt from Saybrook Point Inn, last years winner, won again this year. Kylie Guevarez and Dan Zumpano hand out samples.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News

Main Street in Old Saybrook was buzzing with activity as people turned out to take part in the 23rd annual Chili Fest. Dave Martel and Tony Brodeur kept the chili cups filled.Photo by Kelley Fryer/Harbor News