Junius Heights street sign via Facebook. Photo courtesy Junius Heights Historic District.
Junius Heights hosts the annual Spring Fling Block party on Saturday, April 27, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., featuring a chili cook-off and dessert bake-off at Parkmont Street.
Attendees can check in at the entry table at Parkmont and Junius. Entry is free to current Junius Heights Historic District members and $35 to non-member households. The entry fee includes an annual membership to the JHHD.
Chili cook-off rules:
Turn in your crockpot of chili with your name at the bottom of the pot to Parkmont Street by 1:30 p.m.
Tables with extension cords and power strips will be provided to keep chili hot.
Judging will begin at 1:30 p.m., and attendees can enjoy chili dishes at 2 p.m.
Dessert bake-off rules:
Turn in your baked goods to Parkmont Street by 1:30 p.m.
Bring enough desserts with a taped name to the bottom of the plate for judges to try and share with neighborhood attendees.
Judging will begin at 2 p.m., and attendees can enjoy sweet treats at 2:30 p.m.
The event will also include:
- Junius Heights Brew Club
- Live local music
- Swag for sale
- Raffle drawings
- Face painting
- Kids crafts area
- Story-telling circle
- Junius Heights Streetcar photo opportunities
Best-in-show winners of the chili cook-off and dessert bake-off will each receive a trophy. They will be asked to return their trophies next year where they will be passed to next year’s winners (or they can compete to win the title for another year).
The event is hosted by the Junius Heights Historic District Board of Directors and is sponsored by Gia Marshello and Marsue Williams.
