(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

If you smell the scents of beef, tomatoes, and several spices throughout 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls this Saturday, there’s a mighty fine reason for that.

The Beaver Falls Business District Authority, in conjunction with 21 local businesses that are participating (at last count) will be holding their 2nd Annual Pro Bowl Chili Walk-Off on Saturday, February 12. The event is free to the public, who can try and rate all of the different chili being whipped up and served by businesses old and new throughout the main street of Beaver Falls.

Denise Donnelly (Carnegie Free Library & Clear Choice Enterprises), Bill Antonacceo (Antique Emporium) and Tammy Clark (This & That Consignments) joined Matt Drzik on the February 7 edition of A.M. Beaver County to talk about the Chili Walk-Off, which will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday. They spoke about the importance of bringing these businesses together, whether new or traditional, to inspire city citizens and those just stopping by to embrace the increasing number of businesses in Beaver Falls that are also increasing in variety and style (fashion, gaming, real estate, etc.).

There was also a wee bit of trash talk amongst host and guests–all in good fun, of course–as Beaver County Radio will also be among the businesses making chili for participants on Saturday. All businesses will be going after the top prize of Golden Ladle (currently in possession by McMahon’s Cycle Sales).

To hear the full preview, click on the player below!