RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 23rd annual Chili/Chowder Cook-Off, which took place Jan. 21 at Bald Mountain Camps.

The annual event is sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and is the kick-off event of Snodeo Weekend.

More than 185 people took part in the chili and chowder sampling from 12 area restaurants and take-outs, then cast their votes for their favorites.

The winners of the 2016 Chili/Chowder Cook-Off are:

Chili winners: Best overall, The Shed; mild, Lakeside Convenience; medium, Oquossoc Grocery; hot, Red Onion.

Chowder winners: Best overall, Forks in the Air; seafood, Sarge’s Pub & Grub; vegetable, Red Onion.