SARATOGA SPRINGS - The 12th annual Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl fundraiser, held Saturday at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
More than 2,000 bowls were made by local artists for the event, available for sale as part of the fundraiser.
Kindred chef Andy Palmisano took a moment at the 2025 Chili Bowl in Saratoga Springs to talk about what it took to be the top selection in 2024.
The Saratoga Springs City Center was packed with hungry and cold chili fans looking to vote for the best flavors from five star-studded local chefs.
Shawna Denison of Charlton examines one of several bowls she picked out to purchase Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, site of the 12th annual Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl fundraiser. More than 2,000 bowls were made by local artists for the event, available for sale as part of the fundraiser.
The Thorn & Roots team, chef Allen Caruso, left, Rachel Bigger and Sara Elacqua, both of Saratoga prepare a bowl of their award-winning entry Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, site of the 12th annual Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl fundraiser.
Chris SHaw of Ballston Spa, left, hands out a sample next to Tom Collier of Cohoes at the Lago at Druther's competition station Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, site of the 12th annual Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl fundraiser.
Annamaria, right, and Annabelle Bartlet, center, of Corinth serve a sample of chef Justin Bartlett's Dizzy Chicken chili entry next to Randy Craig of Ballston Spa Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, site of the 12th annual Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl fundraiser.
Jullie Delos of Gansevoort, left, talks to an attendee as Jullie Delos of Gansvoort pours out a sample of chef Mark Delos Franklin Square Market entry Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, site of the 12th annual Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl fundraiser.
Ashtin Givens of Niskayuna, left, talks with friend, Kirsten Ledlum of Norfolk, Virginia as they sampled chilis Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, site of the 12th annual Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl fundraiser.
Dan Fronhofer of Saratoga Springs prepares to take another bite of a chili sample Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, site of the 12th annual Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl fundraiser.
Babette Donlon of Queensbury enjoys another bite of a chili sample Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, site of the 12th annual Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl fundraiser.
Max Greeneblatt, 16, of Saratoga Springs molds another clay bowl at a station Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, site of the 12th annual Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl fundraiser.
Ava Tesoriero, a Skidmore College senior, creates a clay item on a wheel at a station Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, site of the 12th annual Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl fundraiser.
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