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Fishing Tournament and Firehouse Chili Cook-off in Boynton Beach

Even if you're not an angler, you can show your support and be there when they return with their catch. In the meantime, you can taste some original chili recipes at the Boynton Beach Firefighters Benevolent Association's annual Fishing Tournament and Firehouse Chili Cook-off.

When: Saturday, April 22, noon-6 p.m.
Where: Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park, 2010 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach.
Free entry: To donate, click here.

More information and details can be found on this website and on Facebook.

The “905” on the 2023 shirt for sale represents the badge number of fallen Boynton Beach Police Officer Dennis Castro. This year’s tournament is dedicated to the officer, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Castro family.

2023 Shirt design by marine artist Dennis Friel

There will be:

  • music
  • chili tasting
  • fresh made BBQ
  • axe throwing
  • a fire hose for kids to use with a firefighter
  • a variety of vendors

Courtesy of BoyntonBeachFirefighters.com

Approximately 40 boats are registered in the tournament and will compete to win more than $10,000 in cash prizes in the following categories: Kingfish, Dolphin Wahoo (KDW), Mystery Fish, Lady Angler and Jr. Angler. In addition, ten neighboring Fire Departments, including Greenacres Fire Rescue, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and Boca Raton Fire Rescue will compete against BBFRD for the title of Best Chili. 

Image courtesy of BoyntonBeachFirefighters.com

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Mary Lou Cruz

About Mary Lou Cruz

I worked at the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years, as an Advertising Special Sections Writer; Editorial Systems Editor in Technology; and Editorial Assistant in the Newsroom. Before my newspaper career, I worked in the airline and travel industry and I have lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Originally, I'm from Maryland. I moved to Florida in 1984 and raised my daughter in Miami. Email: events@SouthFloridaOnTheCheap.com.

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