Tyler Idom makes his best sales pitch to customers during the event. His team was participating in the cookoff in memory of Roy Beach, who died earlier this year. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Delta Sigma Theta dances at their tent during the cookoff. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

The Coast Guard was serving up chili for long lines Saturday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

John Kerwin, at right, after getting his chili sample from the Krewe of Phoenix team. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

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Angela Easterling dances on the sidewalk with the Krewe of Phoenix during the event. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)