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Virginia City’s 32nd annual Chili on the Comstock to feature Saloon Crawl, 5K Run

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Repeats every day until Sun May 03 2015 .
May 2, 2015 (All day)
May 3, 2015 (All day)

The 32nd annual Chili on the Comstock once again brings the heat May 2-3 to the Comstock in historic Virginia City, Nev. The historic mining town plays host to more than 30 professional chili cooks and hundreds of revelers participating in the Crawl Back In Time Fireball Saloon Crawl, a sampling of themed beverages from 15 locations. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

New this year is the Fun with the Runs! inaugural 5K that starts on the main drag, C Street. The run starts at 10 a.m., the same time as the event, with runners and walkers making their way through the hilly terrain back to the cook-off venue. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume with winners to be selected prior to the race.

Family-friendly activities also include the Kids Zone with a bungee trampoline, giant slide and bounce house located at the Delta Saloon parking lot. Single tickets sold the day of the event.

The two-day event brings the best chili cookers from around the west to complete daily for the bragging rights and the people’s choice award with winners receiving cash prizes.

Tasting kits are now on sale online at VisitVirginiaCityNV.com.

$5 “Cautious Tester” includes six tastings
$10 “Daring Tester” includes 14 tastings
$30 “Family Pack” includes 30 tasting tickets and two Kids Zone passes
$60 “Hot Chili and Chilled Brew-Party of 4” package includes 40 tasting tickets and four saloon crawl cups
Fireball Saloon Crawl is $10, includes one drink and allows participants to sample themed specialty drinks with discounts for additional beverage purchases

Chili on the Comstock is sponsored by Dolan Auto Group, Virginia City’s Mustang Ranch Steakhouse, Bucket of Blood Saloon, Coors Light and Camelot Party Rentals.

For more information on Virginia City, Nev. and the 32nd annual Chili on the Comstock, visit VisitVirginiaCityNV.com or call the Virginia City Tourism Commission at 775-847-7500.

A short 30-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport takes visitors to one of the largest historic districts in the United States, Virginia City, Nev. Come experience this mining “boomtown” as it was in the 1800’s. Step back in time while visiting the numerous historic buildings, saloons, churches and museums or take a mine tour or even ride a real steam train.

The Comstock Adventure Passes offer the best value with discounted attraction packages. For lodging, event calendar or Comstock Adventure Passes, visit online or call 775-847-7500. The Visitor Information Center is located at 86 South C Street, Virginia City.

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The cause is under investigation. No structures were damaged. CCFD has determined the fires to be human caused. At this time, the matter is under investigation with CCFD and the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Three engines and a rescue were assigned to the attack. East Fork Fire assisted for protection on the south side of the city, while Truckee Meadows Fire stood by for protection on the north side of the city.
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UPDATE 3:11PM: Some fire engines have cleared the scene, a good sign CCFD has control of the fire. We have left messages and will update as the battalion chief becomes available.