ELLINWOOD — The Ellinwood Craft Beer Festival and Battle of the Badges Chili Cookoff will take place from 3-7 p.m. Saturday at the Ellinwood American Legion Post 320, 117 E. Santa Fe Blvd. For a $30 donation, attendees will receive unlimited samples of over 25 different locally brewed craft beers and a commemorative glass. 

For a $10 donation, (children under 5 free), attendees receive unlimited chili samples from many area first responder organizations. The chili cook-off is sponsored by Ellinwood Emergency Medical Services.