The 9th Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off & Craft Beer Fest features Newburyport area restaurants in the Northshore’s most creative chili competition and a craft beer fest featuring some of the best local and regional craft brewers and cideries. Proceeds from the event benefit three local food pantries – Our Neighbors’ Table in Amesbury, The Pettengill House in Salisbury & Community Services of Newburyport. The festival is open to all ages and includes local live entertainment. Children 10 and under are not charged admission and may enter without a ticket. For up to the minute information on brewers, restaurants and featured musicians, visit www.kegandkettlefest.com