The Green Chili Shoot Out is one of my favorite local events.

This year featured tons of people's choice competitors, ICS competitors, music, craft beer and more.

And I was fortunate enough to be a judge for the professional portion.

I happened to be in the "final" round, so after groups A and B chose their favorites, we tasted the best of the best.

It was so fun to try a bunch of different kinds - there was even a sweeter one that I absolutely loved.

We didn't get a chance to try the people's choice entries, but they sounded fabulous, too!

I learned a lot about green chili - because usually I've judge traditional or homestyle.

Who had your favorite chili this year?