Discover Denver's fourth annual chili cook-off will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12. The cook-off will be held inside the Lighthouse Community Center, 239 Main St., Denver, with public sampling available starting at 11 a.m. while supplies last.

Community members are invited to take part in the cook-off. Contestants should prepare a minimum of eight quarts of chili. Any type of chili is welcome, and there will be divisions for individuals and organizations, with a champion awarded in each.

All sampling supplies will be provided by Discover Denver. There will be space for one slow cooker or serving dish as well as electrical hookup at each station, and there will also be space to keep additional supplies warm. Chili must be brought ready to eat to the Lighthouse Community Center and must be set up by 10:30 a.m. in preparation for the event.

Participation is limited, and registration will close on Sunday, Sept. 29. To register or for more information, email treiste@gmail.com or call 717-271-2435.

Discover Denver will take place along the 300 block of Main Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature business and nonprofit organization booths, food vendors, Kel Lee Entertainment, door prizes and special drawings, and more.

Registration for the Daisy Dash will open at 8 a.m. at Cocalico Stadium, with the event launching at 9 a.m. to benefit Jan's Circle of Friends. Scarecrow voting will begin at 9 a.m., and pumpkin painting will start at 9:30 a.m., with judging at 10:30 a.m.

Rooftop music by DJ Willz will be presented at 10 a.m. At 12:30 p.m. will be a pet parade; all pets must be leashed. A rubber duck race, with cash prizes, will start at 1 p.m.

Contest winners will be announced at 1:30 p.m.