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The aroma of spices and the sound of live music return to downtown Laurel to kick off a year of fun events.
Laurel Main Street prepares for its traditional Magnolia State Bank Chili Cook-Off. On February 7, Central Avenue transforms into a competitive kitchen for the city’s finest chili chefs.
The event, which serves as a vibrant kickoff to the new year for the Laurel community, features local teams cooking their unique recipes entirely on-site. Each entry will face a rigorous evaluation by a team of professional judges to determine who will take home the top honors for 2026.
