CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Manna Café Ministries will host the annual Pirate Fest and Chili Cook-Off on Friday, October 14 in downtown Clarksville.

This free family-friendly event will take place from 4 until 10 p.m. in Strawberry Alley.

Activities will include costume contests, live music, dancing, a Kid Zone, and all-you-can-eat chili.

Volunteers are needed and can sign up at mannacafeministries.com/volunteer/.

Prizes and trophies will be awarded for the best decorated booth and for judge’s favorite, crowd favorite, and most original chili. All proceeds go toward feeding the hungry of Clarksville.

Strawberry Alley will close beginning at 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. between First and Second Streets. Additionally, First Street in front of US Bank and the mayor’s office will also be closed from 12 noon until 10 p.m.

For more information, visit http://www.mannacafeministries.com/piratefest/.