Things are heating up at the Chili Challenge!

The full restaurant line up has been announced for the 6th Annual Chili Challenge at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Latham. 20 area restaurants will take part in the November 7 contest including: Bellevue Cafe,  Farmer Boy Diner,  Gazebo Catering, and Hollow Bar and Kitchen.

Attendees will have the opportunity to sample each chili and vote for your favorite. A panel of celebrity judges will also take part in the event including YNN's Heather Karen Morrison, News 10's Tim Drawbringe, Newschannel 13's Dan Bazile, Fox 23's Steve Teeling, and Greg Aidala.

The entire list of competing restaurants includes: On Tap Sports Bar,  Pine Haven Country Club,  The Eatery at Carol's Place,  Salty's Pub,  Orchard Tavern,  The Barrel Saloon,  Otis & Oliver's,  Holiday Retirement/Diamond Ridge Retirement Center,  Pie in the Sky Restaurant,  Lark Street Tavern,  Capital District Catering,  Sperry's,  The Ripe Tomato,  Wandering Dago,  Tugboat Tavern,  El Loco Mecican Cafe.

On top of tastings a variety of vendors will be on hand to kick off your holiday shopping. Vendors ar the event will include: Silver Leaf Resorts, Scentsy, It Works Global Body Wrap, Livilu & Temesa's Boutique, The Traveling Vineyard, Fifth Avenue Collection Jewelry Shush Shoes, Madison Handbags, Arbonne International, Tastefully Simple, Craftin Cuzzins, Better Way Imports, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Mialisia.

Tickets for this event can be purchased at all area Price Choppers for $15, tickets can also be purchased at the door for $20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Proceeds from the night will got to help the Northeast Kidney Foundation. Holiday Inn Express & Suites is located 400 New Loudon Road in Latham. For more information check out the Northeast Kidney Foundation website or call (518) 533-7880.