King Cole Cannery Celebrity Chef Cook-off set Sept. 9

The Milton Historical Society will present the 2017 King Cole Cannery Celebrity Chef Cook-off from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Milton Fire Hall. This year, chefs will prepare culinary creations featuring vegetables and fruits that would have been canned at the former King Cole Cannery in Milton.

Participating chefs are from restaurants located in Milton, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes and Milford. Guests can enjoy sampling the creations of celebrity chefs and then vote to determine the winner. For some added spice, the evening will include music, the King Cole Celebrity Raffle and a cash bar. Tickets are $45 for nonmembers and at the door. Members pay $35 for tickets purchased before Friday, Sept. 8. Tickets are limited to the first 200 paid.

A highlight is the chance to win one of the King Cole Celebrity Raffle Baskets which are themed and offer items to capture a variety of tastes and interests. A sampling includes baskets filled with products and goods from Lavender Fields Farm, 302 Fitness and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. All baskets are valued at over $150. Raffle tickets cost $10 each, 5 for $40 or 6 for $50 and may be purchased in advance or at the event. Winners do not need to be present to win but must be available to pick up their prize from the Milton Historical Society by Friday, Sept. 29.

All proceeds go to support the Milton Historical Society's programs, walking tours, lectures, new exhibits and a wide variety of educational programs for local children.

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the Milton Historical Society and Lydia B. Cannon Museum at info@historicmilton.com or 302-684-1010.