When: Saturday, July 26, 2008
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 17th Street Farmer's Market
Corner of 17th and Main Streets

Why: Richmond chefs from the River District go head to head for the first annual Shockoe Chef Competition. 

According to organizers, "Competition will be hot with judges and patrons taste-testing three different dish categories: meat-based dish, vegetarian-based dish, and dessert - not to mention a Market Basket showdown where chefs will compete 'Iron Chef'-style."

Visitors can sample the finished product for $2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  After the judging, chefs may sell their products in bulk for price at their discretion.

How much: Free

Contact: 804-646-0477 or 804-646-5633

Website: www.richmondgov.com/econdev/farmersmarket