The Chill and Grill event was first held in 2016, with celebrity chef and television presenter Paul West attending the first two festivals.

A favourite on the community events calendar, the event was last held in 2018 where locals could enjoy a variety of food stalls, live entertainment, beer and wine, cocktails and kids activities with a gold coin entry fee.

It was scheduled to go ahead the following year in 2019 however was cancelled last minute due to strong winds.

All was not lost however, with event organisers able to move some stalls and performers to the Wade Hotel for a mini event in the evening.

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According to Leeton Shire Council Events Officer, Fran Macdonald, the event was 'not on the radar' at all for 2021.

"Chill and Grill has not been included on our schedule for a while now," Mrs Macdonald said.

Instead Council have been focusing their efforts on other community events such as Light Up Leeton, the upcoming SunRice Festival and Australia Day activities.

"The event wasn't on the cards in 2020 or for this year," Mrs MacDonald said.

"It is yet to be determined if the event will be brought back in 2022."

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