THE OFFICIAL CHARITY CHILI COOK-OFF
CONTESTANT RULES
The most important ingredient
at the cook-off is the chili contestant. We appreciate the time, money and effort that go into your team’s chili and
would like to express our appreciation. If you need anything, please let us know and we will try to accommodate you. The number
of chili teams is limited to the first 24 teams from whom we receive the completed entry form. 1) Each team can have up to 4
members; free admission and ½ price concessions will be provided for team members. “Coolers”
are permitted.
- Teams provide their own tent cover, tables and chairs, unless prior
arrangements have been made.
- Teams provide their own heating unit, cooking utensils, and ingredients.
- Water is available.
- Electricity is limited and requires prior arrangement.
- There will be a designated area for trash.
Please leave your area clean.
- Drop-off and set-up begins at 8:00 AM the day of the event or can be arranged
for the night before. Cooking areas must be completely set up by 10:30 AM the day of the event.
- All
vehicles must be removed from the event area by 10:30 AM. No entrant vehicles will be permitted back in the cooking area until
after the event ends at 5:00 PM
Teams will be notified
of any changes as they occur or at the team meeting at 9 am on the morning of the Cook-off. It is here that teams will be
able to pick up their credentials, supplies, tour the site and ask any questions. If you are unable to attend the meeting
please contact Kathy Stiles 967-1832.
2) Sample cups, bowls, napkins, and spoons will be provided to dispense samples
to the crowd.
3) Please keep your area clean and safe at all times. Feel free to decorate your tent and immediate area - have fun!
There will be a trophy for the Best Chili
Spot, decided by popular vote!
4) All teams are required to cook a minimum
of 5 gallons of chili. This will include amounts for judging, samples included with admission, and larger bowls of chili for
sale to the public.
a) Chili can consist of any kind of meat, beans,
vegetables or combinations thereof, if you call it Chili, we will call it Chili , however no wild game , home canned items
or ROAD KILL WILL BE ALLOWED.
b) Judges reserve the right to ask a contestant
eat their own chili.
c) Ingredients may be precut,
precooked or prepared prior to the event.
5) Chili must be ready & presented to judging staff in supplied containers
at 11:00 sharp – no exceptions. The samples are chili only – no garnishments, décor,
and only in the containers provided. Your sample will be kept hot for the judges. Samples
are blind-judged
Judges will vote for the winning chili
based in part on the following criteria: flavor, consistency, appearance, aroma and balance of heat. The
judges’ decisions are final. There will also be a People’s Choice Award, judged by the public.
Some small print:
- All entrants will be solely
responsible to meet all Virginia Health Department requirements and to abide by the laws of Virginia.
- All entrants are asked
to see that visitors are orderly and keep the peace and to report any visitors misbehaving to designated Security volunteers.
- The
“committee” may make additional regulations or revisions at any time.
