Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter October 2019 Edition | Page 5

5 - The Sparta Ambassador - October 2019
CHILI Challenge RULES
1.
Registration is only $20
2.
The challenge site will open at 1:15 pm for set up. The competition begins at 1:30pm.
Teams will begin serving chili to judges at 2 pm, so don't be late.
3.
Teams will be assigned a booth in which to serve their chili. The first 8 teams register will
be assigned a booth. Any additional teams will be placed under the awning. These teams will need
to bring tables.
4.
All teams must consist of at least two people.
5.
Each team is responsible for all serving utensils, tables, chairs, cooking ingredients, set up
and clean up.
6.
Due to spacing, we recommend that you prepare chili in a nesco roaster. Chili must be
prepared from scratch. Please keep chili tightly covered when not serving.
All ingredients must come from commercial food sources, so it’s absolutely safe for public
7.
consumption.
8.
Canned chili is not permitted.
9.
Teams are encouraged, urged and otherwise motivated to decorate their area and
themselves. The best decorated and costumed team will win an impressive $100.
10.
Each contestant will be assigned a contestant number by the chief scorekeeper and given 3
Styrofoam cups with lid for their chili (1 for each of the three judges). An official of the cook-off will
deliver the chili entries to the judges for a blind taste test.
11.
Judges will announce the Fall Fest Chili Challenge winner around 3:00 P.M. The winning
team will be presented with a big bragging-rights trophy. The decision of the judges is final.
12.
Each team will give samples to chili challenge attendees. Each team is allowed to sell cups
and bowls of chili as well. Each team is expected to be ready to dispense their chili to the public at
1:30 p.m. Bowls, spoons and tickets will be provided by the Fall Fest Chili Challenge committee.
13.
The public will select the People’s Choice Award. The public will each be given a ticket to
give to their favorite chili and/or team. The team with the most tickets wins. It’s up to you to entice
them to try your chili and cast their vote for you. The more chili you have, the more votes you can
get – but a minimum of 4 gallons is required. People’s Choice Award winner will also receive a nice-
sized trophy and $75.
14.
HAVE A GOOD TIME!
1st Place – Trophy and $150 • Best decorated – $100 • People’s Choice – $75