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Chili Cook-Off and Fall Fest

Oct 13, 2012

4th Annual Chili Cook-Off

Official Contestant Entry Form

Saturday, October 13th

Entry Fee $20.00

GRAND PRIZE $500
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100

Peoples Choice Award - $50 - Best Decorated Booth $25 - Best Decorated Store Front $25

-One entry per team                                    -Electricity Provided

   -Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.            -Chili Turn In at 11:30 p.m.

   -Entry Deadline is Fri., Oct. 12th                   

Team Name:_________________________ Contact Name:_________________________  

Street Address: _____________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code:________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _____________________  Cell Phone:  _____________________________

By signing and submitting this form you agree to all rules and regulations set forth by the Promotions Committee regarding this competition and agree to abide by them.  You also release Clay County, the City of Celina, and all parties involved in this competition from any liability from injury or accidents that may occur to you, your property, or any of your teammates during this event.

RULES
2012 Clay County Chili Cook-Off Information

1.  “Traditional Red Chili”- which is defined as any kind of meat or combination of meat, cooked with various spices and other ingredients.  Since the competition involves sampling by judges and attendees, please be aware that each team’s liability is based on ingredients cooked in the chili.  ANY TEAMS PREPARING AND SERVING HARMFUL INGREDIENTS WILL BE HELD LIABLE.

 2.  Meat can be pre-cooked but must be stored on ice.  Other ingredients: peppers, onions, etc. can be pre-chopped and brought to the cook site or chopped on site.  Ingredients cannot be combined until start of Cook-off.

 3.  Each team will be given a 10 x10 space only.  Tables, chairs, etc. is the responsibility of each entrant.  We will try to provide electricity as needed, but you must bring your own extension cords.  You must bring something to cook on (camp stoves or propane heated pots are best) and cooking utensils.  NO CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED.  You must provide a garbage can or box for your booth.  Bring your decorations (Make it Fun!  A trophy will be given for best decorated booth).

 4. Every team must check in prior to booth set up.  The registration table will be open at 8:00 a.m.  At the time of check in, each team will be given their judges’ container along with their contestant number.

 5.  Booth set-up can begin after you have registered and been given your team number.  There will be a cooks meeting at 8:30 a.m. to go over the rules and other information.  Stoves can be turned on to preheat.  Cooking of chili ingredients can begin at 9:00.  Anyone cooking prior to the 9:00 a.m. start time will be disqualified.   

 6.  You may cook as much chili as you like.  There is no limit on how much chili can be cooked, but we expect you to have a minimum of 3 gallons of chili per team for sampling plus an additional quart for judging.  You have to present your chili to the judges in your assigned containers.

 7.  Teams are responsible for getting their chili ready on time for pickup by the hospitality team.  The deadline to turn in your chili will be 11:30 a.m.   The chili will then be presented to the judges.  Judges are voting on the chili based upon: good flavor, texture, consistency, blend of spices, and color.  Winners will be announced at 2:00 p.m.  Awards to be handed out will be First, Second and Third Place, People’s Choice (voted on by the people for best tasting chili), Best Decorated Booth, and Best Decorated Store Front.

 8.  Entry Fees: $ 20.00 per team.  Team Captain must be 18 years or older to enter.

 9.  Tasting Kits will be sold for $ 5.00 each to the public.  The kits include a commemorative bowl, spoon, napkin, and voting ballot.  Sampling can begin after everyone has turned in their chili for judging.  Please do not distribute chili to the public for sampling in anything other than the commemorative mugs.

 10.  All teams are responsible for breaking down and cleaning up their booth and surrounding area at the end of the event.  Please remove all equipment and trash from premises.

For More Information

Public Square
Celina, TN 38551

Phone: (931) 243-3338
Website: http://claycountychilicookoff.webs.com/

Nearby Attractions

• Clay County Courthouse, 0 miles away
• Montvale Academy, 0.1 miles away
• Clay County High School, 0.3 miles away
• Cordell Hull Law Office, 0.4 miles away
• Ollie's Place, 0.5 miles away

Relevant Itineraries

• Clay County Attractions - Created 07/10/2012