Participation is open to teams associated with badged agencies including law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services (EMS), military, or other segments of the emergency response system.
2. Registration:
Teams must register in advance to secure their spot in the cook-off. There is no cost to register.
3. Chili Preparation:
Teams are required to prepare a minimum of 8 gallons of chili.
This is an “Open Class” chili event where competitors are allowed the freedom to experiment with various ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques.
Beans are welcome, but not required.
Teams are responsible for providing their own ingredients, cooking utensils, and equipment.
All chili must be prepared in a sanitary manner, following food safety guidelines.
4. Ingredients:
Teams are free to choose their own ingredients, but all must be disclosed to the event organizers for allergy and dietary considerations.
Pre-packaged spice mixes are allowed, but the majority of the chili must be made from scratch.
5. Presentation:
Each team must present their chili for judging in a designated container provided by the event organizers.
Teams are encouraged to decorate their booth and wear uniforms or costumes representing their respective affiliations.
6. Judging:
A panel of impartial judges will evaluate each chili based on taste, aroma, texture, and presentation.
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony.
7. Awards:
Awards will be given for Judges 1st and 2nd Choice, People’s Choice, and Best Booth.
Prizes will include trophies, awards, and other recognition.
8. Charity:
All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting a designated local charity.
9. Sportsmanship:
Participants are expected to maintain a friendly and sportsmanlike attitude throughout the event.
Any disputes will be resolved by event organizers, and their decisions are final.
All teams will be provided with a copy of our detailed rules and regulations as part of their competition on onboarding process 30 days prior to event date.This is