TEAM INFORMATION
The Chili for Charity Cook-Off is a day of fun for everyone involved, both participants and visitors who wander from booth to booth tasting chili and voting for their favorites. Some teams do straight chili preparation, while others create a theme to go with their chili.
We will supply you with sampling cups for the People's Choice competition. You should plan on preparing at least 5 to 7 gallons of chili for public sampling. The reason people attend this event is to taste the chili from the cooks! Don't forget props, costumes and other gear for "showmanship".
You are encouraged to decorate your booth area, promote your team name and have FUN!
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Recognition will be given for the following categories:
- Judged Chili - CASI & Restaurant
- Showmanship - CASI & Open
- People's Choice - Open & Church
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Entries must be received by September 15th to ensure keeping the same or similar space you had last year
Ground fires must be contained in a fire-ring. Schlemmer Brothers 563-3417 sell fire-rings for $55
We will stop accepting entries when we reach 120 Teams
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Cost:
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$25 per team
The entry fee is waived for Habanero Sponsors ($200 contributors), however the entry form must still be submitted.
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How to enter:
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Fill out an entry form. (see link below)
Enclose a check for $25.
Mail to:
Wabash Cannonball Chili Chili for Charity, Inc., P.O. Box 115, Wabash IN 46992
Registration forms may be picked up and/or dropped off at:
- Market Street Grill
- Old Kettle Saloon
- 105.9 The Bash
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2011
Team
Flyer
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Click on the thumbnail image above, a new window will open.
Print the flyer.
Cut out the entry form portion, fill in your information, attach your check & mail in.
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Canopy, Tables & Electricity:
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- If you want your booth area to be covered ---- BRING YOUR OWN CANOPY
- Bring your own table(s) for chili preparation & cooking.
- We will supply one 8-foot serving table per team.
- ELECTRICITY NOT AVAILABLE
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Timeline:
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7:00 am
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Registration check in & site set-up
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8:15 am
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Head Cooks' meeting at the Gazebo
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8:30 am
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Cooking Begins
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10:00 am
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Restaurant Division check in
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11:30 am
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Showmanship Judging begins
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NOON
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CASI & Restaurant chili turn-in for judging
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NOON
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Gates Open to the Public
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NOON
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Public tasting and People's Choice Voting begins
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2:30 pm
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CASI Award Ceremony
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2:45 pm
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People's Choice Voting ends
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3:30 pm
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People's Choice Awards Ceremony
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Site Set-Up &
Cooking
Applies to all divisons - Open, CASI, Restaurant & Church
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You can set up on Friday, October 14th - space assignments will be posted on Friday afternoon at the Paradise Spring Shelter OR you will receive your booth space assignment when you check-in at the registration booth on Saturday morning.
>>>Note: If you set up on Friday, your Head Cook still needs to check-in at the Registration booth on Saturday morning.
>>>No vehicles inside the Paradise Spring premises, except to unload & load.
Chili must be cooked on site the day of the cook-off. (Restaurants exempt)
Cooked from scratch, starting with raw meat.
All food preparation is to be done on site ... cutting, chopping, dicing, frying, browning etc.
Meat must be USDA inspected.
Home canned ingredients not allowed.
Chili cooking pots must have lids.
Prepare and cook in a sanitary manner.
Cooking conditions are subject to inspection.
Cooks must be willing to taste their own chili, if requested.
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CASI DIVISION ONLY
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Commercial chili powders are permissable, but complete chili mixes are not.
No fillers - beans, pasta, rice etc.
- NOTE: The above restrictions do not apply to the People's Choice divisions.
Judging will follow CASI rules which are based on color, aroma, consistency, taste and aftertaste. Check out the CASI website for complete information at www.chili.org
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