2008 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:
- CASI Chili & Showmanship
- Showmanship Open
- People's Choice Open & Restaurant
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Cost:
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$25 per team
The entry fee is waived for Habanero Sponsors ($200 contributors), however the registration form must still be submitted.
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How to register:
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Fill out a registration form.
Enclose a check for $25.
Mail to:
Wabash Cannonball Chili Cook-Off, P.O. Box 115, Wabash IN 46992
Registration forms may be picked up and/or dropped off at:
- Market Street Grill
- Old Kettle Saloon
- Frances Slocum Bank Chippewa Branch
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Print
2008
Registration
Form
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Click on the thumbnail image of the registration form.
A new window will open.
Print the form.
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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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2008
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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Mandatory 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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NOON
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CASI 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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12:30 pm
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Showmanship Judging 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
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You will receive your booth space assignment when you 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.
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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Additional info for teams entering the CASI division:
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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 divison.
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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