Chili Cook-Off for
Chililabombwe Rules and Guidelines
Contest
Date, Time, and Location
The
contest will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 11 am to 2 pm
at the Hutto Co-Op property. It will run in conjunction with
the Hutto Mercantile Farmer's Market.
Entry
Form and Fees
Entry
forms are available at the City of Hutto and the Hutto Chamber of
Commerce. Additionally, you may download a form online at
www.huttozambia.com.
You
can submit your entry form via mail at P.O. Box 861, Hutto, TX 78634
or by dropping them off at the City Secretary's office. Please
include a check for $20 made payable to "Hutto Community
Foundation" along with your completed application. The
deadline for entry is Friday, October 31 at 5:00 pm.
The
entry fee is non-refundable.
Contest
Categories and Prizes
Each
chili entry will be placed in one of the following categories: Red,
White, and Vegetarian. Red chilis are traditional chilis made
from beef, pork, or a combination of meats. White chilis are
primarily chicken based. Vegetarian chilis have no meat or
meat-based stocks.
Prizes
will be awarded by a panel of judges in each of category.
Addtionally, one chili entry will be awarded the Judge's Prize,
as top tasting chili in the contest. Finally, a prize will be
awarded to the most popular chili, as voted by the public at large.
Each visitor will be given a token in which to place their
vote.
Set
Up Regulations
Each
contestant will have an 8' x 8' space provided for setup. You
will be required to bring your own tables or canopies. Please
note that canopies must be properly secured. Electricity will
be provided, but we suggest that each contestant bring proper
extension cords and gear. Setup will begin at 8:30 am. All
booths are required to be ready at 10:45 am. Please allow
enough time to setup your gear. You may begin breaking down
your site no earlier than 2 pm.
If
a contestant is representing a business or community organization,
they are welcomed and encouraged to display any banners or brochures,
provided that these do not interfere with the contest or other
contestants. You will not be allowed to sell any items while at
your booth. If you would like to sell items, you may have an
additional booth governed by the rules and regulations of the Hutto
Mercantile.
We
will provide small cups for serving your chili. We recommend a
serving size of 3 oz. and ask that contestants prepare a minimum of
30 servings (2.5 gallons). Visitors will present you with a
ticket to redeem for a serving of chili.
We
will have a condiment bar providing cheese, onions, and crackers. If
you require any additional condiments, please feel free to provide
them at your booth.
Contact
Information
Any
questions can be made by email to kylesears@gmail.com or contact
Hutto's Sister City Liaison, Kyle Sears at 512-586-3656.
