Entering a chili

We're accepting 20 general chilis for the cookoff. 
An additional five spots are available for chef's chilis. (professional). 

People's Choice Award
Attendees are encouraged to vote for their favorite chili by placing money in THAT chili's collection box. So WHOEVERS chili raises the most money for C4A, will win the $100 grand prize and the traveling trophy.

    Chili entry form

    After you submit your chili entry, use the "enter a chili" button at the
    ​top of this page to submit your chili-entry donation.
This year--new chili category--Chef's Chili! If you cook for a living, consider submitting your chili in the Chef's Chili category.
Chili cookoff options

Guidelines

DO:
  • Suggested donation for entry: $25.
  • Bring about 2 gallons of chili for each entry.  Best to have it  warm when it arrives if at all possible.
  • Deliver the chili to the Mt. Vernon Canyon Club on the day of the cook-off, between 11-11:30 am. 
  • We will have a small card for the name of the chili and basic information about the ingredients such as: vegetarian, pork, beef, etc. This card will remain with your chili and your chili will be placed in chaffing dishes and heated with sterno in steam tables with lids.
  • Observe basic safe food preparation and storage guidelines when making and handling your chili.
Please DO NOT:
  • Bring frozen entries.
  • Enter store-bought or fast-food chili. 
C4A will provide steam tables, tasting cups, and voting money containers.