Chili Cook-Off

The 35th Annual Giles Chamber Chili Cook-Off is Thursday, November 10th!

Chili Cook-off tickets are $7 for all the tasting chili, cornbread, drinks and cookies, while supplies last of course. This event is one of two annual fundraisers for the Chamber.

Theme: Founding Flavors of Freedom

Competitor Information:

• Sign up for a Booth by Monday, November 3rd.
  • Each booth space will be 10' wide x 10' deep.
  • If you would like to use the electricity of a business, you must ask for permission and make appropriate arrangements IN ADVANCE of the day of the chili cook-off. Our booth map does not assume electricity is available. 
  • Each participating booth will be given 2 complimentary tickets.
  • Booths cost $50.00 (Member Discount).
  • Prepare as much chili as you can
  • You may also enter a soup, cookie and/or cornbread for judging.
• The Week of the Cook Off:
  • Participants must come by the Chamber Office the day of the Chili Cook Off  and pick up your supplies for judging. 
  • You will be assigned a number for your booth for judging purposes. You will write this number on all judging entries. 
• The Night of the Cook Off:
  • You may set up from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in your assigned spot. Please  move your vehicle after unloading. 
  • A container for people to VOTE for "People's Choice Chili" will be provided and picked up at the end of the night to tally the winner. One Ticket = ONE Vote OR $1 = FIVE votes (No prize, just bragging rights)
  • Bring a table and chairs.
  • Bring serving utensils for your chili, soup, cookies, and cornbread and a trash bag to keep your area clean.
  • Offer condiments if you like, but they will not be judged.
  • Bring a 100' electrical cord if you need one. You should have already spoken with the business owner to make sure you can use their electrical outlet. 
  • Burner Use: Must be pre-approved by committee. 
  • 5:30-5:45p.m. take your numbered items you want judged to the ticket table in the middle of 2nd street.  Please make sure your booth number is on all judging entries. 
• For Judging, Please Supply: 
  • Chili - 1 numbered tasting cups (provided by Chamber)
  • Soup - 1 numbered tasting cups (provided by Chamber)
  • Cookies - 1 cookie in a sandwich bag w/ your number
  • Cornbread - 1 serving in a sandwich bag w/ your number
  • No entries brought in after 5:45 p.m. will be judged!
  • At approximately 7:00 p.m., judging will be completed and ribbons/trophies will be awarded at the stage.

Facilities
Restrooms are in the Courthouse Basement - West Side Entrance.
Parking is available off the immediate Square and the Courthouse Annex.
Event area disclosures of risk available at gilescountychamber.com/disclosure. 

Awards
1st Place Best Chili   2nd Place Best Chili   1st Place Soup 
Best Cornbread     Best Cookie   
Best Booth Decorations    People's Choice