***Official Rules***

Fifteenth Annual Chili Cook-Off

Col. BJ Smith VFW Post 9892

Based on International Chili Society Rules

 

 

1.     Teams. :  Individuals, Organizations or Families

 

2.     Name:  Each team and their Chili recipe should have a name.

 

3.     Chili Team Captain:  Must be an adult.  Team Captains and crew will be

provided up to five (5) commemorative shirts.

 

4.     Equipment:  VFW Post 9892/Bali-Hai will provide each team with a booth,

table and work area.  Teams are responsible for their own chili ingredients,

cooking utensils, stove and gas or grill/hibachi and charcoal.  While no

electrical appliances are allowed, pressure cookers are permitted.

 

5.     Cooking Time:  Shall be from 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.  Samples of Chili

MUST be ready for judging as 12:30 P.M.  Approximately 12

Ounces shall be presented for judging in a container to be

Provided.  Teams must cook at least one gallon of chili.

 

6.     Preparation:  Chili must be cooked on premises between 8:30 A.M. and

12:30 P.M. on day of Chili Cook-Off.  Advance preparations: e.g.,

pre-soaking beans, chopping ingredients and starting charcoal

are permitted.

 

7.     Judging:  Judging will be based on merit.  Decisions of the judges will be

final.

 

NOTE:  If it is necessary to re-heat your chili, you will be instructed by

one of the Marshals.

 

8.     Clean Up:  Each team shall be responsible for the cleaning up of it’s

Assigned area and return to original condition.

 

9.     Awards:  Best Chili and 1st & 2nd Runner-up plagues.  Commander’s Award

(plaque) for combination of best booth decoration and team attire.  Ms. Chili

Pepper- Cash awards for Senorita Chili Pepper and runner-up, as well as best

In costume and best in swim suit.

 

10.Entry Fee:  There will be an entry fee of 2500.00 pesos, which must be paid

no later than the teams captains meeting the day prior to the Chili Cook-Off.

 

Note:  Offenders of these rules may be disqualified.  Please observe

Rules.