1. Entry fee of $30 to all cookers who wish to participate in winning one of the prizes listed below.

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2. FREE COOKERS can enter but will not be eligible to win any prize. 

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3. Competitors may enter more than one type of chili.

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4. All competitors are responsible for purchasing their own ingredients.

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5. All competitors are asked to prepare a minimum of FOUR GALLONS OF CHILI  per entry.

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6. Competitors are responsible for all of their cooking utensils, condiments, etc.​  Serving cups, plastic utensils, paper towels, serving gloves and hand sanitizers furnished by event staff.

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7. All competitors MUST supply their own tent or canopy.

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8. Serving chili begins at 11Am (2/22/25)

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9. Competitors need to arrive by 9 AM to set up in their designated areas and must be ready by 11 AM. Anyone who arrives after 9:30 AM will not be allowed to enter the competition.

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10. Chili can be prepared before arriving at the event. Be prepared to add your final touches and warm up your chili for serving.

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11. There will be no electricity, you will need to have gas stoves/burners, sterno fuel, solar, wind power....

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12. You are encouraged to decorate your designated area to personify your chili style.

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13. We encourage good-spirited trash-talking with other competitors.

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14. We reserve the right to make changes or alterations to the rules prior to the event. You will be made aware of these changes before 2/20/25.

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