Sutter Creek Business and Professional Association presents:
Sutter Creek’s Annual Chili Cook Off & Car Show!!

So You Want To Cook Some Chili!!!

First you need at least 2 other crazy people to join you! Then you fill out the entry form and mail it in.

Start working on perfecting your recipe.You’ll need to prepare 6-10 gallons of chili.
It’s a lot of chili….but worth it! The team who runs out of chili first....usually loses. People can't vote for your chili if you are already out. There are no rules for the chili, just remember .... safely refrigerate your ingredients. Food safety is EXTREMELY important!!!

Choose a theme for your team and chili, then begin planning your costumes and decorations. (There is no rule that you have to dress up or decorate….it’s just more fun that way!) You’ll be provided with an 10 ’x 10 ’x 10 ’ booth space. Remember, the tables, stoves, pots, sun shades, etc. are your responsibility.

Cook Off Day you and your team will arrive between 7:30 and 9:00. You will check in with the Chili Team Co-Chair who will direct you to your booth space and provide instructions. To avoid traffic jams, YOU WILL DROP OFF YOUR BOOTH SUPPLIES IN YOUR SPACE AND THEN GO PARK YOUR VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT PROVIDED. DO NOT SET UP YOUR BOOTH BEFORE YOU GO PARK YOUR VEHICLE! Decorate your booth if you choose.BOOTHS MUST BE READY TO SERVE BY 11:00!

For more info see the Rules Page.

 

****The crowds of attendees with People’s Choice tickets will begin the tasting at 11:00 and their ballots will be cast. Most people who attend really want to try a lot of different chilis, so the samples should be small. Remember, the sale of the tasting kits is the main source of income for the day.

With the judging and awards done, you can now relax, quench your thirst, taste some other chilis, hob nob, and enjoy the feeling of a job well done. You may even want to start fine tuning your recipe for next year!