Chili Cook-Off
September 5, 2025
Entry Forms will be available on Friday, Sept 5th at the Information Booth.
Awards
There will be 2 Awards given in the Chili Cook-Off. 50% of all money raised goes to the Marquette County Food Bank. We will split the remaining 50% between 2 prizes.
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ŸPeople’s Choice- 35% of all money raised & Award Medal
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People’s Honorable Mention- 15% of all money raised & Award Medal
Rules
1. Eligibility and Entry
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Participants: Open to all individuals or teams, and more than one entry is allowed.
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Entry Fee: $20 per entry.
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Registration: All participants must register in person by Friday at 5:30pm.
2. Chili Requirements
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Ingredients: Chili must be homemade. Any type of meat, beans, vegetables, or spices can be used. Any cooking method can be used, including grills, pots, crockpots, instant pots, etc.
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Quantity: Each entry must prepare a minimum of 6 quarts of chili. Some will be used for the competition, and some will be sold as part of the loaded Baked Potato Bar to raise money for the food bank.
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Preparation: No pre-packaged or canned chili is allowed.
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Safety: Participants must follow food safety guidelines. Proper storage and handling of ingredients are required.
3. Chili Turn-In
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Timing: Chili can be dropped off in the white tent between 5:00 and 5:30pm.
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Containers: Please drop off chili in a semi insulated container, such as a crock pot or instant pot. We cannot guarantee that we can provide electricity for warming. Containers will be available for pick-up at 7pm.
5. People's Choice Award
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Voting: Voters will be given voting tokens with a $10 cash donation to the food bank. They can use these tokens to vote for their favorite chili.
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Collection: Voting will close at 6:30pm. Tokens will be collected and counted to determine the People's Choice winner.
6. Winners
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Winners will be announced at the award ceremony at 7pm on September 6th.
Note: This is not a KCBS Competition, and will not be using KCBS Rules.
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