Rules, Regulations, & Guidelines
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Chili cook off Teams:
Saturday November 9th 2024
Walnut Fork Baptist Church’s
2nd Annual Chili Cook off
Regs and Rules

The event will be held Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at
557 Hwy 60, Hoschton, GA 30548

*UNLOADING: Unloading and setting up will begin between 7:00am and 7:30am in Back of the church in the designated areas.

*COOKING: Cooking will start at 9:00am. No ingredients may be cooked or cut prior to the start of contest. A minimum of 2 gallons of chili will be prepared for sampling and Judging.

*SAFETY: No open campfires, only propane shall be permitted. No electricity will be provided and no portable generators will be allowed. Each team needs a fire extinguisher when possible.

*SET-UP: Each participant will be given a 10x10 space. This includes decorations also. Contestants are responsible for supplying their own cooking utensils. PROVIDED: Sample cups, mini spoons, napkins and a people’s choice box will be provided. Sampling starts at 11am through 2:00pm.

JUDGING: judges' containers will be given out at 12:30. At this time you will pick your team's number and it will be put on your judge's container at this time. Judging will consist of: Presentation, Smell/Aroma, Flavor, Texture and Overall Impression.

The decision of the judges is final.

END OF THE DAY: The team captain is responsible for cleaning up their area at the end of our event.

Itinerary 
7-7:30am – Set up, decorate and inspection along with meet and greet.
9am – Cutting and cooking begins. “Start your burners!”
11am – Sampling begins, ENJOY!
12:30pm – Judges containers passed out as well as team number drawn.
1:00 – Turn in. A minimum of one cup of chili.
1:45pm - AWARDS! Good Luck

1st place: Award and $100 2nd place: Award and $50 3rd place: Award and $25 People’s Choice Award & Pastor's Choice: Medallion