We are looking for the best local chili there is!

- All teams must register.‬

- Up to 5 members per team (minimum 2 people to manage booth)‬

- There is a registration fee of $50. This is to secure your spot. You will receive $30 of this back.‬ $10 will go to admin and clean up fees and $10 to the OVA.

‬- Each team will be provided ONE electrical outlet, NO POWER STRIPS ALLOWED.‬‭ (Non-electric heat sources are allowed with OVA approval)

‬- Teams must have a name (OVA will assign a number for voting purposes)

‬- OVA will provide a 6 foot table and 2 chairs for each team (under a tent). Teams can decorate‬ their 6’ space as they see fit to advertise their team.‬

- Chili must be made ahead of time. No prepping or cooking on site.‬

- Amateurs make at least 5 gallons, Pro’s at least 7 gallons.

‬- Can be any kind of chili (red, white,‬‭ vegetarian‬‭ ,‬‭ vegan‬‭ , beans, no beans, etc)

‬- Chili must be held at least at 145 degrees for safe consumption (OVA will be testing temps with‬ a food thermometer).

‬- OVA will provide ladles, napkins, spoons, cups, and voting cards.‬‭ 

- NO fixings at the booth (cheese, sour cream, etc), chili must stand on its own.‬‭ Pros can have‬ fixings for chili they sell‬ - BUT NOT FOR THEIR SAMPLES TO BE JUDGED.

- The tasting portion is 2 oz.- Chili can only served using OVA ladle 

- Competitors‬ must be cleaned up by 4 pm‬.