About the Event
Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Star Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-Off. This fun-filled event will take place Saturday, October 5th at Hunter’s Creek Park in Star. We are planning for 24+ teams and over 1,000 chili tasters this year. Starting at high noon, tastebuds will go into overtime by sampling all the different chili recipes. The event will also include a pie-eating contest, music, raffle drawings, and an award ceremony.
Think you have the best recipe but aren’t sure if you should enter? Anyone can enter the competition with a little preparation. First, you will need to put together a team; this could be a couple of your friends, family or coworkers. Second, complete and return the Team Registration Form by the deadlinest. Third, have someone from your team attend the October 3 mandatory pre-team meeting. Lastly, have a blast with your team cooking a minimum of five gallons of chili at the park on October 5 and handing out your chili sample to tasters attending the event.
This event is an ICS chili sanctioned contest, the competition and judging follow the ICS sanctioned rules. Official judges will blind taste and score all the chili entries in a private location to determine the first, second and third place winners. The public will vote for their favorite chili to determine the coveted People’s Choice trophy winner. Cash prizes and a trophy will be given to first, second and third place winners. 1st place will receive $400, 2nd place receives $200, and 3rd place receives $100. Trophy awards will also be given to the top three Best Decorated Booths, the Most Spirited Team, Most Unique Theme, and the team that Travelled the Farthest.
Volunteers are needed the day of the event to help everything run smoothly and give other volunteers a break to enjoy the event. Please contact us for more information. Volunteering is a great way to meet others and be a part of the community.
The event is hosted by the Star Chamber of Commerce with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Star Food Bank.