13th ANNUAL CHILI INFERNO COOK-OFF
The name says it all! Local and surrounding restaurants, cooking schools, personal chefs and citizens share their cooking skills and favorite recipes. Local celebrity judges sample each of the categories which include traditional red, green, vegetarian, and inferno chilis, as well as salsas. Bring the family to the Boulder Creek Hometown Fair this Labor Day weekend and enjoy some of the best–and hottest!–chili in Colorado at the 13th Annual Chili Inferno Cook-Off!
Monday, Sept. 6 (Labor Day) from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Winners will be announced at the Bandshell Main Stage at 7:00 p.m.
Location: 13th Street in downtown Boulder. Ticket booth will be located at the corner of 13th Street and Canyon.
History
The Chili Inferno Cook-Off first began in 1983 as the Chili Ole, a participant of the ICS (International Chili Society). At that time, the Chili Ole was held at the Harvest House, now known as the Millennium Hotel, located on 28th Street. It remained at that location until 1998, when it moved to Canyon Boulevard and became a favorite event of the Hometown Fair, produced by Boulder Creek Events. Boulder Creek Events has kept the cook-off going, changing the name to the Chili Inferno Cook-Off in 1999.
2009 Chili Inferno Celebrity Judges:
- Kirk Montgomery, 9NEWS Entertainment Reporter
- Larry Donner, Boulder Fire Chief
- Dave Lowery, Boulder Fire Marshal
- Kathy McConnell-Miller, CU Women’s Head Basketball Coach
- Dan Mitchell, 99.5 The Mountain DJ
- Lacy Boggs, Yellow Scene Magazine Restaurant Reviewer
- Erica Boniface, Metromix.com Producer
Participating in the Cook-Off
There are two divisions in the Chili Inferno Cook-Off:
- Professional (Restaurants, Cooking Schools, Chefs/Caterers): $150.00
- Citizens: FREE!
Participants may enter as many categories as they wish. Within each division, the categories include:
- Traditional Red Chili
- Green Chili or White Chili
- Vegetarian Chili
- Inferno Chili (Hottest!)
- Salsa
Fees include:
- Tent space (10’ x 10’ area and canopy), tables, chairs, and electricity. Spoons, cups, napkins, and tortilla chips will also be provided.
Quantity of chili/salsa to prepare:
For judging, participants must provide enough chili and/or salsa for a 32 oz. bowl for each category entered. Cooks will also need to provide enough chili/salsa to provide samples for the general public for the duration of the event (5-7 gallons).
Advertising & Publicity:
In addition to the advertising done by Boulder Creek Events for the Hometown Fair, restaurants, cooking schools, personal chefs and citizens are encouraged to promote themselves independently of the event.
Awards:
- First, second, and third place ribbons will be awarded to each category in each division.
- People’s Choice Awards!
- A grand prize trophy will be awarded to the first place winner in each division.
- There will be an award for Best Decorations/Team Spirit.
- Prize winners will also be mentioned by the Daily Camera in the event coverage.
- GRAND PRIZE AWARD for the Citizens Division = $200!
Deadline:
The deadline to enter the Chili Inferno Cook-off is Monday, August 30, 2010.
If you are interested in being a participant in the Chili Inferno Cook-Off, please fill out the application and submit to BCE Productions by no later than 8/30/10.
