Friday, January 31st, 2025 – 6:00 to 8:00
Carroll Green Civic Center, 602 McAllister Street, Quitman
Download Chili Cook-off Entry Form
Download Civic Center Layout to choose your preferred booth location
Download Chili Flyer
Schedule
| 10:00 AM | Civic Center opens for booth setup |
| 5:00 PM | Setup complete with a minimum of 2 gallons of warmed chili |
| 5:05 PM | One team member meets with for judging instructions |
| 5:15 PM | Chili and booth judging commences |
| 6:00 PM | Doors open to the public |
Awards
Judges’ Choice*
Three sequestered judges taste and judge the chili. Samples will be presented in random order, identified by a letter, without disclosing the contestant. Points, 0-10 (highest), will be given for Aroma, Color, Consistency, Taste, and Aftertaste. As a rule, “Fine chili should look good, smell good and taste good!”
Peoples’ Choice*
Attendees select the winners by tipping. All tips will be used by the Pilot Club to sponsor the Special Olympics track meet and other local community projects.
Showmanship*
Judges (not the chili judges) select these awards based on points, 0-10 (highest) will be given for Original Theme, Costumes, Booth Décor (promotes theme) and Showmanship (energy and personality at the booth).
Grand Marshal
The Pilot Club chosen Grand Marshal, honoring the person who has supported the Pilot Club and the Quitman community, will select the awardee. The award is a plaque to be presented to the winner by the Grand Marshal.
Setup & House Keeping Rules
- All Entrants are limited to an 8′ x 8′ setup area. A table and 2 chairs are provided.
- Bring all needed utensils, serving ladles, extension cords, oven mitts, towels.
- All individual tasting cups,serving bowls, cutlery, napkins are provided by the Pilot Club.
- Don’t affix anything to the walls or cause damage. (See Civic Center layout and rules)
- Hey, hey, hey. NO HAY, please!
- Leave your area clean at the end of the event.