Chili Experts Sought For Local Contest
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Farmers Market is on the lookout for the best chili chef in the county.
Local chili chefs can test their skills during the fourth annual chili cookoff, set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. Participants must arrive by 10:30 a.m. to set up their areas. Judging will be at noon and the penny-a-vote people’s choice winner will be announced at 1 p.m.
The people’s choice winner will receive a special prize and all proceeds from the people’s choice voting will go to that person’s charity of choice.
Pre-registration is required. Those interested can visit the farmers market Facebook page or pick up a form at the Latte Lounge, 108 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Pre-registration is required. Applicants may return their completed forms to [email protected] or text to (574) 376-0233 with the applicant’s name, address, phone number and type of chili.
Rules for the cookoff are as follows:
- Chili must be made from scratch; no pre-made chili.
- Participants may use pre-made beans, mixes and chili powders.
- The chili may be made the night before but must be kept hot during the contest using camp stoves, crock pots or propane burners.
- Local produce from the farmers market is encouraged.
- Chili chefs need to provide three one-cup samples for judges and samples for people’s choice voters. Participants need to make 3 to 5 gallons, provide a soup ladle and bring an extension cord if needed.
- One table per contestant, plus small tasting spoons and cups for voters will be provided.
- Due to food allergy risks, participants will need to provide a card with all ingredients listed.
For more information, call Paula at (574) 376-0233 or Cindy, (574) 527-1597.