Rules and Info: Chili Cook-Off and Team Spirit
Written by: Sherry McClure
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Location: Crosstown Brewery, 1264 Concourse Ave
Load-in Time: 10:00 AM
Benefiting: Merge Memphis Operating Fund
Registration
Deadline: October 1, 2024 (email form)
Registration Fee Due: October 1, 2024 (use QR code)
No Team Fee if you are a sponsor!
Team Request: Merge would love to have each team raise at least $1,000.00 for our nonprofit! Bring the funds to the Chili Cook Off. Ideas: Facebook fundraisers are easy!
Competitions
- Chili – Red (prepare on site): 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, People’s Choice
- Team Spirit Award: Best decorated booth! Originality, chili incorporated theme, clean and organized cooking area
Teams To Bring, Tips, and Ideas
- You may bring your own water/Cokes etc. in a cooler.
- Start cooking when you get set up but after your inspection.
- 2-6ft tables (only one table if that’s all you need).
- No cooking water available.
- No electricity, no generators; bring your own cooking source (camping stove, propane cooker, etc.). No firewood flame.
- All cooking done at Chili Cook Off, inspection before cooking starts. You may prep ingredients at home.
- If you need “Extras” for your chili, don’t forget them. They will be put “on the side” during judging (e.g., cheese, sour cream, jalapeños).
- Any utensils you might need.
- Must wear gloves while cooking.
- Enough ingredients for 2 gallons of chili.
- Your team will have an ambassador that will stay close to your team site for any of your needs.
- You will receive your “turn in” cup at your captain meeting. DO NOT write on your cup!
- Emcee will announce chili to be turned in to judging area at 2:30 PM. DO NOT write on your cup!
- There will be a Cake Walk with some yummy cakes, pies, and cookies. $5.00 a walk.
- Invite friends to come and taste test for People’s Choice between 12:30 PM. Also invite them to the Cake Walks!
- Public Tasting: $20.00 / Cake Walk: $5.00 each walk.
Judging
Chili Judging:
- Scoring categories: Color, Taste, Aroma, Texture, Aftertaste
- Judges will pick 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
- Winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) announced
- There will be cash and trophy prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Chili
- Trophy for Team Spirit! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Team Spirit Judging: 3:00 PM
Load/Clean Up
Time: 5:00 PM
We will provide:
- Trash cans between teams / trash bags
- Spoons/cups for taste testing
- Everything needed for judges
Come join us for a fantastic day of chili cooking, team spirit, and community support. We look forward to seeing you there and making this event a grand success!
2024 Merge Memphis Chili Cook Off Team Registration
2024 Merge Memphis Chili Cook Off Team Registration Written by: Sherry McClure Event Details Location: Crosstown Brewery, 1264 Concourse Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 Date: October 26, 2024 Team Limit: 4 people per team Team Fee: $125.00 Load-in Time: 10:00 AM Start Cooking:...