Tracy City Street Rodders
and the
Monteagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce
Present the 3rd Annual
Fire on the Mountain
"Chili Cook-off & Car Show"
also featuring Local Arts and Crafts
September 26, 2015
Also featuring local arts and crafts
Hannah Pickett Park - Cars to be parked in the paved area, chili contestants in the park.
Admission is a $5.00 Donation per car load. Car & Bike Show entry fee is $10.00 per vehicle
Cooking Teams:
Max. size of booth 11' wide x 11' deep. Set up location will be assigned under the pavillion. No more than five people per team. Teams must furnish their own ingredients, equipment and fuel.
Ingredients:
Use your own favorite recipe, with or without meat, with or without beans. Meat may be beef, pork, lamb, chicken or turkey (no wild meats). Veggie (meatless) chili is okay. Beans are encouraged, but not mandatory. Pre-cooked beans are okay. Ingredients may be cut, shredded or ground to any size. No rice or macaroni. No MSG. If peanuts or peanut oil is used, a warning sign must be displayed.
Quantity:
A single batch of chili totaling at least 5 gallons (256 ounces) is required. 8 oz. will be drawn for Judges tasting. The remainder will be used for People's Choice tasting
Schedule:
Judging Criteria:
Total of all Judges' points from two criteria determines winners. Each judge will choose a single team to which he awards both of his 5-point "best" ratings. Ties will be resolved by drawing numbers from a hat.
1. Chili spice: extremely bland or spicy, a bit too bland or spicy, okay, better and best (1 to 5 points).
2. Overall culinary result: very poor, poor, average, delicious and best (1 to 5 points).
Each judge must choose a single team to which he awards both of his 5-point "best" ratings. Ties will be resolved by drawing numbers from a hat.
Cash Prizes:
Would you like to register?
Here is a downloadable form.
Print, fill out, and mail or deliver to the Chamber office.