Downtown Hoedown and Chuck Wagon Chili Challenge

FM Light and Sons & MainStreet Steamboat Springs present:

6th Annual Downtown Hoedown and

Chuckwagon Chili Challenge

Sunday, September 4, 2011

11 am to 3 pm

Howdy, 2011 Chili Challenge Pardner,

It’s time for the 6th Annual Downtown Hoedown and  Chuck Wagon Chili Challenge on Sunday, September 4^th in Steamboat Springs at 8th and Oak Streets. This is your invitation to enter your favorite recipe (or recipes) in this year’s chili competition. We have also a salsa and a cornbread category to round out the competition again this year.

DETAILS:

• Live music
• Beer and sodas
• Vendors
• Children’s Activities
• And more

Take time now to fill out your registration form (below)  and join the fun. Cash prizes will be awarded in each category and festival attendees will be able to vote for the People’s Choice Award for the best chili over all.

Attached below are the entry and registration forms to be a chili/salsa/cornbread challenger, or to be a food/retail vendor at the event.  We look forward to your participation!

For more information or to enter please contact us at: info@mainstreetsteamboatsprings.com or 970-846-1800

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FM Light and Sons

&

MainStreet Steamboat Springs

Present the 6^th Annual

Downtown Hoedown & Chuck Wagon Chili Challenge

Sunday, September 4, 2011,   11- 3pm

8th and Oak Streets in Downtown Steamboat Springs

Chili Challenge Registration Form–please return with payment by Friday August 26th

Mailing Address:______________________________________________________________________________

Best phone #:  ________________________ email:  _____________________________________________

Name of  chili or salsa entry(ies): 1)______________________________________________________________

2)______________________________________________3)__________________________________________

Categories – check one for each entry.  (There must be a minimum of 3 contestants per category.)

Chili:  Red____/ Green ____/ Firehouse____/ Other____/       Salsa/Sauce____/       Cornbread ____

(Vegetarian, white, etc.)

Important Information: You must return registration and entry fee of $10 for each entry to:

Mainstreet Steamboat

Chuck Wagon Chili Challenge

PO Box 774611

Steamboat Springs, CO. 80477

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• Chili entrants should provide a minimum of 3 gallons, already hot (at least 140ºF); plus, something to maintain temp throughout the competition.  NOTE: there is no electricity so no crock-pots.
• Salsa entrants should provide a minimum of 1.5 gallons; plus something to dip (i.e. chips, tortilla bites, bread, other).
• Cornbread entrants should provide enough to serve at least 300 people a bite-sized taste (approx six – 9’ x 14’ pans).

YOU MUST PROVIDE your own gas or charcoal stove, pot, ladle, table, chairs, tent, condiments, etc

WE WILL PROVIDE taster cups, spoons, and napkins for the judges and the public.

• You may start setting up at 9 am.  The judging will commence precisely at 11am.  Prizes for “Best” and “Runner-up” in each category, plus an overall “People’s Choice Chili” Prize will be awarded at 3pm.

Questions? Contact Tracy Barnett at 970.846.1800  or  Barb Vargas at 970.846.3352