Red Hot Red Cross Chili Fest!

Who Doesn’t LOVE Chili?

And Who Doesn’t LOVE What the Red Cross Does in our Local Community?
Help a veteran & have some fun doing it!

This is a sell-out event every year – come and join us!

You can either ENTER YOUR CHILI and compete for the coveted Red Cross Chili Bowl or just come and do what you do best – EAT & JUDGE chili! (Competitors, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.)

Entry fee for Chili Makers: $10

General Admission: $10 or a ‘Warmer Winters’ donation**

Admission includes:

• Free chili, cornbread, and popcorn
• Games and prizes
• Cash Bar – Beer & Wine & soft drinks

**gift-wrapped NEW item in original packaging (gloves, scarf, hat or socks). Please label the item(s) with the size (L, XL, 2XL & 3XL preferred)

Competition Rules

1. Competition is open to the public, One entry per contestant
2. Entry fee for competitors will be $10.  100% of your fee will go to the Red Cross.
3. No age limit to compete, must be 21 years of age to consume alcohol at the event.
4. Judging will be done by people’s choice, each guest during the event will be given a voting sheet.  Yes, competitiors are allowed to vote – and it is highly suggested you DO vote for yourself and invite friends & family to attend & do the same!
   There are two categories:
   -Best Overall Chili
   -Best Presentation (chili/table/competitor)
5. Participants must provide a minimum of 6-8 quarts (a large crockpot) full of chili & a serving ladle. If you have it, it’s helpful to us if you can bring an extension cord for your crockpot.
6. Cape Cod Beer will provide tables, ice, tasting cups, napkins, and spoons
7. We will have cornbread and popcorn for the event
8. All ingredients MUST be edible.  Ingredients can be canned or fresh.  All chili must be homemade, no store or restaurant bought chili allowed. Competitors must provide a way to keep their chili hot.
9. All entries MUST have an ingredients list displayed at all times.  Please bring a sheet of paper with your ingredients listed.  This is for allergen safety issues.  THIS IS IMPORTANT. We want everyone to be safe!
10. Competitors are required to arrive at Cape Cod Beer (1336 Phinney’s Lane Hyannis) at 6 P.M. on the day of the competition.  Clean up will begin after the judging of the chili and awarding of prizes.
11. All results for the competition will be announced at the end of the party
12. ….and most importantly have fun!!!!

COMPETITOR REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED AS WE HAVE REACHED THE MAX NUMBER OF COMPETITORS. PLEASE COME, EAT, JUDGE & HAVE FUN!