Over 100 KHS students participate. The event is held at the Leon Gibson Memorial Ag. Farm. ENTRIES OPEN OCTOBER 1st. See advisors for entry form

ENTRY FEE $25.00 per person.

KILGORE FFA CHILI COOK-OFF

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS TO READ THE RULES

COOKING STARTS AT 4:30 PM

DISQUALIFICATION WARNING

Only team members may prepare CHILI, TOUCH INGREDIENTS, OR EQUIPMENT.

FULL TEAM DISQUALIFICATION WILL RESULT IN RULE VIOLATION.

Upon entering this contest you certify that you have read and understand all rules and regulations

of the Kilgore FFA Chili Cook-Off and understand the disqualification penalties involved.

Date: TBA (JUDGING IS AT 8:00PM)

Loc: Ag.Farm

Cooking Begins: 4:00PM (You may set up equipment on Monday if you like.)

DO NOT BRING PRE-COOKED INGREDIENTS. *ALL COOKING and ingredient preparation MUST BE

PERFORMED ON THE CONTEST SITE. *YOU MAY PRE-CHOP ONIONS ONLY OFF SITE.

All COOKING LOCATIONS ARE PRE-ASSIGNED. Sites will be selected and assigned

only as paid team entry is received. Sites cannot be reserved from previous years.

TEAMS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

No Pets, Livestock or animals allowed at anytime.

REVIEW ALL Rules (RULES WILL BE FOLLOWED)

1.) Minimum amount to be made is 2-gallons. (Make extra if you plan on eating some)

2.) Only raw uncooked ingredients may be used. All cooking, browning, etc. must be performed at the contest site.

Ingredients must be chopped or diced ( No whole ingredients, e.g. Onions, tomato, etc.)

3.) Only entry fee paying team members may participate on team. This includes but is not limited to handling,

cooking, and setting up We will allow an adult to setup cooker only prior to start time only. Adults may not

handle/touch equipment other than cooker (initial set up), ingredients, or cookware. Immediate disqualification

will result. If you have an issue that needs adult attention please see an advisor.

4.) If a team is disqualified or does not participate entry fees will not be refunded. Members will not be eligible for

prizes or drawings. Once a team is entered entry fee will not be refunded due to event preparation expenses.

5.) All judge’s decisions are final. All team members must wear team T-shirt during event.

6.) Ingredients may not be pre-mixed, pre-cooked, or pre-treated before contest starts.

7.) Any questions or concerns must be addressed at least 1 day before the cook-off. It is the responsibility of the

team members to obtain a clarification of rules or approval of any questionable ingredients or procedures in

writing prior to the cook-off day.

8.) Team will supply a typed recipe of chili prepared upon check in. This is a requirement for participation in

event.

9.) Proper sanitation of cooking utensils and equipment is required.

The following must be provided by participants:

A.) Cooler with ice for meat and other refrigerated ingredients.

B.) Water bleach mixture (1 cup bleach/gal. of water) for sanitation of cooking utensils.

10.) Personal hygiene guidelines must be followed for cooking and/or handling food or food products.

11.) When handling food or food products members must wear latex or similar gloves.

12.) Only fresh, wholesome ingredients will be allowed in chili.

13.) Meat for chili will be limited to beef, venison, turkey, pork, goat or chicken.

14.) No alcohol (beer, wine or other) may be used at anytime.

15.) All gas cookers must be tested by the team members prior to the event for leaks and inspected for

any other safety issues. Unsafe cookers will not be allowed and entry fees will not be refunded.

16.) All submissions for judging will be presented to judges in a Styrofoam cup/bowl & plate provided by the

cook-off contest.

17.) It is the responsibility of all team members to make sure that their parent(s), guardian(s) and friends

understand the rules and don’t get them disqualified.

REVIEW ALL RULES – ADULTS/NON-TEAM MEMBERS MAY NOT

TOUCH FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AFTER

OFFICIAL START TIME (4:00pm).

ALL TEAM MEMBERS MUST WEAR TEAM SHIRTS AT ALL TIMES.

Awards

Best in Show (Most appetizing appearance)

Showmanship (Booth & Costume)

Grand Champion Overall (Taste)

People Choice Award - public will be able to purchase tickets at the chili cook off

DISQUALIFIED TEAMS WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN DRAWINGS.

RECOMMENDED CHECK LIST

[] INGREDIENTS

[] WRITTEN RECIPE FOR JUDGES (TYPED)

[] COOKING VESSELS

[] COOLER WITH ICE

[] COOKER (PLENTY OF FUEL)

[] EXTENSION CORD IF REQUIRED

[] TABLE TO PREPARE FOOD ON

[] KNIVES

[]SPOONS

[] SALT/PEPPER/SPICES

[] CONTAINER FOR BLEACH WATER

[] BLEACH

[] PAPER TOWELS

[] LATEX GLOVES FOR HANDLING FOOD

[] SOAP TO WASH HANDS/UTINSELS

[] LIGHTER FOR COOKER (IF REQUIRED)

[] TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT SEVERAL

DAYS PRIOR TO CONTEST.

[] Chairs for your booth.