James River Runners Chili Cook-off

Thanks so much to all the cookers for their hard work during the 2009 event. The 2010 Chili Cookoff promises to be HUGE so make sure you get your entry forms in early as there are limits as to how many cooks may participate!

Please, NO pets allowed
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Each spring on the first Saturday in May, James River Runners hosts at their base camp at Hatton Ferry "The Great James River Chili Cook-Off"! (directions to JRR) The event is sponsored by James River Runners, LLC, radio station 3WV, and Budweiser (JW Sieg Distributors) for the benefit of the Scottsville Volunteer Rescue Squad. The Southern Albemarle event is the largest fund raiser for the squad each year. This yearly event will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 and and will be the unbelievable 30th anniversary of this hugely popular fund raiser!! We are pleased to announce that over the years the cook-off has now raised over $230,000 for the squad! Previous funds from this charitable occasion have been used to purchase state of the art river rescue equipment and education for Swift Water Rescue training for the SVRS.

Here's the scoop:
There are 25 entry spots available. First place prize is $200, second place prize $100, third place prize by Budweiser, and a best "set up" prize by Budweiser plus $100. Free beverages and t-shirts for each contestant! Please join us for these and other activities including a live performance by that deadly duo ... Steve and Timi Ryalls band! Set up for cookers (one cook and one helper ONLY) is from 6AM to 9AM with judging promptly at 1PM (those who wish to set up Friday afternoon are welcome). The general public will be admitted starting at 11AM ($15 each, 6 - 12 years old $5 each, under 6 free).

Listen to 3WV at 97.5 FM on your radio dial for details as we get closer to the cook-off date!!

A: Chili will be judged on the following:

1.Chili must have a unique name ----- 1 to 10 points awarded.
2. Meat or vegetables, beans, spices,texture, and overall quality ----- 1 to 10 points awarded for each category.
3. A separate category for best set up will have its own prize. Judges will be looking for a sign with the name of the chili clearly visible, a theme that runs throughout and is brought forward in the chili, is the presentation fun and eye catching and are the servers organized and able to "sell" their chili as the best?

B: Rules:

1. Teams to consist of no more than 1 cook and 1 helper. Teams are not allowed to have anyone under their tent area other than themselves prior to 11a.m. If you bring family and friends they may not enter the event until 11:00am. They will need to pay to enter the event at 11:00 am and receive a bracelet to wear. They may not assist in the prep or cooking of the chili. This makes it fair for each team and easier for the judges to make a fair decision.

2. Some type of tarp, tent or other covering is necessary to be over your cooking setup.

3. Each team must provide it's own work table and serving table. The squad will provide a table to be used as a sanitation station only.
4. 3 gallons of chili a minimum - although much more appreciated(remember there will be a large hungry crowd).
5. Chili must be prepared on site.
6. Pre-soaked beans OK.
7. Pre-mixed sauce OK --- (not pre-cooked).
8. Set-up limited to 12' by 12' area.
9. Space limited to first 25 entries.
10. Entry deadline Thursday, April 30, 2010.
11. Entry fee of $20 per team payable to Scottsville Rescue Squad.
12. Teams to furnish:
----- a. Non-electrical cooking apparatus (ie. coleman stove, charcoal grill, firewood, pots and utensils)
----- b. Table(s), chairs, etc. for preparation
----- c. Banners, signs, appropriate and unique setups

13. All teams must have proof of age to receive beer from the beer truck. After showing proof of age your team will receive a special stamp/bracelet to show in beer area.

Official Entry Form 2010 James River Runners Chili Cookoff

Please return only this portion with check for $20 made out to
Scottsville Volunteer Rescue Squad

_________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME OF TEAM OR SPONSOR

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Names of COOK AND HELPER (2 PEOPLE PER TEAM ONLY)

Phone numbers (HOME) _________________________ (WORK) ____________________________

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Mailing address and e-mail address

PLEASE MAIL WITH CHECK TO:
JAMES RIVER RUNNERS
10092 HATTON FERRY ROAD
SCOTTSVILLE, VIRGINIA 24590

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