Chili Cook-Off
18th Annual Chili Cook-Off
OPSU is thrilled to announce the 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off! Mark your calendars for November 16th, starting at 10 a.m., for a fun afternoon filled with good chili and Aggie Football. Ready to show off your chili-making skills? Sign up now to participate in the cook-off! Explore our guidelines and access the sign-up sheet below.
Contestant Guidelines:
- Contest will be Saturday, November 16th, 2024, prior the Panhandle State football game (12 p.m. kickoff).
- There is no entry fee.
- Extended deadline is Tuesday, November 5 at 4:30PM.
- Contestants must provide three gallons of chili for judging and taste testing.
- Four chili judges will choose the top three entries for “Best Chili” and “Best Presentation.” In addition, the public will vote for one “People’s Choice” award.
- Contestants must provide their own heating elements. NO electricity will be available.
- Recipes are not required, but they would be a nice addition to the presentation area.
- Contestants will be assigned a place in the Tailgate spot, and each team will have only about 10′ frontage.
- You may begin setting up at your designated Tailgate spot as early as 9 a.m.
- One rectangular 8′ table will be available for each team.
- Panhandle State will provide sample cups/bowls and utensils.
- For safety reasons, you may be asked to sample your own chili prior to judging and serving to the public.
- Winners will be announced at halftime of the game and presented with awards. Please plan to stay so we can honor your team!
- No one should start serving until after team meeting has happened and tasting kits are handed out. Serving early could lead to disqualifications.
- Kits will be handed out 15 minutes before the start of serving time.
- Team meeting at 9:45 am.
- OPSU Athletics will provide a tent for each contestant on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Extended deadline to enter is November 5 at 4:30 p.m.