1st Annual Chili & Gumbo Cook-off & Gospel Singing

11/13/2023

We would love to know if you are planning to attend the cook-off THIS Saturday. If so, are you coming to compete or just to EAT?

11/11/2023

One week from today! I can't wait! My mouth is watering already thinking about tasting all that chili and gumbo!!

You really need to pre-register if you are going to enter the cooking contest. It is all indoor and space is limited!

To pre-register and gain a guaranteed space inside to cook, send an email to [email protected]. Fees can be paid the day of the event!

11/10/2023

We are looking for a few vendors to set up their product at our Cook-off. $25 set up fee. If interested, please message here or send an email to [email protected].

11/07/2023

In order to Register/Pre-Register to cook in this event, please message us with your email address and we will send you the Registration Forms. Hopefully, next year we will have all of this available to complete online. Thanks
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11/06/2023

Don't forget to pre-register, if possible, to compete in the Chili and/or Gumbo Cook-off!!

10/31/2023

The Suwanee Chili Cook-Off & Music Festival will take place on 11/11/23. The event is a family friendly community festival that is a fundraiser for Project Green, local children’s foundation that sponsors kids to summer camps and school excursions. The Festival features a People’s Choice Chili Cook-off plus judged chili competition for top 3 Traditional Red and Homestyle Chilis with cash prizes and trophies. The Suwanee Chili Cook-off is an official ICS certified Cook-off.
In addition to the Chili Tasting, the festival will host local and regional vendors, an artist market, a Family Fun Zone with activities for children of all ages, Food Trucks for the non-chili enthusiasts and LIVE music from local & regional bands. The Suwanee Chili Cook-off is FREE to attend for all. Participation in the People's Choice Chili Tasting will require a sampling armband which will be available at the event the day of the event and in advance online.
You don't have to be a professional Chef to compete! Hope you join us!!!

10/30/2023

IMPORTANT OVERVIEW OF RULES OF
1st Annual Chili & Gumbo Cook-off

 The first-place winner in the 2 chili categories will receive Qualification and paid entry fee into the World Open Chili Challenge (amateur division) at the WCCC in 2024.

 All chili and gumbo MUST be cooked on site during the allotted time to be eligible to compete.

 Youth can only enter in the Traditional Red and Homestyle Chili categories and will be judged separately.

 All contestants MUST cook a minimum of 2 GALLONS of chili or gumbo. This is 2 gallons PER COOK in cases where a team is cooking together.

 No ingredient may be pre-cooked in any way prior to the event. Vegetables may be PRE-CUT BUT NOT PRE-COOKED. Canned or bottled tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper sauce, broth, beans, the grinding and/or mixing of spices may be prepared prior to the event. PREP ONLY can begin after registering and set-up and continue until cooking time.

 Teams can sell associated items (i.e., seasoning mixes, hats, t-shirts, etc.) at their booth.

 NO ADVERTISING OF OR ANY ALCOHOL-RELATED VISUALS ARE ALLOWED!

 This is an INDOOR event. Canopies/tents are welcome.

 You must supply your own tables, utensils, stove, fuel, etc. Electricity is available. (Bring your own heavy duty extension cords.)

 Judging bowls, bowls and spoons, condiments (cheese, crackers, cornbread, onions, mayo, mustard, ketchup, etc.) for the public tasting will be provided by the event.

 Chili and Gumbo will be judged on Aroma, Flavor, Appearance, Texture of the meat(s), Blend of spices, and consistency.

 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON SITE DURING THIS EVENT!

 All proceeds will go to the Live Oak Baptist Church Building Fund.

10/28/2023

EDIT TO RE-WORD:
The first-place winner in the 2 chili categories will receive Qualification and paid entry fee into the World Open Chili Challenge (amateur division) at the WCCC in 2024.

The 1st place winner of each CHILI category will receive their entrance into the Worldwide Chili Cook-off next year PAID IN FULL by the International Chili Society. They will be able to compete for free!

10/28/2023