Pioneertown Chili Throwdown

09/11/2022

Thank you all for participating in a delicious and super fun community event! Special thanks to Gay for the amazing venue, and Ben L along with Kenny for the epic setup effort. And to Michelle for expertly handling the door. And to all of the judges and their immense patience.

Here’s a great recap From Julie C…. (Slightly paraphrased)

“That was delicious and FUN!
Many thanks most of all to each of the chili makers for sharing your recipes and long hot hours simmering all those chilis!

The winners:
Hillbilly Chili won by Jenny with her green New Mexican style “Frito Pie”chili flavored WITH THE FRITOS without being crunchy! Somehow she infused that flavor into the chili - SO GOOD!

Best Californian (Veggie) Won by Lara and Brent, otherwise known as local band Daytime Moon! Not only great musicians but great chili makers!

Their’s was the SPICIEST as well, good strategy because they were number 1
and my mouth was numb when I tasted the others.

The Pioneer award went to Paula who made a very meaty chili made with the most tender chucks of chuck roast. They must have simmered that pot for HOURS!
Nice touch, you could have it with or without beans - I went with.

And peoples choice: Vanessa’s Chili! BIRRIA STYLE!! It was the BOMB. Goat & beef
Alllll the flavor
Alllll the right toppings and soft corn tortilla on the side
😋😋😋
What a day of fun and food and community!!
YUMS ALL AROUND”

See you all next year!

09/04/2022

Get your chili simmering- the trophies are almost ready! Special thanks to Paul Hadley for the incredible assist!

09/03/2022

Only 2 days ‘till the return of the Pioneertown Chili Throwdown!

We have 16 chilis competing, not too later to enter! https://forms.gle/17NRmVFiuE5kFDNA6

We are still looking for judges, here’s the link to sign up… https://forms.gle/FnABbqU1BKhyCEbx7

08/20/2022

Let's go chili cooks! Here's the entry form:
https://forms.gle/kReW86aeSkTtUrTu6

08/15/2022

Get yer chilis cookin'! Here's a link to enter the Chili Throwdown, best of luck to you!

Hello there, glad you decided to try and claim the title of meanest chili in Pioneertown. Good luck to you! Here's a look at the judging information.

08/15/2022

After 2 long years, it's finally happening!

This year has CASH prizes, a NEW DATE, and a NEW venue at the Desert Willow Ranch!!

See below for details on attending and/or entering – Friends let me tell you, there’s going to be so much great chili and fun!

Venue: Gay Smith's Desert Willow Ranch at the east end of Pioneeertown


ATTENDEES
- BYOB **** Bring your own bowl and spoon ****

$10 cash only at the door (participants in the Cook-off get in free!!)
- Chili Serving Starts at 3:300!
- Look for designated parking (please don’t park at P&H’s)

SCHEDULE
2:30 – 3:15 pm –Throwdown contestants arrival & set up
3:30 – 5:30 – Chili Throwdown is open!

5:00 – Last call for People’s Choice voting for Chili Throwdown
5:30 – 6:00 – Award Ceremony


CHILI THROWDOWN
That’s a Chili-Cookoff if you don’t already know, time to get simmering! All types of chili are welcome!

CONTESTANTS
You MUST pre-register! Complete this short online form (here’s the link)

Contact Spencer: 310-739-9912 (cell), message us https://www.facebook.com/chilithrowdown/ or [email protected] by 5pm September 26, 2022 when registration closes – no walk ins.

$20 registration fee due at check-in on the day of. Contestants receive two free wrist bands (give em to friends)!

CASH PRIZES
For the Throwdown will be awarded to the top three chilies from each category and the People’s Choice!

We’ll start with 2 Chili categories: Meat and Veggie. If we have enough entries, we’ll expand to:
1. Pioneer - Chili with meat and beans
2. California - Vegetarian
3. Hillbilly chili - Non-Traditional
4. Texas - Chili with meat and gravy ONLY

VOLUNTEER
Help is needed for set up, door, judging, runners, trash pick up, tear down, merch, etc. Contact us through the FB page

JUDGES
Would you like to judge this year's Throwdown? Sign up with this form: https://forms.gle/nAy7DRvcem6M2wxu7

CONTACT
Comments, questions and suggestions are welcome!! Write to us through the FB page or e-mail!! [email protected]

See you there!!
Laurie, Jenny, Ben, and Spencer
And of course, the Friends of Pioneertown

Pi-Town Chili Throwdown!!

07/02/2018

Hiya Pioneertown Chili Throwdown friends! We're setting up and getting ready for the event on Wednesday! And we wanted to remind everyone that Blackbird Ranch is a private (not commercial) property, so it's BYOB! Bring a cooler!

Also, for those of you unfamiliar with Blackbird Ranch, here are detailed driving directions! From Pioneertown Rd, drive past Pappy & Harriet's, around the corner and down through the wash. As you come up out of the wash on Pioneertown Rd., you'll see a sign on the left before the curve. Make a left there at Keys Ranch Rd into the preserve (there is also a Blackbird Ranch sign), stay to the left onto Sage and follow it to the dead end. You will turn right into the gate and will see parking signs. Park all vehicles in the parking lot, and then follow the dirt road over to the big barn!🤠❤️🥣

06/26/2018

Hi chili fans. I just wanted to show you where the event will be happening this year. Since the address and directions were posted there has been a ton of traffic on my road as well as onto my property. I'm going to ask that you please respect my privacy and do not come to the ranch unannounced before the day of the event. I am happy to open my home to y'all for the chili cookoff but I value my space and the No Trespassing signs are there for a reason. Thank you. See you on the 4th.