Thank you for your interest in competing in the 3rd Annual FTA For The Animals Chili
Cook-off on Saturday October 25 at the One Love Cafe in Gainesville FL.   More information about the event is at fixthemall.org/chili2025. ​​

 

IN A NUTSHELL

 

We'll provide you with space for a 10' x 10' booth, serving cups and spoons and all materials needed to submit chili for judging.  You bring your tent, equipment, at least 1 gallon (2 would be better) of your best chili (or what you need to cook it on-site) and any sides you need.

 

This will be a CASI sanctioned event with CASI and Open tracks.  The CASI track will be only grind.  The Open Track welcomes all types of chili, including vegan and vegetarian.

HOW TO REGISTER:

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On-site registration begins at 8:00 am.  

To pre-register, fill out and submit the online registration form by clicking here, or email letsfixthemall@gmail.com and we'll collect your information. 

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The registration fee is $20.  You can:

* mail a check made out to “Fix Them All” to Fix Them All, 7257 NW 4th Blvd #20, Gainesville, FL 32607

* Venmo to Jo Ellen Sullenbarger @FixThemAll-JES 8205

* CashApp to letsfixthemall@gmail.com

* PayPal, credit card or debit card, use this QR code:

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In all cases, make a note that the amount is for "chili registration".  Once we match your payment with your registration, we'll get back to you with information and instructions.

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JUDGING AND AWARDS:

People’s Choice award for Best Chili will be based on ballots filled out by people who have purchased wristbands to participate.  Both CASI and Open track chilis are eligible for People's Choice.

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Judged awards will be based on blind taste testing.  All chilis will be evaluated on a 1-10 scale in the categories:  Aroma, Color, Consistency, Taste and Aftertaste. 

 

CASI track judged awards will be made for 10th through 1st place chilis.

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Open track judged awards will be made for 3rd, 2nd and 1st place chilis.  Open track awards are: 

First place $200 & trophy

Second place $100 & certificate

Third place $50 & certificate

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WHAT TO BRING:

 

Cooks must provide their own tents and equipment for cooking.  If you bring your chili pre-made, you should bring a crock-pot or some other way of keeping it hot.   You will likely need to bring, at a minimum, the following extra gear:

• Table

• Dipping or serving spoon

• Knife

• Measuring spoons and cups

• Can opener

• Pot holders

• Tablecloth

• Paper towels

• Ladles, large and small

• Ice chest and ice

• Long-handled spoon

• Cutting board

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If you need something you don’t have, ask us.  We have a limited amount of extra equipment to loan.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

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Chili must be heated to at least 140 degrees throughout.  Bring a food thermometer.

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

 

The cookoff will open to chefs at 8:00 am.  Chefs should go to the registration table to get their 10’ x 10’ assigned spot to set up their booths and cooking gear. There will be a "cooks’ meeting" at 10:00 when the rules of the day will be explained and the cooks will be given an opportunity to ask questions.  You will also receive your judging cups at this time and be told when to turn them into the judges.  The event opens to the public at 11:00 am.  People's Choice ballots may be submitted between 11:00 am and 3:30 pm.

 

At the designated turn-in time (12:00 for CASI track, 1:00 for Open track) cooks will take their chili samples to the judging tent. The Chief Referee will oversee the marking of the judging cups for the blind judging and judging will begin.  .​​​​

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