Big Bear Lake Chili Cook-off

2018 Season

Saturday07/14/2018

Bartlett Events Area
630 Bartlett Rd
Big Bear Lake,CA

COOK-OFF ORGANIZER
KathyClapsaddle
(805) 795-8674
kclapsaddle1@gmail.com

Chief Judge Mark Sweeney
Chief Scorekeeper Donnie Gordon


PUBLIC DETAILS
Event Hours 11am – 7pm
Chili Tasting from 11am – 3:30pm
$5 Tasting Kit gets you 12 2oz samples!

We’re back for a jam-packed event! In addition to the best chili around we’ll have live music (3 bands AND an emcee!), a beer/wine/cocktail garden, artisan vendor marketplace and a Kids Zone play area presented by Bear Valley Farms!

Music Schedule
- 12:30 PM - Born Country
- 2:00 PM - The Blue Henry’s
- 3:30 pm - I See Hawks in L.A.

Sponsored by Big Bear Visitors Bureau.
Proceeds benefit the Southern California Mountains Foundation.


COOK DETAILS
There is a designated area for cooks to set-up. It is paved and flat.

Entry into the competition includes a 10' x 10' space; multiple category contestants shall receive only one 10' x 10' space.

Space will not include power or water. One purchase per team.

In lieu of monetary entry fee, all CHILI contestants must prepare 3 gallons of PC.

Total prize purse of $4,000!!

View Cook-off Flyer



COMPETITION ENTRY
You must be an ICS Member to compete. Entry fees are separate per category (i.e. Red, Homestyle, Verde, Salsa, etc.) and will be collected independently by the Cook-off Organizer.

All chili contestants must prepare THREE gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).


TRADITIONAL RED
Entry Fee: 3 gallons PC
Prizes:
1st - $1500
2nd - $750
3rd - $250


CHILI VERDE
Entry Fee: 3 gallons PC
Prizes:
1st - $500
2nd - $250
3rd - $150


SALSA
Entry Fee: $10
Prizes:
1st - $100
2nd - trophy
3rd - trophy


PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Prizes:
1st - $500