Lindsay Centennial

In celebration of the City of Lindsay's 100th anniversary, the City of Lindsay presents the 26th Annual Chili Cook-Off 10 Decades of Chili on October 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sweetbriar Plaza.

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When: October 2, 2010 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Sweetbriar Plaza, Lindsay, California.

Features: The Best Darn Chili this side o' the Valley, games, booths, contests.

Theme: 10 Decades of Chili

The event features a Chili and Salsa Cooking Contest, Pie Eating Contest, Retail Vendors, Arts and Crafts, Car Show, kids play area, food concessions and lots of entertainment.

The Lindsay Annual Chili Cookoff can be as much fun as one person can stand. There's usually so much going on it's hard to take it all in. This is one event you won't want to miss so bring your fire-extenguishers (if you like it hot) and come on down on the first Saturday in October.

Prizes will be given for first, second and third place Chili entries and Best Booth Decorations.

Teams who enter will have a chance to win cash prizes equaling over $1,450 including the grand prize of $500 for Best Chili. Entry fee is $50 per team. Download your team Entry Forms by clicking here.

Return the completed form and entry fee to Chili Cook-off Committee  25614 Ave 220  Lindsay, CA 93247. Make checks payable to: Lindsay Sweet Briar Market.

If you are interested in operating a concession stand or retail booth, forms are also available:

• Retail Vendor Form
• Food Concession Form

For more information about the Cook-Off teams or booths, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (559) 280-9911.

 

Awards

Sweepstakes Award - $500
Best chili - 1st $500, 2nd $200, 3rd $100
Best salsa  1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25
Best decorated booth  1st $50.00
Booth with most activity  1st $50.00
Best costume  1st $50.00
Pie Eating contest - Trophies
Jalapeno eating contest;
1st place female
1st place male -
$1 for every jalapeno eaten

Schedule

Set up time - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cooks Meeting - 11:00 a.m.
Preparation time - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Stoves On  12:00 noon
Pick up Salsa - 1:00 p.m.
Salsa Judged - 2:00 p.m.
Stoves Off, Chili picked up - 3:00 p.m.
Chili Judged - 4:00 p.m.
Awards - 5:00 p.m.

Tips for Chefs and Visitors:

Tailgate: Arrive in a pickup truck, or SUV if its large enough. Enjoy the tailgate with friends

Ice chests: The bigger the better, fill with plenty of fluids.

Lawn chairs: At least two, any style.

Sunscreen: In Lindsay, even though we're outdoorsy, we still need a healthy reminder!

Clothing: Comfortable, low-key, shorts and jeans, t-shirts, etch.

Accent: Don't worry if you don't talk the lingo, at Lindsay's Chili Cookoffs everyone's welcome and everyone's equal.

There are many ways for your business or organization to participate.

• 1. We invite you to incorporate the Centennial theme in all of your activities for 2010. For example, your business could decide to purchase and wear the Centennial t-shirt every Friday in 2010. Your church could hold an old-fashioned picnic and let old-timers share their stories. Your club could sponsor a service project to help with the Museum. We hope you will come up with creative ways to show your community spirit and pride in Lindsay.
• 2. We invite you to volunteer your help on Centennial Weekend, Feb. 27-28. There are many ways to hep and participate.
  Please call 562-7114 if you would like to volunteer, or want more information. Don't be surprised if someone calls you.
• 3. List your Centennial events or activities on the official website, lindsaycentennial.com. Call 562-7114 with your information to be listed and me sure to check out the website often.
• 4. Send photographs of the centennial themed events or efforts by your business or organization to the Lindsay Cultural Arts Council for inclusion in the Commemorative book. The book is being planned for the late Fall 2010 so that it can include pictures and stories from our year of celebration and our current residents, as well as our history. The address is P.O. Box 223, Lindsay, CA 93247.
• 5. Offer your Financial support by purchasing our t-shirts and other memorabilia, ordering your copy of the book, and contributing to Museum fundraisers, as well as generously supporting Centennial events.