Onion Creek 12th Annual H-Town Chili Throwdown
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About this Event
ONION CREEK'S
12th Annual H-TOWN Chili Throwdown!
Saturday, February 27th, 2021
Noon-5 (or till it's over)
Cooking starts at Noon. Tasting 2PM -4PMJudging Start 3:30PM Winner Announced After Judging Completed
Join the Creeks, local restaurants, distilleries and breweries for some of the best chili around! Always a great day of tasty grub, good times, music and smack talkin'!
Silent Auction with the proceeds benefitting The Summerhouse!
Please be sure to include your t-shirt size when purchasing your tickets, we'll have 'em reserved for you when you check-in
$25 TICKET INCLUDES:
- THROWDOWN T-Shirt
- Tasting Wristband for DAMN GOOD chili from your favorite locals!
- People's Choice Vote
$10 TICKET INCLUDES:
- Tasting Wristband for DAMN GOOD chili from your favorite locals!
- People's Choice Vote
HOW IT WORKS:
- Buy your ticket here (Don't forget your t-shirt size!)
- Bring your receipt/cell phone with I.D.
- Pick up your wristband and T-shirt (if purchased)
- Put on your wristband
- Have Fun!
RULES AND DETAILS FOR TEAMS
TEAMS ARRIVE AND SET UP BETWEEN 10 AM -12 PM
TEAM REGISTRATION IS $100 NO MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE PER TEAM, DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS WE ASK THAT NO MORE THAN 8 PEOPLE IN BOOTH
NO UNDER 18 UNLESS WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN
COOKING STARTS AT 12:15PM
TASTING WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN 2-4 PM
JUDGING STARTS AT 3:30 PM
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED POST JUDGING
PRIZES: 1ST: $500 AND TROPHY, 2ND $200 AND TROPHY
3RD: $100 AND TROPHY PEOPLE'S CHOICE : $100 ,TROPHY AND $50 GIFT CARD GOOD FOR ANY CREEK ESTABLISHMENT
TEAMS NEED TO MAKE NO LESS THAN 3.5-4 GALLON OF CHILI.
CHILI MUST FEATURE AT LEAST ONE TYPE OF PEPPER, WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FLAVOR NOT JUST THE HEAT, REMEMBER, HOTTER IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER, AND YES, BELL PEPPERS DO COUNT
NO BEANS!!!
CHILI MUST BE COOKED FROM SCRATCH , FINAL PHASE CAN BE ONSITE
JUDGING WILL BE BASED ON AROMA, CONSISTENCY, TASTE, ORIGINALITY, AND BALANCE
ONION CREEK WILL PROVIDE:
TASTING CUPS AND SPOONS
NAPKINS
AN EVENT SHIRT FOR EACH TEAM MEMBER (LIMIT 4)
TOWELS / SANITIZING STATIONS
PERMITS
ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE BEER OR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN FORFEIT
TEAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TABLES, COOKING APPARATUS AND TENT (10X10 LIMIT)
FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO TEAM MEMBERS
PROCEEDS FROM EVENT WILL BENEFIT SUMMER HOUSE
MOST IMPORTANTLY HAVE FUN
COVID GUIDELINES FOR COOKOFFS
Set number of teams
4 team members only in booth
All team members must have temperature taken and logged
All members must wear masks and gloves AT ALL TIMES
2 team members must be designated servers
Must have a designated table for SERVING ONLY
All Samples must be served in 4oz containers with lids
Booths must be 8’ apart
Hand Sanitizer must be posted at each table
Limited number of patrons attending each event
Cooking stations must be wiped down at least every 35 minutes by the team members
2 hand wash stations with sanitizer posted in event area
Restrooms and seating areas will be wiped down and sanitized at least every 30 minutes
Each Team Participant will be required to fill out a “Participant Self- Certification Form” on the day of the event