Beckley’s Annual Chili Cook-off Registration (note this prints off in a narrow column - for the 2-page version, call 304-256-1776 or email jmoorefield@beckley.org.)
  
Beckley’s 20th Annual Chili Night is being planned for Saturday, October 2nd, 2010, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. You are invited to participate in the Chili Competition (5:00 - 8:00 p.m.), which is open to businesses, organizations, and individuals. The event is a fund-raiser for Beckley Renaissance. Due to limited space, only the first 45 chili registrations will be accepted, along with a maximum of 20 other booths. Please register by September 14th and be part of one of Beckley’s biggest events! 

Please note these conditions of entry:
*Beckley Renaissance will provide a supply of 4 oz bowls, spoons, napkins, and crackers. You may wish to bring additional supplies. We will not operate a beer garden this year. Please do not bring coolers of alcoholic drinks to your booth. You are welcome to sell non-alcoholic drinks, & other food / items.

*Homemade chili should be prepared in advance and must be kept warm at 165 degrees during the event. Please follow all requirements of the Health Department (gloves / hand washing, stem thermometer, hair restraints - you can make your hat part of your decorating theme ...). Non-restaurant participants need to obtain a temporary food handling permit ($50 businesses, no charge non-profits) from the Health Department located on Harper Road. A member of your booth must have a Health Card or take a class ($12.50 - August 25, Sept. 8, 22 or 29 - call Health Dept.# 304-252-8531 to register.)

*Set-up will be between 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. Please provide your own decorated table, chairs, and tent covering!  To avoid traffic congestion, please bring only one vehicle at a time to the set-up (Main and Neville Streets will be used). Plan to serve chili from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. or until you run out.

*Attendees will purchase tickets from Beckley Renaissance. They will give you tickets in return for chili. You will be reimbursed $0.25 per ticket that you collect. 

Chili categories:
Restaurants/Catering - prepare 12 or more gallons of chili
New category - Schools – prepare 8 or more gallons; (prize money for scholarship or project)
Organizations - prepare 8 or more gallons
Non-restaurant businesses - prepare 10 or more gallons
Individuals - prepare 6 or more gallons  
Prizes for winners in the above categories & the Peoples Choice award will receive:
1st Place = Trophy + $100;
2nd Place = Trophy + $50;
3rd Place = Trophy + $25 
Other Awards (Trophy + $25): Best Tasting Spicy Chili (not the hottest), Most Exciting Booth, Most Samples Served, and Most Unique / Creative Specialty Chili! Vendors are encouraged to host other contests (i.e. salsa, pepper eating).
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Beckley’s Chili Night Cook-off Confirmation Form

Yes, I want to enter Beckley’s Chili Night cook-off on October 2nd.
I have read the conditions of entry and wish to enter the following category:
___ - Restaurants / Catering Firms - prepare 12 or more gallons of chili
___ - Non-restaurant businesses - prepare 10 or more gallons
___ - Schools – prepare 8 or more gallons
___ - Organizations - prepare 8 or more gallons
___ - Individuals - prepare 6 or more gallons
___ - Best-tasting Spicy / Hot Category
___ - Specialty Chili (i.e. veggie, diabetic, white...) Specify: __________

Restaurant/Business/Organization Name ______________________
Individual or Contact Person _______________________________
Address _____________________________________
Phone _________________
Fax _________________  
Email ______________
Your planned power source:
___ gas or propane grill (preferred)
___ chafing dish
___ generator
___ electric outlet (very limited - light poles can support only 1-2 items)
___ other -
Please provide your own table, chairs & tent covering!
How many gallons or samples do you anticipate preparing? __ (less, same or more than 2009?)
Do you plan to sell drinks? ___ Yes;  ___ No
If you are interested in selling other food, desserts, or items, please specify: ____________
If you plan to feature any special entertainment, contest, game, or theme at your booth, please specify here:_______________________________

Please enclose space reservation / registration deposit:
_ Chili Vendors (Categories: restaurant, non-restaurant business, organization, individual)
- Booth fee waived due to health permit requirement $50 - contact health department ASAP.
_ Other Vendors - not cooking chili (food vendors should obtain health permit)
_ Non-profit vendors not cooking chili - $25 - list products:
_ Business vendors not cooking chili $50 – specify: )
__ Seating area sponsor (will provide tables & chairs for attendees)

Shirts – To pre-order Chili Night shirts at our vendor price, please complete the following:
Short-sleeve shirts ($8 each): __ Small; __ Medium; __ Large; __ X-large; __ XX
Long-sleeve shirts ($12 each): __ Small; __ Medium; __ Large; __ X-large; __ XX
Hoodies ($18 each): __ Small; __ Medium; __ Large; __ X-large (pick up on Chili Night)

Please mail this form to Beckley Renaissance, P O Box 5015, Beckley, WV 25801, or fax to 304-256-1816 no later than September 14th (first 45 chili & 20 other vendors accepted). Phone 304-256-1776 for info.