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2011 Chili Night Registration Details & Form
Beckley’s 21st Annual Chili Night is being planned for Saturday, October 1st, 2011, 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 (Non-chili vendor spaces are FULL as of Sept. 13). Please register by September 15th 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 from the Health Department located on Harper Road (permit fee $50; no charge for non-profits, but must apply). At least one member of your booth must have a Health Card or take a class (offered August 24 at 3 pm, Sept. 14 at 3 pm, Sept. 27 at 6 pm, Sept 28 at 3 pm; class fee = $12.50; card good for two years) - To reserve a spot in a class or for more info: call Health Dept.# 304-252-8531, ext. 2)
*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!
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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: __________
___ - Non-Chili booth - selling other food or an informational booth - No spaces left as of 9/13
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 2010?)
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.
If you reserve a chili booth and do not show up, you will be billed a vendor fee since a space was reserved for you. We normally have a waiting list of vendors interested in participating.
_Other Vendors - not cooking chili (food vendors should obtain health permit) - NO SPACES LEFT
Non-profit vendors not cooking chili - $25 booth fee - list products:
Business vendors not cooking chili $50 booth fee – 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 15th (first 45 chili & 20 other vendors accepted). Info: Phone 304-256-1776; Email jmoorefield@beckley.org.
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