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All Chili Lovers & Cooks Are Welcome!
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February 21, 2010 - 1:00 to 4:00PM
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| Danbury Ice Arena |
Admission $5 Per Person - $15 Per Family
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On Sunday, February 21st, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. CityCenter Danbury, The Danbury Arena and the NECBL Danbury Westerners are sponsoring the annual “Chili Winter Warm Up.”
The competition, open to nonprofit community organizations, clubs, restaurants and the general public, allows teams to showcase their chili cooking talents. The entry fee for the nonprofit division is $45 per team and includes the placement of a business card ad in the program book. The fee for all others is $65 per team.
Nonprofit winners will be awarded cash prizes: 1st Place ($600), 2nd Place ($300) and 3rd Place ($150). Plaques will be presented to all winners including the top three teams in the Restaurant/Caterer division as well as in the Open category. Chili will be judged according to taste, appearance, creativity and theme. Additionally, plaques will be presented for the 'most creative,' 'most enthusiastic' and 'best costumed' teams.
A public skate is also available during the event.
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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
HOT STUFF TITLE SPONSOR $1,000
As a Title Sponsor of the February Chili Winter Warm Up your business receives:
• A full-page ad in the program publication, prominent signage with name displayed at the event and a complimentary chili cook-off team option.
• Every mention of the event, in print, radio, flyers and press releases will bear your business name.
• Three seats at the June Danbury Westerner Celebrity Breakfast.
• Recognition at all Danbury Westerner home games, in the Media Guide and Website.
• Two seasons’ tickets to all 2010 Westerner Home Games.
JALAPENO HAVEN SPONSOR $500
As a Jalapeno Haven Sponsor your business receives:
• A half-page ad in the program book and a complimentary chili cook-off team opportunity.
• Signage at the Event.
• Recognition at all Westerner Home Games, in the Media guide and Website.
TABASCO ROADS SPONSOR $250
As a Tabasco Roads sponsor your business receives:
• A quarter-page ad in the program book.
• Signage at the event.
• Recognition at all Westerner Home Games and in the Media Guide.
CHILI PENGUIN SPONSOR $100
• As a Chili Penguin Sponsor you receive a business card sized ad in program book and the Westerner Media Guide
POT LUCK SPONSOR $45
• As a Pot Luck Sponsor you receive a business card sized ad in the program book
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RULES & REGISTRATION
1. Each Chili Team is asked to bring serving utensils, (ladle), latex gloves, a baseball cap or hair net and chili, which is pre-cooked in an approved kitchen sanctioned by the Health Department. Each entry should provide at least 10 quarts of chili for sampling. We will supply paper products, heating pans and Sterno. Recipes must be prepared in advance, however not-for-profit and Open category participants will be required to cook in certified kitchens prior to the event as well as to attend a rules meeting at Danbury City Hall. Restaurants, schools churches and service clubs with approved kitchens will not have to attend this meeting.
2. Each team is responsible for its own set-up and break down, and we encourage contestants to decorate their table and themselves with some chili creativity. We ask that your chili be ready for sampling for the judges by 12:30 PM.
3. Each Team will need to provide an 8½” x 11” Chili Bio for display purposes. This should state: a) Team name and its participants, b) Your chili name, c) Rating of how spicy the chili is (Hot, Medium, Mild,), d) Interesting facts or information to share. Please include a copy of your bio and recipe as media outlets may wish to publish it.
4. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three non-profit teams. Awards will be presented to the top teams in the Restaurant and Open categories plus a People’s Choice award will also be presented. Team awards will also be presented for the Most Enthusiastic, Most Creative and Best Costumed teams.
5. Entry fee is $65 for caterer’s, restaurants and open categories and $45 for not-for-profit organizations. An additional fee of $20 will be added for preparing and serving two chili recipes. Please make checks payable to the Danbury Westerners, P.O. Box 3828, Danbury, CT 06813. For questions or credit card registration call (203) 788-3408.
6. Event participation is $5 a person and $15 a family.
Team Name and Participants: ________________________________________________________
Team Leader’s Address: ____________________________________________________________
Contact Number: _______________________________ E-Mail Address: ____________________
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