There are 20 spots available for the 2013 Cook Off.

Enter your team today!!

Please, NO pets allowed
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Each spring on the first Saturday in May, James River Runners hosts at their base camp at Hatton Ferry "The James River Runners Chili Cook-Off"! (directions to JRR) The event is sponsored by James River Runners, LLC, radio station 3WV, and (Va Eagle Distributors) for the benefit of the Scottsville Volunteer Fire Department. This annual event will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 and and will be the unbelievable 32nd anniversary of this hugely popular fund raiser!! We are pleased to announce that over the years the cook-off has now raised over $245,000 for our local volunteers! Previous funds from this charitable occasion have been used to purchase state of the art river rescue equipment and education for Swift Water Rescue training for the SVRS and now the SVFD.

Here's the scoop:
There are 20 entry spots available. Free beverages and t-shirts for each contestant! Set up for cookers (one cook and one helper ONLY) is from 6AM to 9AM with judging promptly at 1PM (those who wish to set up Friday afternoon are welcome).Each team must make at least 4 gallons of chili. The general public will be admitted starting at 11AM ($20 for 21 and up beer sampling, $15 non sampling, 6 - 12 years old $5 each, under 6 free). Awards ceremony is at 4:00pm and the event closes at 5:00pm. Each team will have until 6:00pm to break down their spot and clean up.

Listen to 3WV at 97.5 FM on your radio dial for details as we get closer to the cook-off date!!

A: Chili will be judged on the following:

1.Chili must have a unique name ----- 1 to 10 points awarded.
2. Meat or vegetables, beans, spices, texture, and overall quality -----1 to 10 points awarded for each category.
3. A separate category for BEST SET UP will have its own prize. Judges will be looking for a sign with the name of the chili clearly visible, a theme that runs throughout and is brought forward in the chili, is the presentation fun and eye catching and are the servers organized and able to "sell" their chili as the best?

B: Rules:

1. Teams to consist of no more than 1 cook and 1 helper. Teams are not allowed to have anyone under their tent area other than themselves prior to 11a.m. If you bring family and friends they may not enter the event until 11:00am. They will need to pay to enter the event at 11:00 am and receive a bracelet to wear. They may not assist in the prep or cooking of the chili. This makes it fair for each team and easier for the judges to make a fair decision.

2. Some type of tarp, tent or other covering is necessary to be over your cooking setup.

3. Each team must provide it's own work table and serving table. The fire department will provide a table to be used as a sanitation station only.
4. 4 gallons of chili a minimum - although much more appreciated(remember there will be a large hungry crowd).
5. Chili must be prepared on site.
6. Pre-soaked beans OK.
7. Pre-mixed sauce OK --- (not pre-cooked).
8. Set-up limited to 12' by 12' area.
9. Space limited to first 20 entries.
10. Entry deadline FRIDAY MAY 3, 2013.
11. Entry fee of $25 per team payable to Scottsville Fire Department.
12. Teams to furnish:
----- a. Non-electrical cooking apparatus (ie. coleman stove, charcoal grill, firewood, pots and utensils)
----- b. Table(s), chairs, etc. for preparation
----- c. Banners, signs, appropriate and unique setups

13. All teams must have proof of age to receive beer from the beer garden. After showing proof of age your team will receive beer tickets .

Official Entry Form 2013

James River Runners Chili Cook Off

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Name of Team/Chili

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Names of COOK AND HELPER (2 PEOPLE PER TEAM ONLY)

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Mailing Address

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Email address

Phone numbers (Home)_________________________________ (Cell) ____________________________

Please send your entry fee of $25 to:

JAMES RIVER RUNNERS
10092 HATTON FERRY ROAD
SCOTTSVILLE, VIRGINIA 24590

Checks can be made out to the Scottsville Fire Department

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