Time is quickly approaching for the deadline regarding the Lucky Vaquero Chili Cook Off hosted by the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum.
“Please bring your game face and attitude because your challenger has the mindset that you absolutely cannot beat them in this competition,” Organizer Rick Taylor said. “Local businesses are entering while challenging other businesses in an effort to make this a community wide event.”
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at Wright Park in downtown Dublin.
The chili cookoff will serve as a fundraiser for the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum.
Entry fees are $40, with a 50% payback and $250 added money.
Entries are due by May 28 and there will be awards for 1st through 3rd place, along with a people’s choice award and showmanship award. Judging will be at 1:30 p.m.
For the event, participants must be set up by 10 a.m. and attend the cooks’ meeting at 10 a.m.
There can be no fillers in the chili including beans, rice or pasta.
No vehicles of any kind can be on the grass.
Participants must clean up their area before leaving.
Items promoting your business are encourages, and appetizers are allowed as well.
If you want to challenge another business, you absolutely can! Call 254459-0141 to find out which businesses have been challenged. Individuals may also enter with entries and prizes being the same as the business division. Vendor spaces are also available for $40 and burgers will be available for $5. The event is sanctioned by LGCA Lilly G Chili Association.
For more information call or text 254-459-0141.