Register now for Founders Day chili and barbecue challenges

The City of Maricopa is proud to partner with Wells Fargo to offer a free event specifically designed to give local chefs and cooking gurus an opportunity to showcase their talents in the Founders Day Chili Cook Off and the Second Annual Barbecue Challenge on October 11, 2008.

Chili Cook Off contestants will battle it out for best overall chili, and a $1,000 cash prize. Additionally, prizes will be awarded for best meat chili, best vegetarian chili and spiciest chili. Local restaurants will also be able to enter their chili, with a specific category dedicated to their entries. All chili must be prepared onsite the day of the event, allowing attendees to watch the contestants’ culinary creativity.

Chefs participating in the Second Annual Barbecue Challenge will enter their best beef or pork ribs. The judging panel will award a cash prize of $750 for the best in each category. Chefs must prepare ribs onsite for attendees to watch.

Submit your registration form by October 3. For questions about the event or for more information, contact Katy Konski at (520) 568-9098.

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