Champions for Children Chili Cook-Off

Purchase tasting kits on the day of the event (cash or cards) or in advance here! (Card transaction fees included).  Cook-Off Contestants pay registration fee before 10/26/24.

Cook-Off Contestants and Vendors see details below.

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Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Homes of Iredell County (CHIC) and SWC Historic Preservation Campaign. Open since 1970, CHIC’s mission is to provide a safe, stable, healing, living and learning environment for children from families in crisis, and enhance the outcomes for traumatized at-risk youth. CHIC operates three level 1 residential group homes for youth ages 13-18 creating a family-like atmosphere. Transitional living focuses on preparing young adults ages 18-21 in gaining independent living skills. Those aging out of foster care are assisted through After Care services. Foster Care services are now available, the program is seeking foster families to train, license and take placements.  Phone: 704.871.2289.  See link at bottom of page for more information. 

JOIN US FOR THIS FALL FAMILY FUN DAY!  There is something for everyone: chili, cornbread, desserts, beverages, music, crafts and a lot of smiles!

• 11:30 AM- outdoor event opens; guests enjoy tastings from 12:00 until 3:00 PM.
• Tasting Kits are $5-$10. $5 Basic Tasting Kit: five- 2oz tasting cups & drink. $5 Just Chili: seven- 2 oz tasting cups. $10 Everything Kit: five- 2oz tasting cups, drink, cornbread, dessert. $5 Kids Meal: macaroni and cheese with chicken nuggets and juice box.
• Additional side items purchased on site @ $2.00-$2.50 each: cornbread, desserts and sodas.
• All tasters cast their votes for the “People’s Choice” award using the ticket in each kit!
• Emcee: Mrs. Nickey Mott of N-SPIRE Band 
• Classic Car Show, Product Vendors, Exhibitors, Entertainment & Raffle will delight all.
• Red Buffalo Brewing Co. Fire Engine selling cider, beer and wine. (Must be 21 years of age to partake).
• Lawn Chairs permitted, stay awhile.  No coolers & please, service animals only.
• Product Vendors registration required (see Vendor Info and Application below). Contact Daughn Baker: 336-909-4098.
• Classic Cars Show (free). Contact Wanda Rushton: 704-450-4122.
• Step up! Judge the chili competition. Contact Jennifer Griffith: 704-657-6870.
• Cook-Off contestants/teams: Registration Fee $20 due before 10/26/24.  Additional chili competition categories $5/per entry (pay above).
  
• Cook-Off contestants/teams: Registration Packet (see below); due before 10/26/24. Contact Deena Chambers: 704-437-0901.

DOWNLOADS:

Registration Packet Here.
Vendor Info Here.

Vendor Application Form

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