ANDERSON DOWNTOWN CHILI COOK-OFF

This 11th Annual event in Downtown Anderson, SC is a tradition for the entire family. Local and regional restaurants and independent Chili cookers come together to show off their favorite recipes and oh yeah - win some prize money! Whether you are a brave soul looking for a spicy treat, or the rest of you that can only handle the mildest of tastes, this is the place to be on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Expect to taste the best Chili masters - enjoy some entertainment and spend some quality time with the family!!

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2009 APPLICATION COMING SOON!

WHEN: 
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 5:30pm-8:00pm

WHERE: 
Main Street in Downtown Anderson, SC between Market and Earle Streets

WHO:
2008 Participants
Corner Bagel Bakery and Deli - "Southwestern White Chili" - BEST TENT DECORATION
Grits and Groceries - "Cattle Drive Chili"
Jax New Orleans Bistro - "Sweet Heat Chili"
Hooters of Anderson
Koo Koo's Ice Cream Depot - "Koo Koo Chili" - THIRD (Judged)
Logans Roadhouse - "Logans Award Winning Chili" - SECOND (Judged); PEOPLES CHOICE
Matty's Downtown - "Matty's Stainless Chili"
Sullivans Metropolitan Grill - "BBQ Boucan Chili"
The Chiquola Club - "Chiquola Tribal Chili"
The Sweetery - "Peoples Choice Chili"
Uptown Lounge - "Uptown Chili" - FIRST (Judged)

ENTERTAINMENT:
MARVIN KING AND THE BLUE REVIVAL BAND with live music on the Anderson County
Countyhouse Plaza

TASTE TICKETS: 
$4.00 per person - entitles you to one 4-oz. taste of each of the competitors;
The taste ticket you purchase will also be your ballot to vote for your favorite chili

WHATS GOING ON:
Soft drinks, water and beer can be purchased with cash on sight

WHAT TO BRING:
Picture ID if you intend to purchase alcohol; we do not provide seating at the event so feel free to bring a chair; dancing shoes just in case; smile and a song in your heart!

WHAT NOT TO BRING:
Coolers, Pets, Bicycle, Skateboard, frowns or bad attitudes!

ID WRISTBANDS:
In order to purchase or consume alcohol within the permit area, you must be 21-years of age (or older), present a valid picture ID, and purchase a City of Anderson approved wristband for $1.00; times for sales and consumption of alcohol will be posted at the ticket purchase locations.

RESTROOMS:
Portable restrooms, or access to public restroom facilities are available on site for all events.