River's Edge Academy Charter School

Chili is defined, for this contest, as any kind of meat, or beans, or combination cooked with chili peppers, and various other spices and ingredients.  Both meat and vegetarian chilies are acceptable, but will not be judged separately.  “Store bought” or “commercial” chili is not eligible to be entered into the competition. 

CONTEST RULES:

1. Each student chef or student group will be assigned a contestant’s number.
2. All ingredients and spice level must be listed and sent to gabriella.herrera@reach-school.org.
3. Chili must be prepared in advance and brought to the event.
4. Chili should be ready to serve by 5:30 PM on the day of the competition (2/1).
5. Each student chef or student group must cook a minimum of six quarts of competition chili, prepared in one pot, for judging and public tasting.
6. Contestants may offer toppings for the public tasting, such as cheese, onions, and crackers, etc.)
7. REACH will provide eating utensils like bowls, spoons, and napkins.
8. Judges will score the chili based on taste, texture, color, aroma, and after-taste.
9. Awards will be presented for Judges Pick (Grand Prize & Runner-Up) as well as the People's Choice.
10. Entry fee is $25.00.
11. Registration is required by Friday, January 6th 2025.

**For more information please contact Gabriella Herrera at 541-299-0299, option 2

Paypal-
https://paypal.me/REACH299?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

Please include name in the description

Check-
PO BOX 1364, Rogue River, OR 97537

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Cash-

You can drop-off cash for the Entry Fee at our Grants Campus.

290 NE C St, Grants Pass, OR 97526

Example-

John Doe - Professional Adult Chef