Downtown Chili Showdown

Pull out your aprons because April 18 will be here before you know it! We are certain that this year is going to be epic (though last year's event was so awesome it will be difficult to top), so make sure to read below for all the fun details!

WHAT:
We are so fortunate to be teaming with Main Street Arena and Monticello Media again this year to present the Downtown Chili Showdown! The event promises to be bigger and better than ever with even more teams, special judged categories, opportunities to win cash & prizes (not to mention the coveted Downtown Chili Showdown Trophy!) and - new in 2015 - the Downtown Chili Showdown Brew Ha Ha blind beer battle!

WHEN:
April 18th from 11:30am - 4:00pm

WHERE:
Main Street Arena on the Downtown Mall

HOW: 

• Hometown Cooks/Non-profits - $50 entry fee includes a 10'x10' booth with table, two event t-shirts and two tasting wristbands.  
• Businesses/Restaurants $150 includes an opportunity for on-air food sampling with Monticello Media radio DJs leading up to the event, a 10x10 booth with table, two event t-shirts and two wristbands for tasting (not to mention the opportunity to support a great cause!).
• All-you-can-eat Tasting Tickets - $10 tickets include access to all the chili one could ever want, entertainment from several great bands and lots of other fun event activities.

This year there will be prizes for Popular Choice, Blind Taste Test (judged by local celebrity judges) and Best Booth!

WHO:

Anyone and everyone! The bigger this event gets the better it is!  Interested in cooking?   Download your application here!

Not up for cooking? No problem! You can help by spreading the word, volunteering, and, of course, eating chili! And, by popular demand, we will be selling our infamous Red Shoe Cville boot mugs again this year!  Remember, the more people that eat, drink and cook with us, the more we can give back to The Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville!

QUESTIONS?
Visit the Downtown Chili Showdown website at www.downtownchilishowdown.com  or email redshoecville@gmail.com with any questions regarding cooking, volunteering, attending and anything else you may need to know.