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Compete in the Chili Cook-Off 

WFMD Chili Cook-Off  

EVENT INFORMATION
Our annual cook-off takes place in the main area of Baker Park close to the Main Stage of entertainment.  The cook-off is open to the public from 1:00 – 4:00 pm for tasting and people’s choice judging. 

PRIZES
Every cooker will receive two (2) official Chili Cook-Off Aprons and T-Shirts courtesy of EmbroidMe of Frederick and two (2) passes to the WFRE Country Stage VIP tent! In addition, the following cooker prizes will be awarded:
  • First Place Overall - $500 Weis Gift Card
  • Second Place Overall - $250 Visa Gift Card courtesy of Buckingham’s Choice
  • People’s Choice Winner – 3 Day Stay in Myrtle Beach  

EVENT TIMELINE

6:30 to 7:00 am  Cooker Arrival 
8:30 am  Cooking Begins 
Noon  Frederick's 4th Kicks Off
1:00 pm  Cook-Off Opens to Public 
3:00 pm  Official Judging Begins 
3:30 pm  Contest 
4:00 pm  People's Choice & Official Cook-Off Winners Announced

 

 

 

 



EVENT FEES

  • Frederick’s 4th Registration Fee - $10 per cooker
  • Health Department Temporary Permit Fee - FREE

APPLICATION DEADLINES - CLOSED FOR 2010
All applications must be received by the Office of Special Events no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, June 18, 2010.  Your completed application and full payment secure your space in the competition.

Applications can be submitted via:

  • Mail – Office of Special Events, 121 N. Bentz Street, Frederick, MD 21701, ATTN:  Chili Cook-Off
  • Fax – ATTN:  Chili Cook-Off @ 301-600-2849
  • Email – Keri Scrivani at kscrivani@cityoffrederick.com
All applications submitted will be reviewed and acceptance determined by the Frederick’s 4th Chili Cook-Off Sub-Committee.  If approved, you will receive an email or phone confirmation.  A formal confirmation package (event map, parking and booth permits) will be mailed to you closer to the event. 

CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Keri Scrivani at 301-600-2841 or kscrivani@cityoffrederick.com if you have any questions.
 



Special Thanks to our 2010 Corporate Sponsors for their generosity and community awareness!
  Bechtel Group Foundation Spectrum Federal Credit Union  
ComcastSandy Spring BankWeisWFREWFMD
BB&TComstarThe Frederick News PostPlamondonWhag
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