Chili Cook-Off
Get ready for the showdown of the year! Our tenth annual Chili Cook-Off is going down on Saturday, November 7th!
Join us from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in our barn area to eat your way through the competing chilis while sipping on our estate-grown wines! While you eat, our panel of judges will be awarding for finest taste, aroma, texture, and flavor, naming a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place chili by the end of the afternoon. You’ll be voting for People’s Choice, which is awarded to the chili with the most attendee votes.
Tickets are $20 ($15 for Classic Members, $12 for Estate Members) and include samples of the competing chilis. Buy your tickets below!
- You are required to provide between 10-14 quarts of chili for the competition. Most competitors bring two 7-quart crock pots to the event. All chili must be safely hot-held at a minimum of 165 degrees for the duration of the event. Power will be provided, but you will need to bring your own extension cord(s).
- You are responsible for providing your own tablecloth and tabletop decorations. We encourage you to show off your personalities! No politically driven or themed team names and/or decorations are allowed.
- Each competitor will receive 2 free general admission tickets total with their competitor entry. All other attendees must purchase a general admission ticket.
- Each competing team will receive 1 free bottle of wine at the start of the event.
- Official judging will be based upon the following categories for a total of 30 points, naming a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place:
- 4 points for appearance
- 4 points for aroma
- 4 points for taste
- 4 points for texture
- 4 points for balance
- 4 points for depth of flavor
- 4 points for aftertaste/spice
- 2 points for originality
- General admission attendees will vote for the People’s Choice Award.
1st place: Estate Club Membership for 1 year
2nd Place: Classic Club Membership for 1 year
3rd Place: 6 bottles of any classic McConnell wine
People’s Choice: 6 bottles of any classic McConnell wine