LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) is sponsoring its 32nd annual Ludlow Area Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The cook-off will be located at the traffic light on Depot Street. Proceeds will benefit the Ludlow Area Rotary Charitable Fund, to enable the LRC to continue its programs of local support.
According to Cook-off Chairman Kevin Barnes, the LRC will welcome chili entries from individuals, clubs, and businesses. There is a small entry fee. Participants will be provided with a table, ladle, and sterno. Participants are responsible for dropping off their heated chili between 10:30-10:45 a.m. the day of the cook-off. Each entry is requested to provide four to five gallons of their chili. The Ludlow Rotary will provide the servers if you can’t attend, so even if you can’t be there, your chili can still win cash and recognition.
Plaques and three cash prizes will be awarded in the “People’s Choice” category. First place will receive $ 200, second place will receive $ 100, and third place will receive $ 50.
Plaques will be awarded to the chili with the most votes in the Judges Choice, Spiciest, and Team Spirit categories. Unless arranged otherwise, participants should deliver their heated chili by 10:45 a.m., prepare for set up and be ready to serve at 11 a.m.
If you can’t make chili, you can support our fundraising effort as a sponsor. There are three levels of sponsorship, each named after a hot pepper: Jalapeno Pepper Level (donor recognition on the ballot), Chili Pepper Level (donor receives two free event tickets and prominent placement on ballot), and Cayenne Pepper Level (donor receives four free event tickets, prominent placement on ballot, and social media recognition).
Please mail your name, address, and phone number, along with chili entry fee or sponsorship fee to Ludlow Area Rotary Charitable Fund, Inc. (LARCF), P.O. Box 216, Ludlow, VT 05149. All entry fees and sponsorships are tax-deductible.
For more information, contact Kevin Barnes at 802-558-0479 or ludlowrotary@gmail.com.