Chili Judging
The first three categories will be judged by our esteemed panel of Judges. Each chili will be rated individually on 5 attributes: aroma, color, taste, texture and aftertaste. Judges will give each attribute a score of 1 to 10. There are a total of 250 points possible per contestant.
- Team
- Civic Organizations
- Restaurants & Professionals
- Peoples Choice Award
Judges for 2025 Chili Cook-Off will be announced about a month before the festival.
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Chili Contest Rules & Regs
Pre-registration is required for participation in this event. Chili registration form must be submitted with the $35.00 entry fee. Deadline for registrations is Friday, February 8, 2025.
2024 Contestants
- Angry Hops Brewing & Voodoo Daddy Seafood
- Big Ray’s Chili Chat
- Blue Ridge Assisted Living
- Chester Brunnenmeyer’s Bar & Grill
- Escape to Blue Ridge
- Feed Fannin
- Hook & Eye at Hampton Inn Blue Ridge
- Hot Holes
- Misty Mountain Hops
- Parade of Homes – Their recap of the 2024 festival
- Pit Stop Chili
- Postal Cars, LLC
- Project Chimps
- State and Season Home Design and Supply
- Steel City Chili
- Tavern at Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm
- Tipping Point Brewing & ROE
Girl Scouts
Volunteers
Volunteers
Kettle Corn
Food Vendor
Volunteers
Volunteers
Food Vendor Row
Tasting Card
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