It’s going to be a chili day in the High Desert as the Rotary Club of Apple Valley hosts the 11th Annual Happy Trails Chili Cook-Off, presented by the Town of Apple Valley and Victorville Motors, on Saturday, October 20.
Record crowds elbowing for space resulted in a move to Lenny Brewster Sports Center a few years ago. A playground, championship horseshoe pits and plenty of parking allow for more activities for the whole family.
New this year will be an expanded car show, with display space now located on the grass. Bring out your classic cars and hot rods and enjoy a full day of fun. With the Town as a partner in the event this year, we are expanding the children’s area with more inflatables, a hay maze and a petting zoo. The popular horseshoe tournament and live music also returns.
Of course, the main entrée is still the chili. Over 40 professional cooks will compete in this International Chili Society sanctioned cook off, with the winner qualifying for the World Championships to be held in Palm Springs in 2013. The public is invited to taste and shop their way through booths of chili cooks and vendors. Additional food vendors will be on hand, as well as a beer garden.
Cost is $5 per adult, with kids 10 and under free if they are not tasting. Paid admission includes a tasting kit with ballots to vote for the People’s Choice as well as best Community Cook, featuring local non-profits, businesses and individuals.
The Lenny Brewster Sports Center is at 21024 Otoe Road. Gates are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the best chili selection between 11am and 2pm. The cook-off has continued to grow in prestige in the chili world, attracting world-champion cooks and the finest judges. Cooks from as far as Reno, Nevada, Kern County and all over Southern California have already signed up.
With stringent chili preparation rules and cash prizes topping out at $1,000 cash, chili recipes are closely guarded secrets. However, the camaraderie and festive atmosphere at a cook-off is infectious for all who attend.
“As a regional qualifying event for the World Championship, the Happy Trails Chili Cook Off is like the wildcard round leading up to the World Series,” explained Kathie Martin, event chair. “This event attracts elite cooks and ICS-certified judges, and we are very proud to host it.”
The Happy Trails Chili Cook-Off is the largest annual fundraiser for the Apple Valley Rotary Club, last year surpassing $118,000 in a running total. For more information visit www.HappyTrailsChiliCookOff.
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Charlene S. EngeronPublic Relations SpecialistTown of Apple Valley(760) 240-7000 ext. 7072
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