April 28th and 29th 2012 will welcome Chili Cooks from across the country to Pleasant View 452 South Rd. Somers, CT as they compete for an opportunity to represent the New England Regional Chili Cook Off at the International Chili Society’s World Championships later this year.
The New England Regional Chili Cook Off has had a long history in Somers, CT in the 80's and 90's. The event then was held in Woburn, MA in recent years before returning to its home in Somers, CT in 2006. Sanctioned and governed by the International Chili Society, cooks will compete in Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa categories. There will also be non-ICS categories for a Youth Division for kids under 18 years of age and People's Choice Chili. Cash awards will be distributed to winning teams.
The New England Regional Chili Cook Off is very proud to announce that the event will benefit the Somers (CT) Fire Department and Patriot Guard Riders CT and the outstanding work that they do in our community.
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The event is open to the public from 11am to 4pm. Tasting kits will be sold at the gate for $6.00 and 2 canned goods per adult, kids under 5 and over 70 free. All canned goods will be donated to “Champs Place” a Somers, CT Food Shelf. Live local entertainment will take the stage. There will be food vendors &crafters. There will be a hot pepper eating contest and DEFCON will have a "Death Match” wing eating contest!
Please come out on April 28th and 29th 2012 and support the Somers Fire Department and Patriot Guard Riders CT.
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For more information please contact Michael Freedman, Chairman of the New England Regional Chili Cook Off at madmike@chilict.com or go to www.chilict.com
