Be A chili Judge...

Over 300 Judges are needed to determine who will take home the crown. You will judge an average of 10 to 12 chili’s during your tasting experience. No judging experience is necessary, just a taste for chili. Every cook is trying to impress the judges, so you are not likely to find a chili that is bad. Beverages and condiments are provided for your judging pleasure. Judging is fun and filling! Those who register for judging will have preferential seating assignments. The sooner you register, the higher round you will judge. There is likely to be 6 rounds of judging.  Judges will seated starting at 12:45 pm, April 15, 2023. If you are not present to judge during the round you are assigned, you will lose your spot. Please sign up to judge using the form below:   ​

UPON YOUR ARRIVAL AT THE COOKOFF, PLEASE CHECK IN AT JUDGES REGISTRATION.  JUDGES FOR THE FIRST ROUND WILL BE SEATED AT 12:45.