OSU Tailgate Theme Chili Cook Off
WHEN: September 6, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Must be registered by 11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Lancaster Masonic Lodge Dining Hall
224 S. High St., Lancaster OH 43130
Limited off-street parking available in rear; enter from Pearl Street.
Judging starts at 12:00 noon.
Must be registered by 11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Lancaster Masonic Lodge Dining Hall
224 S. High St., Lancaster OH 43130
Limited off-street parking available in rear; enter from Pearl Street.
Judging starts at 12:00 noon.
Registration & Fees
Pre-register on website - $20.00 Please provide your name to the registrar at the door.
Register at the door - $25.00
All money will be collected at the door.
Register at the door - $25.00
All money will be collected at the door.
All-you-can-eat bowl of chili to eat (prize winning or not!) - $5.00
Bowls, spoons, and napkins will be provided.
Along with your bowl of chili, you will receive a ballot to vote on The People's Choice Chili Award.
The winner will receive $25 and a Trophy
Bowls, spoons, and napkins will be provided.
Along with your bowl of chili, you will receive a ballot to vote on The People's Choice Chili Award.
The winner will receive $25 and a Trophy
Official Rules & Regulations
1. All ingredients must be precooked before event. Chili is to be brought in ready to eat.
2. Any meat used or combination of meats must be listed with a sign in front of your chili.
3. If peanut oil or other peanut products are used, you must display a warning sign for allergy purposes.
4. Contestants will be responsible for supplying their own utensils, and maintain proper temperature for tasting. (Electric outlet will be provided.)
5. Each contestant must cook a 4-quart minimum. Standard crock pot is recommended.
6. Each contestant will be assigned a number.
7. The decision of the judges is final.
8. Must be present to win prize no drop offs allowed!
2. Any meat used or combination of meats must be listed with a sign in front of your chili.
3. If peanut oil or other peanut products are used, you must display a warning sign for allergy purposes.
4. Contestants will be responsible for supplying their own utensils, and maintain proper temperature for tasting. (Electric outlet will be provided.)
5. Each contestant must cook a 4-quart minimum. Standard crock pot is recommended.
6. Each contestant will be assigned a number.
7. The decision of the judges is final.
8. Must be present to win prize no drop offs allowed!
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In this competition, the chili will be blind judged. The judges will not know the identity of the cooks.
SCORE CARDS will be based on the following, with 1 being the lowest and 7 being the highest:
1. Texture
2. Flavor
3. Aroma
4. Color/Appearance
1. Texture
2. Flavor
3. Aroma
4. Color/Appearance
AWARDS CEREMONY - 2:30 P.M.
1st Prize: $125.00, Trophy, 1st place chili apron & chef's hat
2nd Prize: $75.00, Trophy, 2nd place chili apron & chef's hat
3rd Prize: $50.00, Trophy 3rd place chili apron & chef's hat
Peoples Choice Prize: $25.00, Trophy
1st Prize: $125.00, Trophy, 1st place chili apron & chef's hat
2nd Prize: $75.00, Trophy, 2nd place chili apron & chef's hat
3rd Prize: $50.00, Trophy 3rd place chili apron & chef's hat
Peoples Choice Prize: $25.00, Trophy
LOCAL JUDGES!!
1. Alex Lape - Fairfield County Sheriff
2. Joe Ortiz- Bootleggers of Lancaster
3. Josh Ellis -Lancaster Firefighter
2. Joe Ortiz- Bootleggers of Lancaster
3. Josh Ellis -Lancaster Firefighter