224 S. High St
Lancaster, OH 43130
614-908-3955
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OSU Tailgate Theme Chili Cook Off

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WHEN: November 2, 2024  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.


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.
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 at $10 gift card.
Click to Register

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. Meat must be Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken, or Turkey.
4. If peanut oil or other peanut products are used, you must display a warning sign for allergy purposes.
5. Contestants will be responsible for supplying their own utensils, and maintain proper temperature for tasting. (Electric outlet will be provided.)
6. Each contestant must cook a 4-quart minimum.  Standard crock pot is recommended.
7. Each contestant will be assigned a number.
8. The decision of the judges is final.

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                  Judging & Trophies

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In this competition, the chili will be blind judged.  The judges will not know the identity of the cooks.

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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


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AWARDS CEREMONY - 2:30 P.M.

          1st Prize:     $50, Trophy, 1st place chili apron & chef's hat
          2nd Prize:
     $20 gift card, 2nd place chili apron & chef's hat
          3rd Prize:    $10 gift card, 3rd place chili apron & chef's hat

                                           A 50/50 drawing will be held after the awards ceremony.


LOCAL CELEBRITY JUDGES!!

1. Don McDaniel - Lancaster City Mayor
2. David Trimmer - Fairfield County Judge
3. Alex Lape - Fairfield County Sheriff 
Lancaster Masonic Temple
224 S. High St.
Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: 614-908-3955
​Email: [email protected]

Photo credits:
Brother Nick Powell

Brothers of Lancaster #57


Website Design by:
Worshipful Brother Scott Snider

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2024 Lodge Officers:
Worshipful Master: James E. Beadle
Senior Warden: Craig Miller
Junior Warden:  Mike Flowers
Treasurer: Jim Bradford
Asst. Treasurer:  William Duerson
Acting Secretary: Jonathan Allison PM   
Asst. Secretary:  Frank Stuck PDDGM  
Senior Deacon: Edward Miller
Junior Deacon: Ruban Banks 
Tyler:  Ray Stebelton
Senior Steward:    Billy Arnold 
Junior Steward:                         
L.E.O.:  Jonathan Allison PM
Assistant L.E.O.:                              
Chaplain: Bill Arnold PM
Assistant Chaplain:                                
Lodge Advisor: Frank Stuck PM, PDDGM