Meadowlands Chili
Cook-off with $2,850 in Prize Money
Meadowlands Racetrack
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (January 25, 2022) – Due to the
potential Nor’easter forecasted to hit the Northeast this weekend, the
Meadowlands Chili Cook-Off Winter Edition has been rescheduled to
Saturday, February 5th.
All rules, regulations and timing will remain the same for
February 5th.
As of January 25th, 20 contestants are registered
to compete for the $1,000 Traditional Red grand prize while 15 contestants are
entered in the Salsa category, with a $500 grand prize. Both grand prize
winners will earn a spot in the International Chili Society’s Annual World Championship
Chili Cook-off in their categories.
Those interested in participating can register at https://chilicookoff.com/cookoffs/list
There are also
cash prizes for the runners up in each category:
Traditional Red Chili:
* $1,000 Grand Prize plus a spot in the ICS's World
Championship Traditional Red Chili Cook-off
* $500 - 2nd
* $250 - 3rd
Salsa:
* $500 Grand Prize plus a spot in the ICS's World
Championship Salsa Category
* $250 - 2nd
* $100 - 3rd
People’s Choice:
* $250
Racetrack guests are also welcome to be part of the fun. They are
encouraged to sample the chili and vote for their favorite. The fan
favorite cook will walk away with the $250 prize. Fan favorite voting
begins 7 pm; voting tickets will be available in the chili cook off area.
As an added bonus, fans can enjoy live harness racing with first race post
time at 6:20 pm.
For complete chili event details visit https://playmeadowlands.com/event/2022-meadowlands-winter-chili-cook-off/
