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Think your chili has what it takes to be crowned the best in the parish? Or maybe you just really, really love chili. Either way, we want you there!

🏆 Three Categories:

• 🌶️ Best Overall
• 🔥 Hotter Than Hell
• 😊 Mild Favorite

👩‍🍳 Want to compete? Space is LIMITED to just 20 chili entries! So don’t wait to claim your spot.

Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy a delicious tasting of all the chili entries, along with plenty of food, drinks, and snacks.

🎟️ Don’t forget to take a chance on our 50/50 Raffle, with proceeds supporting St. Mary’s of the Lake Youth Ministry!

📋 Ready to join us? Sign up to compete and/or attend by:

• Calling the parish office
• Using the sign-up form on our website
• Signing up on the sheets at the church entrances

🌶️ Bring your appetite. Bring your best chili. Bring your people. We’ll see you at the St. Mary’s of the Lake Chili Cook-Off! 🔥

Rules and Guidelines

• St. Mary’s will provide tasting bowls, serving spoons, tasting spoons, napkins, crackers, milk (for anyone feeling brave with the spicy samples!), mac and cheese, and a selection of beer, wine, punch, water, and cookies.
• All chili entries will remain anonymous and will be assigned a number for judging by attendees.
• You’re welcome to include beans and use any combination of beef, pork, or turkey. Vegetarian entries are also welcome. (We just ask that you skip the venison for this event.)
• All chili must be fully cooked at home and brought ready to serve in a slow cooker or crock-pot. Please remember to bring a serving spoon and any toppings you’d like to offer—cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, or anything that makes your chili shine. We encourage you to make a full pot; anything remaining at the end of the event may be taken home.
• If you have any questions, please call the parish office—we’re happy to help!