In celebration of the City of Lindsay's 100th anniversary, the City of Lindsay presents the 26th Annual Chili Cook-Off 10 Decades of Chili on October 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sweetbriar Plaza.

Chili and Salsa Cooking Contest, Pie Eating Contest, Retail Vendors, Arts and Crafts, Car Show, Kids play area, food concessions and lots of entertainment will be featured.

The Lindsay Annual Chili Cookoff can be as much fun as one person can stand. There's usually so much going on it's hard to take it all in. This is one event you won't want to miss so bring your fire-extenguishers (if you like it hot) and come on down on the first Saturday in October.

Prizes will be given for first, second and third place Chili entries and Best Booth Decorations.

Teams who enter will have a chance to win cash prizes equaling over $1,450 including the grand prize of $500 for Best Chili. Entry fee is $50 per team. Download your team Entry Forms by clicking here.

Return the completed form and entry fee to Chili Cook-off Committee – 25614 Ave 220 – Lindsay, CA 93247. Make checks payable to: Lindsay Sweet Briar Market.

If you are interested in operating a concession stand or retail booth, forms are also available:

• Retail Vendor Form
• Food Concession Form

For more information about the Cook-Off teams or booths, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (559) 280-9911.

Quick View: When: October 2, 2010 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sweetbriar Plaza, Lindsay, California. Features: The Best Darn Chili this side o' the Valley, games, booths, contests. Theme: “10 Decades of Chili” Awards Sweepstakes Award - $500 Best chili - 1st $500, 2nd $200, 3rd $100 Best salsa – 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25 Best decorated booth – 1st $50.00 Booth with most activity – 1st $50.00 Best costume – 1st $50.00 Pie Eating contest - Trophies Jalapeno eating contest; 1st place female 1st place male -                      $1 for every jalapeno eaten Schedule Set up time - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cooks Meeting  - 11:00 a.m. Preparation time - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Stoves On – 12:00 noon Pick up Salsa - 1:00 p.m. Salsa Judged - 2:00 p.m. Stoves Off, Chili picked up - 3:00 p.m. Chili Judged -  4:00 p.m. Awards - 5:00 p.m. Rules and Regulations Team Rules Retail Vendor Agreement Food Concession Stand Operator Agreement Tips for Chefs and Visitors: Tailgate: Arrive in a pickup truck, or SUV if its large enough. Enjoy the tailgate with friends Ice chests: The bigger the better, fill with plenty of fluids. Lawn chairs: At least two, any style. Sunscreen: In Lindsay, even though we're outdoorsy, we still need a healthy reminder! Clothing: Comfortable, low-key, shorts and jeans, t-shirts, etch. Accent: Don't worry if you don't talk the lingo, at Lindsay's Chili Cookoffs everyone's welcome and everyone's equal.