Historic Downtown Monument
and the Historic Monument
Merchants’ Association
are excited to present the
2011 Chili Cook Off and Salsa Tasting
Saturday, September 17 from
11:00am to 3:00pm
An annual event that benefits local causes including the beautification of Historic Downtown Monument and other local charities, the Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Tasting is one of Monument's most popular events.
Community chili and salsa teams will shoot it out for awards and prizes. Your vote will determine the People's Choice Awards. Chili and salsa tasting are available along with cold craft beer and HOT live music.
This year the Chili Cook-off takes place in Limbach Park in Historic Downtown Monument. For more information, please contact vmynhier@townofmonument.net or 719.460.4179.
Do You Dish Out a Mean Chili or Salsa?
Take a group of your favorite friends, co-workers, club members, relatives, poker buddies, sewing circles, etc., and mix well. Add your groups' knowledge of the best darn chili or salsa this side of the Palmer Divide. Stir contents in Historic Downtown Monument. Bring to simmer and garnish with laughs, fame, prizes, tall tales and serve your neighbors with community spirit.
All styles welcome, red, green, white, with or without beans or meat, spicy, mild, sweet, gourmet, traditional and unique!
Entry fee is $35 per team. Call Vicki Mynhier at 719.460.4179 for more information.
Click here for more information including this years' schedule, cook-off rules and application. Remember to sign up early for prime booth space!
Would you like to be a Chili or Salsa Judge?
If you are interested in being a judge for chili or salsa, please contact Karen or Erik Stensland at 719-581-9378.
Another small town event sponsored by the Historic Monument Merchants Association. Proceeds benefit the beautification of the historic downtown as well as other local charities.
