Event Description
Get ready to spice things up at Big Dog Station’s Jack White 30th Annual Chili Cook-Off! This year’s event, benefiting Gilda’s Club South Florida, will be bigger and bolder than ever, with two divisions for competitors: the Amateur Home Cooks Division and a special First Responders Division for local heroes, including cops, firefighters, paramedics, and healthcare workers.
Think you’ve got the best chili in Broward County? Grab a team of four and enter the cook-off to prove it! Teams will take over a 10x10 space to decorate, cook, and compete for top prizes. Judging will be based on Taste, Texture, Presentation, Team Theme, and People’s Choice, with awards given in both divisions - First Responders Division & Amateur Home Chili Cookers. Prizes include cash, bar tabs, and gift certificates!
Event Details:
Registration: Amateur Home Cooks: $40 for early registration until 1/31/2025. After this date, the cost will go up to $50.
First Responders: $25 for early registration until 1/31/2025. After this date, the cost will go up to $30.
Final Registration Deadline: February 14, 2025. Payment may be made via money order, company check or online via the
event website at www.GildasSouthFlorida.org
Tasting Begins: 1 p.m.
Fun Extras: 50/50 raffles, people’s choice voting, and numerous prizes!
*Fees collected from teams, raffles, 50/50, sponsorships are considered a tax-deductible.
Event Schedule:
10:00 a.m.- Cooking Teams Begin Cooking & Prepping Chili
12:00 p.m. - Booth Setup and Decorating Completed by Teams
1:00 p.m. - Chili may be served to general tasters
3:00 p.m. - Judges begin tasting chili
4:30 p.m. - Announcement of chili cook-off winners
Visit Big Dog Station’s Facebook Events page or visit Big Dog Station to learn more and register your team. Don’t miss out on a day of food, fun, and friendly competition – all for a fantastic cause!
Tickets and Sponsorships
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor – $2,500 (Exclusive to One Sponsor)
➢ 1 10x10 ft Space & Team Entry (4ppl) to compete
➢ 1 VIP Table/Seating for 8 Under Patio Bar for the day
➢ Prominent advertising in all forms of local and social media
➢ Company Name and Logo on any publicity banners and day of event as the Major Event Sponsor
➢ Prominent recognition in a formal “Thank You” during the awards ceremony and mentioned during any
announcements.
➢ Recognition as Presenting Sponsor at the cook-off
➢ Thank You Plaque from the event
Jalapeño Sponsor – $500 (Four Sponsorships Available at this Level)
➢ 1 10 x 10 space Team Entry (4ppl) to compete
➢ Logo and company name featured on any online and printed marketing material
➢ Company name and logo on event posters, banners, and pre-event promotions.
➢ Formal “Thank You” during the awards ceremony and mentioned during any announcements.
➢ Recognition as the Jalapeno Sponsor at the Cook-Off
Habanero Sponsor – $750 (Two Sponsorships Available at this Level)
➢ 1 10 x 10 space Team Entry (4ppl) to compete
➢ Logo and company name featured on any online and printed marketing material
➢ 1 VIP table/seating for 6 front row for judging/presentations
➢ Company name and logo in a prominent position on event posters, banners, and pre-event promotions.
➢ Prominent recognition in a formal “Thank You” during the awards ceremony and mentioned during any
announcements.
➢ Recognition as the Habanero Sponsor at the Cook-Off
➢ Thank You Gift
Sweet Pepper Sponsor – $250 (Four Sponsorships are Available at this Level)
➢ 1 10 x 10 space Team Entry (4ppl) to compete
➢ Logo and company name featured on any online and printed marketing material
➢ Company name listed on event posters, banners, and pre-event promotions.
➢ “Thank You” during the awards ceremony and mentioned during any announcements.
➢ Recognition as the Habanero Sponsor at the Cook-Off
➢ Thank You Gift
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Event Location
Big Dog Station
3148 NE 12th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 US
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