RAIN OR SHINE THE EVENT GOES ON
WHAT TIME DO THE GATES OPEN?
GATES OPEN AT 10:30AM ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 26TH. FIRST BAND GOES ON AT 11AM & EVENT LASTS UNTIL 7PM.
WHO ARE THE BANDS?
WE HAVE 4 TRIBUTE BANDS THIS YEAR, BANDS WHICH SPECIALIZE IN COVERING FAMOUS ACTS. THIS YEAR WE HAVE CREATED THE ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK LINE-UP.
HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS?
TICKETS ARE $10 FOR ADULTS. CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE. TICKETS ARE SOLD ONLY ON SITE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
WHAT ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT FOR TICKETS AND FOOD/BEVERAGES?
CASH ONLY. THERE WILL BE ATM'S ON SITE (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VENUE).
ARE CHILI SAMPLES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF A TICKET?
300 CHILI TEAMS WILL BE PROVIDING FREE SAMPLES OF THEIR CHILI THROUGHOUT THE DAY. (SAVE YOUR TICKET STUB AND USE IT TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE CHILI - A PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF THE DAY.) ALL OTHER FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE AN ADDITIONAL COST.
*NOTE: Chili samples may run out before the event comes to an end.
ARE PETS ALLOWED AT THE EVENT?
NO PETS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED.
AS AN ATTENDEE, WHAT CAN I BRING INTO THE EVENT SITE?
BLANKETS OR FOLDING CHAIRS ARE ALLOWED. PLEASE BRING PROPER IDENTIFICATION FOR PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. NO COOLERS OR OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED. ANY SUSPICIOUS ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT A SPONSOR BOOTH?
PLEASE EMAIL DANICA BROWN, THE CHILI COOK-OFF COORDINATOR, FOR DETAILS: CHILI@UNITEDDISTINC.COM
HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT BEING A FOOD OR BEVERAGE VENDOR AT THE EVENT?
ALL FOOD/BEVERAGE VENDORS MUST CONTACT STONE MOUNTAIN PARK DIRECTLY AND SPEAK WITH THE FOOD MANAGER: (770) 498-5685 ; VENDORS OTHER THAN FOOD/BEVERAGE MUST PURCHASE A SPONSOR BOOTH TO BE A PART OF THE EVENT.
CHILI PARTICIPANT FAQ’S:
HOW CAN I ENTER MY CHILI, STEW, AND/OR CORNBREAD INTO THE COOK-OFF?
EACH TEAM MUST REGISTER FOR ONE OR MORE BOOTH SITES FOR ENTRY IN THE GREAT MILLER LITE CHILI COOK-OFF. EACH BOOTH SITE COSTS $100. EACH BOOTH ENTRY GIVES YOUR TEAM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL FOOD CATEGORIES (CHILI, BRUNSWICK STEW, AND CORNBREAD), COMPETE FOR THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD, AND BE JUDGED FOR A SHOWMANSHIP AWARD. SEE THE INFO & ENTRY PAGE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM AND SITE MAP.
AFTER THE PURCHASE OF MY BOOTH, WHAT IS PROVIDED?
EACH $100 ENTRY FEE PROVIDES YOU WITH A 12’ X 12’ (APPROX.) BOOTH SPACE. THIS IS A MARKED OFF AREA WITHIN WHICH YOU CAN CREATE YOUR CHILI BOOTH. OTHER ITEMS PROVIDED TO YOU ARE: SAMPLE CUPS TO DISTRIBUTE TO EVENT ATTENDEES, QUART CUPS TO PLACE YOUR CHILI, STEW, AND/OR CORNBREAD IN FOR JUDGING, AND A SPECIAL CHILI COOK-OFF GIFT. IF MORE THAN A 12’ X 12’ AREA IS NEEDED FOR YOUR BOOTH, WE ENCOURAGE THAT YOU PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE BOOTH SPACE.
Does it cost extra to participate in all the food categories (chili, Brunswick stew, and cornbread)?
No, your $100 entry fee entitles you to participate in all 3 categories, or just one or two if that is all you want to cook.
CAN I USE MY BOOTH TO ADVERTISE A COMPANY OR AN ORGANIZATION?
THERE IS A NO ADVERTISING POLICY: NO PROMOTING, SELLING, OR DISPLAYING A COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION'S NAME, PRODUCT, SERVICE, ETC. AT YOUR BOOTH OR WITHIN THE EVENT GROUNDS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS FOOD, DRINK, OR NOVELTIES TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. ANY BOOTH PROMOTING OUTSIDE SPONSORSHIP WILL BE DISQUALIFIED & REMOVED FROM THE SITE.
CAN I BRING BEER TO THE EVENT?
CONTESTANTS MAY BRING IN BEER TO THEIR CAMPSITE THE NIGHT BEFORE; HOWEVER THE DAY OF THE EVENT, THE CHILI COOK-OFF ATTENDEES MUST PURCHASE FROM THE STONE MOUNTAIN BEER VENDORS. IMPORTANT NOTE: CONTESTANTS, PLEASE OBSERVE THAT THIS EVENT IS THE GREAT MILLER LITE CHILI COOK-OFF. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS- IF WE CATCH YOU DRINKING BUD…THERE WILL BE REPERCUSSIONS! REMEMBER THAT THE MILLER FAMILY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING BEERS: MILLER LITE, MGD, MILLER HIGH LIFE, ICEHOUSE, FOSTERS, PILSNER URQUELL & PERONI. YOU HAVE PLENTY OF CHOICES FOR THE DISCERNING BEER DRINKER, BECAUSE WITHOUT OUR SPONSORS, WE CANNOT PUT ON THIS EVENT. ALSO, NO LIQUOR IS ALLOWED IN STONE MOUNTAIN PARK, PARK RULES.
WHERE CAN I STAY FOR THE CHILI COOK-OFF?
CONTESTANTS CAN CAMP ONSITE FRIDAY NIGHT IN THEIR DESIGNATED BOOTH SPACE, BUT MUST MOVE TO THE CAMPSITE IF YOU PLAN TO STAY FOR SATURDAY NIGHT. IF YOU LIKE THE COMFORTS OF A NICE HOTEL ROOM, THERE ARE TWO HOTELS WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE STONE MOUNTAIN PARK.
MARRIOTT EVERGREEN CONFERENCE RESORT
WWW.EVERGREENRESORT.COM
(770) 879-9900
STONE MOUNTAIN INN
(770) 469-3311