Firefighters from all over the state will come together and battle each to find out “WHO WILL REIGN SUPREME”. The United Phoenix Firefighters Association is hosting the 3rd Annual Firefighters vs. Firefighters vs. Local Chefs in a chili cook off.

A total of 30 teams will compete for the title of  King or Queen of Chili. Judges will decide not only who makes the best chili, but will judge the teams on the most creative booth. A people's choice will be decided after all the judging has finished.

The public is invited to come out and enjoy live music and sample all of the chili.

$10 admission includes all the samples of chili you can eat

Admission is free for kids 12 and under.

Kids play area will be on-site

Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available for purchase

Beer, Soda and water will be available for purchase

Proceeds will go to United Phoenix Firefighter Charities and local food banks

Teams consist of different Firefighters from all over the state along with different local restaurants and other non profits eager to take home the gold.

 

2010 Chili Challenge Saturday, February 20, 2010 11 am to 5 pm Downtown Phoenix on Washington between 1st & 4th Avenues

Prizes for Best Booth
Prizes for Best Chili in three categories
Cowboy Chili
Red Chili
Green Chili

Debbie Gaby, Sleep America
Matt McMahon, Outback Steakhouse
Chef Dad, Television Chef
Claude Mattox, Phoenix City Counsel
Pete Gorraiz, President UPFFA
Bob Khan, Fire Chief PFD
Chris Parker, 98.7 The Peak
Amy Van Dyken 98.7, The Peak and Olympic gold medalist
Jim Sharp, KTAR
Jennifer Kaplan, Spark Design
Mini Salas, 98.7 The Peak
Chef Christopher Gross, Celebrity Chef
John Drady, Vintage Wine Estates
Tess Rafols, Channel 3
Stacie Delkat, Channel 3
Javier Soto, Channel 3
Alexis Delchiaro, Channel 10