The Great Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off
Posted by Dustin Horton // January 9, 2014 // News
February 15, 2014 11:30am – 4pm
The 16th Annual Great Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-off will feature chili prepared by approximately 30 restaurants as they compete for the titles of Best Meat/Overall Chili, Best Vegetarian, and People’s Choice Chili. In addition to Chili, there are other Chili related food items. The Chili Cook-off will feature a farmers market with vendors and local wineries, breweries, and farmer’s sampling their goods. All activities will take place on the Commons and surrounding streets.
There will be other events occurring throughout the day of the cook-off including the Chili Olympics, Hot Pepper Showdown, Chili ‘Stache Competition, and Chili Idol Karaoke.
For Tickets:
Pre-Sale VIP Packages- Available February 9 -10 VIP tickets for $20 or 22 VIP tickets for $40 & Sassy Chili Necklace (while supplies last)
Sale Locations: Autumn Leaves Used Book Store, Collegetown Bagels (Collegetown and Downtown), the DIA office located in Center Ithaca at 171 E. State Street in Ithaca.
Why VIP? ** The additional cost associated with the VIP ticket allows the patron access to a separate fast moving VIP line. In order to avoid waiting in long lines to purchase tickets, the DIA encourages attendees to purchase their tickets in advance. (VIP and Non-VIP tickets)**
**Will-call is only available before Friday and will be picked up at the Aurora Street Ticket Booth.
Pre-Sale – Non-VIP tickets – Available February 9 – February 14
$5 for 5 or $10 for 11 for sampling chili, wine, beer or cider. Day of Tickets
Both VIP and Non-VIP Tickets will be sold at the entrances to the commons on Chili Cook-off. A limited number of VIP packages will be sold on February 15. No refunds on chili tickets are given before, during or after the event. For more ticket information call the DIA office at 607-277-8679 or email ithacachilicookoff@gmail.com
Volunteers are needed! Email: helpoutdowntown@gmail.com today!
The event is sponsored by the Tompkins Trust Company, Cayuga Radio Group, MAINES Paper and Food Service and the Downtown Ithaca Alliance. For more information and event details, please like us on Facebook, visit downtownithaca.com or call the DIA office at 607-277-8679.
