Community Corner
Lutz Centennial Sizzles with Chili Cook-Off
Organizers are looking for some lean, mean chili cooking machines for the upcoming event.
Can you whip up a mean pot of chili?
If so, the organizers of the Lutz Centennial Chili Cook-Off want to hear from you. They’re putting together a field of chili chefs that includes wannabes, experts and novices for a community event Nov. 2.
“Your chili could be judged the best in Lutz by none other than Steve Otto, chili judge extraordinaire and long-time Tampa Tribune columnist,” a callout for participants states.
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The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2 on the grounds of the Lutz Train Depot, at the corner of Lutz Lake Fern Road and U.S. 41. The competition allows team participation with a single chef and two assistants. Registration for teams is $25. The event features two categories – one for families and individuals and the other for clubs and organizations.
Entrants must cook their chili on site and provide their own LP gas-cooking appliance since electricity isn’t available.
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Winners in each category, along with winners of the Team Spirit and Guv’na’s Choice award, will each win $50 and a trophy.
Want to find out more?
Just email lutzchilicookoff@gmail.com for an entry application. The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Oct. 25.
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