BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251109T210000Z DTEND:20251110T000000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff DESCRIPTION:The Carmel Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of one of Carmel Valley's most beloved culinary traditions the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook-Off! \n\nJoin us for a fiery\, flavorful afternoon filled with local chefs\, bold flavors\, refreshing margaritas\, live music\, and a little friendly competition.\n\n\nWhat's Cooking\n\n\n \n Pro & Amateur Chili Competition Who will bring the heat and claim chili champion bragging rights?\n \n \n Margarita Contest Sip\, sample\, and vote for your favorite! (Proudly sponsored by Crossroads Carmel)\n \n \n Live Music & Entertainment Taste\, toast\, and groove all afternoon.\n \n\n\n\nHow to Participate as a Competitor\n\nThink you've got the best chili in town or the most magical margarita? Prove it!\n\n\n \n Chamber Members: $100\n \n \n Non-Members: $150\n \n\n\nEach entry includes:\n\n\n \n One 6' table with black linen and signage\n \n \n Tasting cups\, napkins\, spoons\, and paper goods (provided by the Chamber)\n \n \n Two General Admission tickets to the event\n \n \n Margarita contest entries include cups & ice\n \n\n\nRequirements:\n\n\n \n All food must be fully prepared before arrival\n \n \n Participants must bring their own self-contained heating setup\n \n \n Power access is not guaranteed\n \n\n\n\nWhy Enter?\n\nCompete for bragging rights\, prizes\, and the coveted awards:\n\n\n \n Best Professional Chili\n \n \n Best Amateur Chili\n \n \n Best Margarita\n \n\n\nEvery competitor will serve up samples to both our hungry guests and a panel of judges. Bring your best flavor\, secret ingredients\, or spicy twist and wow the crowd!\n\n\n\nMUSICAL GUESTS \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Alex Lucero Band is a Soul/Americana act from Santa Cruz\, CA\, led by powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Alex Lucero and his wife\, Justina. Known for their rich musicianship and undeniable onstage chemistry\, the band has earned over 115\,000 monthly Spotify listeners and captivated audiences worldwide. Recent highlights include placing in the top 3 at Whale Rock Music Festival's Battle of the Bands\, being featured on Jam in the Van\, and touring across Europe and the U.S.\, performing at iconic venues like The Bitter End and Stephen Talkhouse. Blending deep soul with boot-stomping Americana\, The Alex Lucero Band delivers a dynamic\, unforgettable live experience.\n\n\n\nTICKET SALES CLOSE FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 7. No tickets at door.\n\n\n\nHow to Volunteer\n\nTo make the magic happen\, we need awesome volunteers like you. From greeting guests and helping with check-in to supporting chili stations\, collecting ballots\, and keeping the vibes high around the music and margarita areas there's a role for every skill and smile.\n\n\n\nFor volunteer opportunities - CLICK HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Carmel Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of one of Carmel Valley&rsquo\;s most beloved culinary traditions&mdash\;the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook-Off! 🌶\;️\;✨\;

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Join us for a fiery\, flavorful afternoon filled with local chefs\, bold flavors\, refreshing margaritas\, live music\, and a little friendly competition.

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What&rsquo\;s Cooking

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How to Participate as a Competitor

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Think you&rsquo\;ve got the best chili in town or the most magical margarita? Prove it!

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Each entry includes:

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Requirements:

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Why Enter?

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Compete for bragging rights\, prizes\, and the coveted awards:

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Every competitor will serve up samples to both our hungry guests and a panel of judges. Bring your best flavor\, secret ingredients\, or spicy twist&mdash\;and wow the crowd!
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\nMUSICAL GUESTS \;
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\nThe Alex Lucero Band is a Soul/Americana act from Santa Cruz\, CA\, led by powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Alex Lucero and his wife\, Justina. Known for their rich musicianship and undeniable onstage chemistry\, the band has earned over 115\,000 monthly Spotify listeners and captivated audiences worldwide. Recent highlights include placing in the top 3 at Whale Rock Music Festival&rsquo\;s Battle of the Bands\, being featured on Jam in the Van\, and touring across Europe and the U.S.\, performing at iconic venues like The Bitter End and Stephen Talkhouse. Blending deep soul with boot-stomping Americana\, The Alex Lucero Band delivers a dynamic\, unforgettable live experience.
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\nTICKET SALES CLOSE FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 7. No tickets at door.
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\nHow to Volunteer
\nTo make the magic happen\, \;we need awesome volunteers like you. From greeting guests and helping with check-in to supporting chili stations\, collecting ballots\, and keeping the vibes high around the music and margarita areas&mdash\;there&rsquo\;s a role for every skill and smile.
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\nFor volunteer opportunities - \;CLICK HERE \;

\n LOCATION:Folktale Winery 8940 Carmel Valley Road UID:e.2640.57082 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260613T184701Z URL:https://members.carmelchamber.org/events/details/great-bowls-of-fire-chili-cookoff-57082 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR