Orlando Chili Cook Off in Baldwin Park promises hot mouths and full bellies

Events for Change, Inc. is organizing the Orlando Chili Cook-off* in Baldwin Park Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Corrine Commons (Baldwin Park) 1913 Meeting Place Orlando, Fl 32814. $7 entry fee, which includes samples of all the competing chilies. Gates open at 12 noon. All proceeds of the Orlando Chili Cook-off to benefit Special Olympics Florida.

Judges include Orlando City Commissioner Robert F. Stuart, TV personality and professional chef Jon Ashton, and Mitch English of the Daily Buzz. Festival attendees will also get the chance to vote for their favorite chili contender to win the People’s Choice award.

Local foodies and families will enjoy chili samples from local chefs, residents, and previous chili cook off champions. Local bands and business owners will also be on hand.

Want to enter the contest? Each team must register and pay ($25 pre-registration) for one or more booth sites each booth entry gives your team the opportunity to participate in both competitions, The Grand Prize and the People’s Choice. Contestant Information

The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver, as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem and the life skills necessary to be productive, respected and contributing members of their communities.

*This event officially sanctioned by CASI - Chili Appreciation Society International.