3rd Annual
Five Alarm Mountain Madness Chili Cook-Off
at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012
11 am - 5 pm
Nemacolin's 3rd Annual Five Alarm Mountain Madness is an ICS - International Chili Society sanctioned cook-off. Participants can compete in three categories: Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa. Over $5,000 in cash prizes with a $2,000 prize to the 1st place Red Chili!
Nemacolin has been named a Regional Cook-off! Winners qualify directly for the World's Championship!
*This event is an official ICS sanctioned regional cook-off.
*Portion of event proceeds to benefit the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department.
What Is ICS?
Sign Me Up
Event Schedule
Prizes
Restaurant Division
Community Cook-Off
Sponsors
Vendors
WHAT IS ICS?
The International Chili Society (ICS) is a non-profit organization that sanctions chili cook-offs with judging and cooking rules & regulations. These events are world wide and benefit charities or non-profit organizations. All winners of ICS sanctioned cookoffs qualify to compete for cash prizes and awards at the World's Championship Chili Cook-Off held each year in October. The ICS is the largest food contest, festival organization in the world.
The ICS has thousands of members worldwide who cook, judge and have a good time in helping raise needed funds for worthwhile charities or non-profit organizations. They are called Chiliheads!
| Event Brochure |
| Register for our 2012 Cook-Off! |
| Download the 2012 ICS Rules & Regulations *ICS Registered Cooks, must adhere to the rules and regulations sanctioned by the International Chili Society. |
| Join ICS - Not an ICS Member, learn more |
| Community Cook-Off *Not an ICS Member, but still want to compete? Learn more about how you can earn bragging rights! |
For more information or to register for the 3rd Annual Five Alarm Mountain Madness Chili Cook-Off, please contact Ashli Mazer at [email protected] or by phone at 724.329.6387.
| We look forward to welcoming... | |
| Brett Keisel Pittsburgh Steelers, Defensive End | Cameron Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers, Defensive End |
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| Phil Bourque Two-time Stanley Cup champion &Pittsburgh Penguins Analyst | Arron Asham, Pittsburgh Penguins, Right Wing |
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| As 2012 Celebrity Guest Judges! | |
Friday, June 8, 2012
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cook's Party - Ski Lodge - Private Party for Registered
ICS Cooks
Saturday, June 9, 2012
8:00 am - 9:30 am Registration & Event Set-Up
*Cooks - please have your ICS Number available at this
time. You will be allowed to bring in your vehicles for
unloading purposes. A special parking area near the
cook-off will be designated for cooks.
9:00 am Cook's Meeting
10:00 am Lighting of the Stoves - Verde & Salsa
10:30 am Lighting of the Stoves - Red
11:00 am Event Opens - No Gate Fee!
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Pony Rides
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain Madness Festival
$25* Adult All Access Pass: Fatbird Flyer, Jeep® Demo Ride
Alongs, 40' & 20' Ropes Courses, Climbing Wall,
Classic Zip Line, Mini Golf, Disc Golf & More!
$10* Children All Access Pass: Fatbird Flyer, Jeep® Demo
Ride Alongs, Little Tykes Ropes Course, Climbing Wall,
Mini Golf, Disc Golf, Pony Rides & More!
*Price includes all access to activities from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Kidz Korner - Arts and Crafts for Kidz!
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Craft Vendor Fair - We welcome a variety of Artisans!
Sign Up Today to be a Vendor!
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Food Concessions - A la carte
11:00 am - 9:00 pm CaddyShack Open - Serving the best BBQ! - A la carte
12:00 pm Purchase your $5 Tasting Kits to taste
award winning chili. Vote for your top 5 in People's Choice.
Proceeds benefit the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department
12:00 pm Salsa Turn In
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Live Musical Entertainment - Girlz In Black Hats (Country)
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm BrewFest - Price TBD
Includes: $5 Chili Tasting Kit, Unlimited Tastings (while
supplies last) & Glass Das Boot Beer Mug ($15 value).
| We Look Forward To Welcoming The Following Breweries & Distributors | |
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![]() Woodchuck Cider: Amber, Granny Smith 802, Spring Limited Reslease & Crisp | |
1:00 pm Chili Verde Turn In
2:00 pm Pepper Eating Event Contest
2:30 pm Red Chili Turn In
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Live Music Entertainment - The Delaney's (Rock)
4:00 pm People’s Choice Closes
5:00 pm Announcement of Winners & Prizes
*Schedule of events is subject to change.
PRIZES:
Over $5,000 in cash prizes to be awarded! Plaques will also accompany the prizes listed below for 1st - 3rd in each ICS Category, as well as the Community Cook-Off prize.
| ICS Cook-Off Prizes: | |||
| Red Chili | Chili Verde | Salsa | |
| 1st | $2,000 | $500 | $250 |
| 2nd | $500 | $250 | $100 |
| 3rd | $250 | $100 | $50 |
| Prizes also for Best Showmanship and People’s Choice. | |||
| Community Cook-Off Prize: | |
| 1st | $200 Nemacolin Gift Certificate & Plaque |
RESTAURANT DIVISION
Download the Restaurant Division Registration Form.
Have you been told that your Restaurant has the BEST Chili? Now is the time to PROVE it! Register for the Restaurant Division at Nemacolin’s 3rd Annual Five Alarm Mountain Madness Chili Cook-Off for the ultimate bragging rights!
Winner will receive a Plaque declaring your Chili as the BEST as well as a One-Night Nemacolin Stay & $100 in Resort Spending Credits! Prize package valued at $700!
This event is a great way to market your business to the local community or simply to feed your competitive nature.
COMMUNITY COOK-OFF
Download the Community Cook-Off Registration Form.
Have you been told before that your chili is the BEST? Do you want bragging rights? Then sign-up TODAY for the Community Cook-Off portion of the 3rd Annual Five Alarm Mountain Madness Chili Cook-off?
Winner receives a $200 Nemacolin Gift Certificate! The Community Cook-Off is open to the general public, clubs, etc. Cooks in the Community Cook-Off are not ICS Members and do not need to adhere to the ICS competition rules and regulations.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our 2012, 3rd Annual Five Alarm Mountain Madness Sponsors!
| HABANREO SPONSOR: | |
| All Occasions | |
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CAYENNE SPONSOR: | |
| Turner's Dairy: | WebbMason: |
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| SERRANO SPONSOR: | |
| Cronmiller | |
| JALAPENO SPONSOR: | |
| Green Grocer | |
| PA Beef Council |
Interested in becoming a Sponsor? Click Here to download our Sponsorship Packet to learn how you can aid in one of the largest sanctioned Cook-Off events in Pennsylvania! For more information, please contact Grace Shaffer at [email protected] or by phone at 724.329.6380.
VENDORS
Register Today
Registration is now available for Craft Vendors interested in the Craft Fair taking place during the 3rd Annual Five Alarm Mountain Madness Chili Cook-Off event. Space is limited and reserved on a first come, first serve basis.