SAN DIEGO Credit unions in California, Nevada and Arizona are being invited to compete for the best chili award and $10,000 for their pet charities at the “Xpress Data, Inc. Credit Union Chili Challenge” at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racetrack on Aug. 3.
The chili contest is sponsored by Xpress Data and is sanctioned by the International Chili Society. The credit union chili team finishing in first place will qualify to compete in the Homestyle Division of the 47th Annual International Chili Society World’s Championship Chili Cook-Off in Palm Springs, October 11-13.
Founded in 1967, the International Chili Society sanctions more than 200 chili cook-offs every year. All winners of ICS sanctioned cook-offs qualify to compete for cash prizes and awards at the World’s Championship Chili Cook-Off held each year in October.
“We see it as an ideal venue to display and taste some fantastic chili recipes but also help spread the word about the value of credit unions to thousands of consumers at a very popular venue in Southern California the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racetrack,” said Mike Cooper, CEO of Xpress Data.
Participating credit unions can enter teams having a Chief Cook and up to three assistants. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place chili along with best booth decoration and best chili team showmanship.
