(Joplin, MO) – The 6th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff will be hosted at the Joplin Empire Market on January 18, 2025. Judging will begin at 10:00 am.
Public tasting begins at 10:30 am in the Lineman’s Hall (Hall 1) — a suggested donation of $5 will allow patrons to visit all the contestants and get cups of chili to try. Complementary crackers will be provided. All proceeds from the tasting will go towards the Empire Market’s Bunny & Jane Newton Community Kitchen fund.
Other great market vendors will be set up as well so patrons can come and grab their favorite local breads, produce, wine, plants, honey, eggs, coffee, pastured meat, bath and body products, and artisan goods.
Applications for the Chili Cookoff contestants are open now, here, or applicants can apply via the Facebook event page. Applications will be accepted until January 11 and there is a $20 entry fee per individual contestant. A list of rules and regulations is available on the application site.
Cash prizes and trophies will given for first, second, and third place as well as a trophy for People’s Choice.
All proceeds of the fundraiser will benefit the Empire Market and Downtown Joplin Alliance. For questions, please contact Kearstin Mattox at kearstin@downtownjoplin.com.
About Downtown Joplin Alliance:
Downtown Joplin Alliance is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of the downtown community as a thriving, safe and attractive center of art, history, enterprise, commerce, culture, residence and entertainment. Downtown Joplin is host to many monthly, seasonal, and annual events designed to encourage community involvement and stimulate the local economy.
Reference:
Kearstin Mattox
Downtown Joplin Alliance
kearstin@downtownjoplin.com
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