CFEC Charity Chili Cookoff — Central Florida East Coast Charities

1st Annual CFEC Charities Chili Cook-Off — Registration

$25

Registration Fee

Dec 1

Deadline · 5:00 PM

1st–3rd

Places Awarded

Before You Cook

Official Rules & Judging

All chilis must be homemade.
Anything goes — no ingredient restrictions.
All major allergens must be disclosed.
Minimum quantity is 1.5 gallons.
Hot chilis must be maintained at 140°F during service.
Teams are responsible for their own set ups (tables, tents, etc) as well as all serving and tasting utensils/containers.

Judging

Winner is decided by People's Choice vote. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by a coin toss.

Prizes

1stPlace

2ndPlace

3rdPlace

Please Read Carefully

Liability Waiver, Release & Hold Harmless

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Chili Cook-Off (the "Event") hosted by Central Florida East Coast Charities, Inc. ("CFEC Charities," "we," or "us"), I, the undersigned participant, on behalf of myself and any team members or guests I bring, agree to the following terms:

Assumption of Risk. I understand that cooking and food preparation activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to burns, cuts, slips, falls, foodborne illness, and exposure to open flame or hot equipment. I voluntarily assume all such risks associated with my participation in the Event.
Release of Liability. I release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue CFEC Charities, its officers, directors, volunteers, sponsors, and Space Coast Harley-Davidson as the owner of the event venue, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, illness, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or my property while participating in the Event.
Food Safety Acknowledgment. I confirm that all ingredients used are fit for human consumption, that I have followed safe food handling practices, and that I will disclose any known allergens to Event staff prior to judging or public sampling.
Media Release. I grant CFEC Charities permission to photograph and/or video record me and my team during the Event and to use such images for promotional and charitable purposes without compensation.
Rules Compliance. I agree to comply with all Event rules, judging procedures, and instructions given by CFEC Charities staff and volunteers, and understand that failure to do so may result in disqualification without refund of entry fee.

I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY.

Reserve Your Pot

Team Registration

🌶️ Your registration is being submitted. Thank you!

Team & Captain Info

Team Name *

Chili Entry Name

Team Captain Name *

Number of Team Members

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Mailing Address *

Emergency Contact Name & Phone *

Chili Details & Compliance

Heat Level *

Mild Medium Hot

Hot chilis must be held at 140°F during service (Rule 5).

Allergen Disclosure *

Additional Notes

Payment

The $25 team registration fee is payable securely through CFEC Charities' Squarespace checkout. After your registration is successfully submitted, a payment window will appear. Please do not enter card information on this form.

Waiver & Electronic Signature

Participant Printed Name *

Age (leave blank if 18 or older)

Parent/Guardian Printed Name & Signature (required if participant is under 18)

I have read the Liability Waiver, Release, and Hold Harmless Agreement above, fully understand its terms, and sign it freely and voluntarily. I understand that typing my name above constitutes my electronic signature. *

I confirm my chili is homemade, will total at least 1.5 gallons, and I have read and agree to the official rules of the 1st Annual CFEC Charities Chili Cook-Off. *

After submitting, complete the $25 payment using the secure checkout button. Entries must be received by 5:00 PM on December 1, 2026.