Your chili is judged by a panel of experienced chili judges in the world championship.
Some people enjoy such activities as sewing or gardening as a favorite pastime, while others prefer to spend their time in the kitchen, inventing and perfecting their favorite recipes. If you are someone who has a knack for making delicious chili, you can enter your creation in the World Chili Championship -- an annual event organized by the nonprofit International Chili Society. To make it as far as the world championships, you must first earn your spot by participating in local competitions.
Instructions
1. Visit the International Chili Society's webpage and navigate to the "Sign Up" page on the top right of the main page. To compete in any ICS competitions (including the world championship) you must be a valid cardholder of an ICS membership. Follow the online instructions to become a member. The cost is $50 USD per year, as of 2011.
2. Locate the time and place of the next chili cook-off in your district. The ICS website has the "Find a Cookoff section, where members can locate cook-offs in their area.
3. Prepare a red chili, chili verde or salsa for competition and participate in the district competition. To move on to the world championship, you must win your district cook-off, followed by a win in the regional cook-off and then victory in the all-state cook-off.
4. Accept the invitation to attend the World Chili Cook-off once you have won all subsequent competitions. Once you have won the leading competitions, you will be eligible to compete in the world championship.
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