On February 21st, 2015 Downtown Laurel will come alive as the thrill of intense competition, the cool, crisp air and the sounds of the crowds, hungry for a taste of this year’s winning recipe, fill the streets of our beautiful historic district.
Don’t miss the experience and exposure of the 2015 Magnolia State Bank Chili Cook Off. Join us this February for one of Laurel Main Street’s most popular events and get your business, and your famous chili recipe, in front of over 3,000 local customers and chili-lovers.
Compete for a $1,000 GRAND PRIZE
Do your friends beg to try your latest culinary creation? Is your signature chili the talk of every family get-together?
Here’s your chance to show off your favorite recipe and compete for our fabulous prizes, all while contributing to the continued growth and revitalization of our beautiful Downtown!
Prizes generously provided by Magnolia State Bank
- Grand Prize: $1000 & the coveted traveling chili trophy
- 2nd Prize: $500
- 3rd Prize: $250
- People’s Choice: Hand-crafted pottery by Carl Buchanan
- Spirit Award: Hand-crafted pottery by Carl Buchanan
Assemble your team of 5 or less members, gather your ingredients (all chili must be cooked on site) and prepare to face our expert judges!
Will your team bring home the $1,000 grand prize and the traveling chili trophy?
Forms & Information
Download the forms below and return them to Laurel Main Street at 409 Oak St by February 16, 2015 and get ready to delight the crowds and defeat the competition on February 21!
Sponsorship Opportunities
This ever-growing event is the place to be this February for your Laurel business!
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: February 6, 2015
The benefits of sponsoring a fun, family-friendly event such as this are sure to reach far beyond the day itself. Enjoy positive exposure while providing local consumers with an experience they’re sure to remember – right here in Downtown Laurel!
Thank you to Magnolia State Bank for their 3rd consecutive 5-Alarm Sponsorship! Their generous support is vital to the success of this popular event as they directly provide the funds for our phenomenal prizes and event marketing. Thank you to Sanderson Farms for being a Blazing Sponsor!
$1,000 Blazing Sponsor
- Business feature LMS event page/Facebook/newsletter
- Free cook off team entryChoice of space at event
- Logo on event poster
- Six Chili tickets for your guests
- Six T-Shirts for your guests
$500 Hot Sponsor
- Business feature LMS event page/Facebook/newsletter
- Free cook off team entry
- Choice of space at event
- Name on event poster
- Four Chili tickets for your guests
- Four T-Shirts for your guests
$250 Spicy Sponsor
- Business name listed LMS event page/Facebook/newsletter
- Name on event poster
- Two Chili tickets for your guests
- Two T-shirts for your guests
Please remit payment to: Laurel Main Street, PO Box 1256, Laurel, MS 39441
Memo: Chili Cook off 2015 Sponsorship
DEADLINE: February 6, 2015
Cook Off Chair, Robby Scruggs 601.319.0098 or Laurel Main Street, 601.433.3255
Enter to win this year’s raffle!
You could take home the Bayou Classic 10-Gal. Cast Iron Jambalaya Pot & Tripod Stand! Get your tickets now!
Tickets for this year’s Chili Cook Off Raffle can be purchased from any LMS Board Member or at the event. Tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $20.
