“RED DIRT” Chili Cook-off Coming to Blackwell February 5th

The Top of OK Jam organization, which hosted Blackwell’s first-ever red dirt country music concert during the 2021 Homecoming weekend, is seeking the best chili masters in the county for the group’s first Chili Classic cook-off February 5th at the Blackwell Event Center.

Chili-cooking teams can enter the event for $35. Guests can join in on all-you-can-eat taste-testing for $10. There is no admission charge for children under the age of 5. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places, and a People’s Choice award will be given. Beer, wine, soda and water will be served by Blackwell Veterans of Foreign Wars members.

Musical artists Levi Walker and Cassy Kendrick will perform at the Event Center, and the line-up for the 2022 Top of OK Jam will be announced.

The entry form requires a team name, the name of the team captain, the chili recipe name, a spiciness rating of 1-5 and contact details.

Teams will be responsible for setting up and cleaning their assigned stations.

Entry forms can be found at City of Blackwell, Oklahoma – Government Facebook page.

and can be submitted to [email protected].