🥄 Ruck & Roll Chili Cook-Off 🌶️

Sunday, November 2 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Blue Marsh National Recreation Area | Part of the IM ABLE Fall-Out Fest

 
🔥 Think You’ve Got the Best Chili in the Ranks?

Step up to the pot and prove it! The Ruck & Roll Chili Cook-Off is open to all — from kitchen commandos to backyard chefs. This fun, people’s choice competition will bring the heat as attendees sample, savor, and vote for their favorite chili.

 
💰 Entry Fees & Prizes

• Competitors: no fee to register!
• Ruck & Roll Participants: FREE chili samples! Everyone else $5. 
• 🏆 Winner receives $100 cash and serious bragging rights!
   

⏰ Schedule

• Check-In & Setup: 10:00 AM
• Tasting & Voting: 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM
• Awards: 2:00 PM

 

 🍲 Competitor Guidelines

• Space is limited! Only 8 entries will be accepted.
• Each competitor must bring 1.5–2 gallons of chili, fully cooked prior to arrival.
• There is no electricity on site. Propane or camp stoves are recommended.
• IM ABLE will provide disposables — napkins, 2 oz sample cups, and spoons.
• Competitors are responsible for their own serving utensils and setup.
• We have a limited number of camp stoves available to loan — please contact Becky Rennix at becky@imablefoundation.org to reserve one.
• Set up your station by 10:45 AM; tastings begin promptly at 11:00.
   

🧑‍🍳 Tasting & Judging

• Attendees will serve as the judges — this is a People’s Choice event.
• Each attendee will receive tasting cups and a voting ballot to sample and select their favorite chili.
• The chili with the most votes wins the cash prize and the title of Ruck & Roll Chili Champion!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Community Celebration

Even if you’re not competing, come enjoy:

• Campfires & S’mores 🔥
• Fall crafts & family fun 🍂
• Nature hikes & live camaraderie 🎶
• The best chili this side of the barracks!
   

🪖 Join the Ranks
 

• Competitors: $25 donation — limited spots, register early! (Use the button below to register)
• Attendees: $5 tasting fee at entry (Available at the event)
• Ruck & Roll Racers: Chili sampling is on the house! 

Questions or want to sign up?
 
📧 Contact Becky Rennix at becky@imablefoundation.org