East Rutherford, NJ — After being rescheduled due to last week’s winter storm, the Meadowlands Chili Cook-off Winter Edition finally gets underway this Saturday (Feb. 5).

Twenty contestants are registered to compete for the $1,000 Traditional Red grand prize while 15 contestants are entered in the Salsa category, with a $500 grand prize. Both grand prize winners will earn a spot in the International Chili Society’s annual World Championship Chili Cook-off in their categories.

Those interested in participating can still register at this link.

There are also cash prizes for the runners-up in each category:

Traditional Red Chili:
-$1,000 grand prize plus a spot in the ICS’s World Championship Traditional Red Chili Cook-off
-$500-2nd
-$250-3rd

Salsa:
-$500 grand prize plus a spot in the ICS’s World Championship Salsa Category
-$250-2nd
-$100-3rd

People’s Choice:
-$250

Racetrack guests are encouraged to sample the chili and vote for their favorite and vote for the People’s Choice champion. The fan favorite cook will walk away with the $250 prize. Fan favorite voting begins at 7 p.m.; voting tickets will be available in the chili cook off area.

Fans can enjoy live harness racing with first race post time at 6:20 p.m.

For complete chili event details click here.