from the Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ — The Meadowlands Racetrack is calling all cooks for its first ever Homestyle Chili Cookoff to be held Saturday (Jan. 30) at the East Rutherford facility. The contest offers a $1,000 first place prize plus a spot in the International Chili Society’s World Championship cook-off in Reno, Nevada.

Homestyle chili is defined by the International Chili Society as the cook’s favorite combination of ingredients resulting in a dish seasoned with chili peppers and spices. Contestants must cook their chili on site between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with judging promptly after.

“This event is another opportunity for us to create a unique event to expose new fans to our beautiful facility,” said Meadowlands General Manager and CEO Jason M. Settlemoir. “Plus, who wouldn’t love to cook and sample chili on a cold winter day!”

Cooks, both amateur and professional, are invited to register to participate by visiting the sign-up page at www.playmeadowlands.com. There is a $20 registration fee that must be paid prior to the start of cooking that covers the membership fee to the International Chili Society.

In addition to the chili competition, a separate side contest for homemade salsa will also be conducted, offering the winner a $500 first prize.

For complete rules and information, visit www.playmeadowlands.com.