MEMBER’S CHILI CHALLENGE & BAKING BATTLE

You Pick the Champion!

November 20th 11am – 1pm
SB Civic Center, 565 Cassia boulevard, Satellite Beach

If you would like to be a contestant and compete, the online registration information is below. If you would like assistance registering, Becky will be available at Bingo on Mondays from 9am-1pm at the Teen Zone.

THE CHILI CHALLENGE & BAKING BATTLE

Official Rules

DATE: November 20, 2026
TIME: 11am – 1pm
LOCATION: Satellite Beach Civic Center
CHILI CHALLENGE & BAKING BATTLE – BREAD OR DESSERT
10 Entrants in each category • 3 Categories • Fun for Everyone
COME HUNGRY. BRING YOUR BEST. LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!

GENERAL RULES
ELIGIBILITY
• You must be a 55+ Club member in good standing.
• Entries must be prepared by the person entering the competition.
• Each entrant may submit one entry in each category. Each category requires an independent registration at the signupgenius.com
• Entrants may participate in one, two, or all three categories.
• Store-bought or commercially prepared entries are not eligible.
• Entries should be prepared in advance and brought to the event with proper serving utensils.
• The entrant’s name should not be displayed with the entry during judging.
• Entrants should not identify their entry to judges while judging is underway.
• All entries must be delivered to the Satellite Beach Civic Center between 10am and 10:30am on November 20, 2026.
• ANY violations of the above eligibility rules will result in disqualification.
INGREDIENTS & ALLERGENS
Every entrant must provide an ingredient list typed on an 8.5” X 11” sheet of paper.
Major allergens must be clearly identified, including:
☐ Wheat/Gluten
☐ Dairy/Milk
☐ Eggs
☐ Peanuts
☐ Tree Nuts
☐ Soy
☐ Sesame
☐ Other: __________________________________
Unusual ingredients, including alcohol, should also be identified.

FOOD SAFETY
All food must be prepared, transported, stored, and served in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Chili must be brought in a crock pot and maintained at an appropriate serving temperature (at or above 140 degrees F).
• Foods requiring refrigeration must be brought in an appropriate container with ice in a chafing pan to remain properly chilled (below 40 degrees F).
• Each entry must bring an appropriate serving utensil.
• Guests should use clean plates and utensils when sampling entries.
• The organizers reserve the right to remove an entry if there is a reasonable food-safety concern.

JUDGING
Guests will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite entry in each competition.
• Each guest receives one vote per category.
• Guests vote using the provided ticket (a different color for each category).
• Entrants may vote if they have purchased a ticket to the event.
• The entry receiving the most tickets wins the competition in that category.
• In the event of a tie, the 55+ Club may conduct a second vote among the tied entries.
• The 55+ Club executive board will be responsible for the counting of tickets, assigning first, second and third place winners, and the announcing of said winners.
• The executive board’s decisions are final.

SPORTSMANSHIP
This is a friendly competition!
• Be respectful of all entrants.
• Do not tamper with another entrant’s food or ticket collection.
• Do not interfere with another entrant’s presentation.
• Keep comments about entries positive and respectful.
• Most importantly — have fun!

THE CHILI CHALLENGE
Chili Competition Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Each entrant must provide a minimum of 3.5 quarts of chili. Chili must be brought in a crock pot and be kept at a safe serving temperature (above 140 degrees F.).
This amount is intended to provide generous tasting servings for approximately 60 guests while allowing guests to sample multiple entries.
CHILI STYLE
There is no required style of chili. Entrants may prepare:
• Traditional chili
• Texas-style chili
• Bean chili
• Chicken or turkey chili
• Pork chili
• Vegetarian chili
• White chili
• Spicy or mild chili
• Specialty or creative chili
BAKING BATTLE
Bread Competition Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Each entrant must provide approximately 24 tasting portions of one homemade bread.
ACCEPTABLE ENTRIES
Examples include:
• Loaf bread
• Dinner rolls
• Biscuits
• Cornbread
• Focaccia
• Baguettes
• Sourdough
• Rye bread
• Challah
• Specialty breads
• Other homemade breads
QUANTITIES
Loaf: 1 large loaf sliced into approximately 24 tasting pieces
Rolls: 24 rolls
Biscuits: 24 biscuits
Cornbread: One 9×13-inch pan cut into approximately 24 pieces
Other entries should provide approximately 24 tasting portions.
BAKING BATTLE
Dessert Competition Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Each entrant must provide approximately 24 tasting portions of one homemade sweet dessert.
ACCEPTABLE ENTRIES
Examples include:
• Cakes
• Pies
• Cookies
• Brownies
• Blondies
• Cheesecake
• Cupcakes
• Cobblers
• Crisps
• Bars
• Tarts
• Puddings
• Specialty desserts
• Other homemade sweet desserts
QUANTITIES
Cake: One 9-inch cake cut into approximately 24 tasting portions
Brownies/Bars: 24 pieces
Cookies: 24–30 cookies
Cupcakes: 24 mini cupcakes or equivalent tasting portions
Cheesecake: One 9-inch cheesecake cut into tasting portions
Cobbler/Crisp: One 9×13-inch pan cut into approximately 24 portions
Other desserts should provide approximately 24 tasting portions.

For more information please call 321-773-6458 or you can email satbeach55@yahoo.com OR raud@satellitebeach.gov