The Roy Ackland Memorial Charity Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair

About The Roy Ackland Memorial Charity Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair

The Roy Ackland Memorial Charity Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair has been created with three purposes in mind: to have a great day and remember Roy, to enjoy some chili with friends and most importantly, to give to charity. All event proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army of Davidson County.

This is a 1-day event (rain or shine) held on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at the Denton FarmPark, South Entrance, located at 4259 Handy Road, Denton, NC 27239. All vendor fees and event proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army of Davidson County. We thank you for your consideration in participating in our memorial charity event.

Chili Cook-off information:

Roy Ackland was a huge fan of chili…in all its delicious forms. Come and honor the memory of Roy by participating in The Roy Ackland Memorial Charity Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair.
The cook-off will be a 1-day event held on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at the Denton FarmPark, South Gate Entrance located at 4259 Handy Road, Denton, NC 27239.
This is a non-profit event, all proceeds will go to the Salvation Army of Davidson County. We encourage anyone and everyone who is passionate about chili to enter.
Since this is a charity event, there is no entry fee to compete, but all contestants must provide five (5) gallons of chili to be distributed to attendees during the event.
All Competitors must complete the application.

Chili that is distributed to attendees can be created and cooked off-site and can be any kind you like (cannot be ‘store bought’ and must adhere to the attached health and safety regulations). The chili submitted for the competition must be created entirely on-site. Chili will be defined as: a stew made of a combination of ingredients resulting in a dish seasoned with chili peppers and spices.
Contestants must provide all necessary equipment to include but not limited to: tents, utensils, tables, cookers, and a 5-lb fire extinguisher. Serving containers, spoons, napkins and gloves will be provided by the organizers. Condiments are the responsibility of the contestant. A MANDATORY Cooks Meeting will be held at 8am Saturday morning, and initial issue of distribution products will be made at that time. Serving will begin at 10am and continue until you run out. A 16-oz cup will be provided to turn in for JUDGING at 2 PM. Once again, all entries must be prepared on-site.
Tickets for chili will be sold by the organizers. NO MONEY WILL BE COLLECTED BY CONTESTANTS. Details for collecting tickets will be provided at the cooks meeting at 8am. Awards will be presented on Saturday at 4pm. Roy loved to eat and it is his family’s wish to honor his memory by recognizing those who make the best chili in the land! As per Roy’s wishes, all proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army of Davidson County.
Craft Fair Vendor Information: The Roy Ackland Memorial Charity Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair has been created with three purposes in mind: to have a great day and remember Roy, to enjoy some chili with friends and most importantly, to give to charity. This is a 1-day event (rain or shine) held on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at the Denton FarmPark, South Entrance, located at 4259 Handy Road, Denton, NC 27239. All vendor fees and event proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army of Davidson County. We thank you for your consideration in participating in our memorial charity event. Contact if interested: royacklandmemorial@gmail.com
PARTICIPANTS: Only applicants who complete all necessary paperwork indicated on the application and receive approval by The Roy Ackland Memorial Charity Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair committee will be allowed to display and sell.
All crafts displayed and sold must be created/produced by the vendor.
OUTDOOR BOOTH SPACE (NO ELECTRICITY): 10×10 space is $ 30.00
INDOOR BOOTH SPACE (WITH ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY): 10x10space is $ 50.00
*All booth spaces are on a first come, first serve basis. Once indoor spaces run-out only outdoor space will be available for rent. 
PAID VENDOR APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED UPON RECEIPT. VENDOR WILL RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF APPROVAL BY THE ROY ACKLAND MEMORIAL CHARITY CHILI COOK-OFF AND CRAFT FAIR COMMITTEE. VENDOR IS NOT CONSIDERED APPROVED UNTIL CONFIRMATION IS SENT. ALL CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE EMAILED.  TO THE ROY ACKLAND MEMORIAL CHARITY CHILI COOK-OFF AND CRAFT FAIR COMMITTEE.

Schedule:

Gates open at 10am and close at 6pm- Use the 4259 Handy rd Denton, NC 27239 address

Entertainment:

  • Hazy Ridge Bluegrass Band plays at 1:00pm
  • John Hofmann plays at 2:00pm
  • Carolina Detour plays at 3:00pm
  • Chili Cook-off awards ceremony will be at 4:00

 

 

 

Here are our official chili cook-off participants! A HUGE thank to each and everyone of them! Come and enjoy some of their chili on Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 6pm

 

Bill Burrow
Jason Ross
Danny Parson
Edgar Hargis