SAN DIEGO–A record number of teams have entered the 2018 XDI Credit Union Chili Challenge.
Sponsored by Xpress Data, the company reported nearly two-dozen teams will be looking to be named as creators of the best chili in credit unions when the event is held August 4 at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racetrack in Del Mar, Calif. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy a great day of horse racing.
The annual event is sanctioned by the International Chili Society. The 2017 Chili Challenge was won, appropriately, by Firefighters First CU.
“We already have 23 teams registered for this year’s Chili Challenge, which tops the record we set last year,” said Xpress Data, Inc. Founder Mike Cooper. “That said, we’re happy to welcome even more teams to this important charity event.”
Cooper noted that a total of $25,000 in prize money will be donated to charities designated by the first, second and third-place winners, as well as the People’s Choice winner.
Credit unions each provide a $500 entry fee, which goes toward the prize money, and XDI furnishes each credit union with a 10-foot-by-10-foot canopy, two eight-foot tables, two chairs, a two-burner propane stove with propane, a nine-foot custom banner produced from artwork provided by the credit union, one parking pass, and four admission tickets to the racetrack. Credit unions need only provide their chili ingredients and utensils.
“Whether you compete or just show up to sample some fantastic chili, this is a great networking event, too,” said Cooper. “Each year, we build a little more momentum. It’s our way of saying thanks to the credit union community.”
For info: www.xdi.com/ChiliChallenge.