The Knights of Columbus, Simi Valley Council #5803 present their Annual Chili Cook-Off & Car Show on the park-like grounds of St. Rose of Lima School in Simi Valley. The school is located behind St. Rose of Lima Church at 1305 Royal Ave. The occasion is open to the public. Previous events had more than 5,000 people anxious to sample chili, see cars, listen to music and enjoy the day with their family and friends. Of course, there will be hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cake, kettle corn, cotton candy, snow cones, ice cream and ice cold beer, margaritas & soft drinks. This affordable family event has something for everyone!

Chili

Our competition is our Peoples’ Choice Chili competition. The awards will be plaques plus $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place, and $250 for 3rd place. Entrance requirements for chili cooks is a minimum of 10 gallons of chili. (Hint: the more chili you bring the better your chance at winning). There is no fee to compete in the Peoples’ Choice category. Due to popularity of the event, early sign up is recommended. THE FIRST 20 TEAMS ENTERING THE COMPETITION AND COMPLYING WITH ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A $100 STIPEND TO BE PAID AT THE END OF THE EVENT!

Entertainment

There will be non-stop family entertainment. Our main stage will feature multiple bands including:

Vendors

Over 80 of California’s finest arts & crafts vendors will be on hand for you to take home something unique and special from the day. Arts & Crafts vendors will delight in the high traffic booth areas that are available to showcase their products to thousands of potential buyers.

Car Show

This 1st class car show features 100+ of the finest automobile in Southern California in categories for Classic, Custom, Street Rods, Muscle, Sport, Trucks, and Special Interest vehicles.

1. Customers are allowed unlimited tastes. Customers get only 1 taste at a time, but they can return later.
2. Tastes should be tastes (~2 oz., not bowls or larger servings). Note: The more people you serve, the more opportunity to get votes.
3. Prizes will be based on the number of votes for your chili. Votes will be collected at a central location, not at your booth.
4. Booths will be supplied with a pop-up canopy.
5. Cooks must supply their own tables, chairs, decorations, etc…..
6. Propane heating is encouraged.
7. Electricity can be supplied, but you must bring your own extension cords (100-foot heavy duty is recommended).
8. Check-in/setup will start at 7:00 a.m.
9. Each Chili Booth location will be assigned at check-in.
10. Each Chili Booth will be given event admission for four people. Anyone else must pay to enter the event.
11. Chili Cooks must park their vehicles in the Royal High School parking lot across the street after setting up.
12. Have Fun. Keep in mind that this is an event to raise money to support the activities of the Knights of Columbus.
13. Event ends at 4:00pm. Your booth must be clear by 5:00.
14. In consideration of inclusion as a participant in the Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-off, each participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Knights of Columbus, Saint Rose of Lima, including without limitation its subdivisions, affiliated entities and its members and volunteers, from and against any liability for injury, loss or damage to persons or property, and from and against any claims that participant or any third party may have in connection with participant’s attendance.