9th Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa and Beer Tasting

The 9th Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa and Beer Tasting fires up on Sunday, April 30 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma. 40 challengers compete for the People’s Choice Awards and the VIP judges’ decisions for the best chili, salsa, and beer on hand. This wildly popular afternoon event will take place rain or shine, and features music and entertainment along with unlimited tasting of chili and salsa. Beer tasting from some of Northern California’s best breweries is an added attraction. Proceeds from the Cook-off benefit the youth programs at Petaluma’s historic Cinnabar Theater. Prices are $18 for chili and salsa, $30 for chili, salsa, and beer tasting. Join us for music, entertainment and a raucous good time!!

For complete information on the Chili Cook-Off, go to www.greatchilicookoff.com ocall (707) 763-8920.

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Who: Cinnabar Theater

What: The 9th Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa and Beer Tasting

Where: Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma (E. Washington and Payran Streets)

When: April 30, 2006 1:00-5:00

Why: Benefits the Cinnabar Theater Youth Programs

Price: $18 for chili and salsa, $30 for chili, salsa, and beer tasting

Website: www.greatchilicookoff.com

Judges:
– David Glass – Mayor, City of Petaluma
– Holly Rudin-Braschi – Nationally known cookbook author, lecturer, t.v. personality and nutritionist
– Pamela Torliatt – City Councilmember, Petaluma and Democratic Candidate for Assembly
– Dick Kapash – Founder, Sola Optical
– Stephen Valentino – on-air host of “Serves You Right”
– Dr. Grace Hameister – chiropractor and lecturer
– Jon Snyder with Fox/River radio (Maverick Media)
– Scott Less – Afternoon Drive Host on Fox radio
– Ben (Tiny) Hawk - Producer of Pat Thurston Show
– Natalia from Bob & Tom Show on River