Snowdown Bloody Mary Contest Location Fairground Exhibit Hall with the Chili Cook-Off Preparation and booth set up 10 - 11 am Turn in for judging: 11 am Open to the public for samples: 12 - 2 pm Entry deadline: Sat 10:30 am Award ceremony: 2 pm Prizes: Judge’s choice overall: 1st : $250 | 2nd: $100 | 3rd: $50 People’s choice overall: 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Prizes vary) Other categories Spiciest, best garnish, best costume, most unique Description: Those who lay claim to Durango’s best Bloody Mary, or just like to make people smile, can show off their goods at the Snowdown Chili Cook-Off. Each team will receive a booth to decorate (optional) and prepare/serve Bloody Mary’s. Turn in for official judging begins at 11:00 am. You will make one Bloody Mary in a glass of your choice for presentation. Judges will all sample your Bloody Mary and judge for best overall. Contestants will then provide 4 oz samples in Snowdown-provided cups for the guests from noon till 2 pm. Guests can vote for the People’s Choice award. This event fills up! It’s first-come first-serve. To secure your spot in the Bloody Mary contest, please RESISTER HERE ON_LINE. Additional questions, please contact: Dusty Grannis: dustygrannis@gmail.com or 970-799-1681 (text is fine).
• All must be at least 21 years old. • Must make at least 3 gallons of Bloody Mary; however, we prefer you make 5 gallons. • 4-6 liters of vodka will be provided for each contestant. Contestants wishing to infuse their vodka can pick it up a week ahead of time. • Contestants must mix the alcohol into the Bloody Mary Mix at the fairground. Bloody Mary mix and garnishes are to be prepared in advance to expedite serving. It goes fast! • Turn in for judging one Bloody Mary in glass of choice (Presentation and garnish is encouraged) for official judging. • Provide the remaining Bloody Mary’s to the public in exchange for tickets. Two tickets per sample. (Remember this is a fundraiser for Snowdown, no free samples please.) • Only provide samples to guests with an age-verified hand stamp. • Snowdown will provide 4 oz sample glasses and ice. • Contestants should bring their own cooler or bus tub if they want ice near their station. • Contestants will be disqualified if caught serving to anyone without an age-verified hand stamp. • Based on previous years, contestants should be prepared to serve 300 samples.
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