• 2021 Mountain Chile Cha Cha Margarita Contest Registration form

    September 25, 2021
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  • Margarita Contest Rules and Regulations:

    • We are limiting the contest to 10 entries, so ENTER NOW!!!
    • Participants must be 21 years of age and have the proper wristband identifying their age. Wristbands will be given out at the check in station with valid ID.
    • No frozen margaritas. Must be prepared on the rocks.
    • Teams may use the tequila of their choice.
    • Teams will receive a space to prepare and present their margarita.
    • Check-in time will start at 10am but should not happen later than 11am.
    • Only 2 members of the team are allowed to serve at the event.
    • All recipes must be original.
    • Fire is absolutely not allowed as a special effect during the making of the margarita.
    • Beverage entries can be premixed prior to arrival or at the venue.
    • Be prepared to mix a minimum of 2 Gallons (I highly suggest significantly more).
    • Bring your own dispenser, supplies & ingredients. Tasting cups and ice will be provided.
    • Each taste requires 1 ticket from the attendee.
    • Bring your own chairs, banner/signage & decoration promoting your margarita.
    • Booths open to the public promptly at noon. NEW: A quart sized container will be given to you at check in. You will need to have this filled with your prepared Margarita back to the check in desk by 11:45am for the blind judged taste test.
    • Garbage receptacles will be provided and it is the participant’s responsibility to clean and dispose of trash in their area.
    • Teams are not allowed to sell to the public.
    • All guidelines set up by the Town of Pagosa Springs and San Juan Basin Health must be upheld.
    • You must participate in our drink responsibily policy. Act as if this event were at your establishment.

    AWARDS

    1st & 2nd Place – Judges Choice 1st & 2nd - People’s Choice

    For both people’s choice and judge’s choice in the traditional and flavored categories: winners will be mentioned in a dining guide article. 1st place winners will be included in a full page ad collaborating all the winners. Lastly, 1st place winners will have the pleasure of displaying the new traveling award honoring your establishment’s accomplishments to keep until next year when you will have to defend your title or give it up.

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