February 21st, 2009 - Salome, Arizona
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THAN CHILI IT'S A FESTIVAL OF FUN ![]()

Free Admission
Indian Hills Airpark ~ Salome, Arizona ~ 8 AM to Dusk
RAFFLES, FOOD, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY!
CHILI COOK OFF & SALSA COMPETITION
Off Road Poker Runs
Art Show & Exhibits / Quilt Show
50/50 Raffle / Outback Auction
Classic Car Show / Arizona Goldwing Precision Drill Team
"TASTER BUTTONS" ARE REQUIRED FOR THE COOK-OFF PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS - SEE BOOTH AT FESTIVAL
PEOPLES CHOICE TASTER BUTTONS ~ $4 ~ Limit 4 per person
T Shirts ~ $13.00, XXL & XXXL, $14 Sweatshirts$15, Aprons$15
50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS $1.00 EA OR 6 FOR $5.00
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Chili Cook Off - $500 1st place prize!
Sponsored by: McMullen Valley Water Conservation
Trophies Sponsored by: Desert Works Computers
Entry fee $40, includes one Chili Cook Off T-Shirt, pre-registration is recommended. 1st prize $500, 2nd prize $200, 3rd prize $100. Additional prize for "Best Booth &/or Showmanship" COOKERS MEET 8;45 - COOKERS BEGIN 11 AM - JUDGING PICK UP 2 PM - ENTRY FORM * RULES
Salsa Competition ~ $200 1st place prize!
Sponsored by: Indian Hills Development
Trophies Sponsored by: Christina's Mexican Restaurant
Entry fee $30, includes one Chili Cook Off T-Shirt or Apron, pre-registration is recommended. Setup begins at 8:30 AM - Judging at Noon - 1st prize $200 cash, 2nd prize $100 cash, 3rd prize $75 cash. Additional prize awarded for "Best Booth &/or Showmanship". ENTRY FORM * RULES
Off-Road Poker Run
Sponsored by: Kibbee's Shopping Center
Entry fee $15 per hand. Course is acceptable for 4-wheel drive vehicles, dirt bikes, buggies, and some high clearance 2-wheel drive vehicles. Sign up and start between 8 AM & 11 AM, finish no later than 2:00 PM, last hand drawn at the Chamber booth. 1st prize (high hand) $200, 2nd prize $50, 3rd prize mini vacation package in Laughlin. Low ball prize is a pair of cook-off t-shirts.
CUSTOM & CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Sponsored by: Wood's Crop Dusting
Trophies Sponsored by: Outback Realty, Inc
Trophies offered in all classes!! $25.00 entry fee per vehicle, judging is limited to the first 50 registrations. Free Cook-Off T-Shirts for all entrants. 8 AM to 4 PM - Indian Hills Airpark. ENTRY FORM.
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Additional Sponsors
La Paz Regional Hospital ~ Highway 60 Event Banner
Ecology Auto Parts ~ Chili Beans Sales
Salome Lions Club ~ People's Choice Taster Buttons
Salome Water & Ice ~ Event Brochures
A special thanks to the Indian Hills Airpark Association for letting us use their site - again!
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Contact the McMullen Valley Chamber of Commerce for additional information.
Ph (928) 859-3846, Fax (928) 859-4399, email mcmullencoc@tds.net
(chamber hours are M-F 10am to 4pm, Sat 10am to 2pm)
This annual Outback event is scheduled every 3rd weekend in February - don't miss it!
Please - no dogs, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, etc. are allowed on the festival grounds

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