ALAMOSA (August 21) – Sensational cooks and chili lovers, plan to attend the ever-popular Adams State University Autumn@Adams Cook-Off starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, on the North Campus Green. Enter your special recipe for red or green chili or salsa for $10 and receive up to $150 for first place.
Tickets to sample the chili and salsa cost $3 and include the right to vote for your favorite dish. This year includes a jalapeno eating contest for adults and a piñata busting for children. Adams State clubs and organizations will be selling baked goods, drinks, and other special treats.
Voting stops at 1 p.m. and the event will close at 2 p.m. after announcing all award recipients.
Autumn@Adams Week is September 8 through September 13. Events compliment the 2014 theme, Great Expression/Gran Expresión, including dance, poetry, music, visual art creative processes; a Last Lecture by President David Svaldi; a 5K Color Run; the second annual HPPE Open House; and a presentation on the language of the SLV.
For a complete schedule of events, or for a cook-off form, visit autumn.adams.edu, or call 719-587-7827 or 719-587-7341.
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