New River hosts state’s jalapeno eating contest

STAFF REPORT~ 1/18/2012

The Roadrunner Restaurant and Saloon will hosts its 15th annual Chili Cook-off in conjunction with both the state’s jalapeno eating contest and the state championship salsa contest as well as a green chili contest from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Jan. 28.
The Chili Appreciation Society of Arizona also will give out various awards including the Showmanship contest, given to the person with the best costume. Other festivities will include a 50/50 raffle and entertainment, Cart of Cheer and bingo. Admission is free. Tasting cups are $5 for all day tasting until the chili is gone. Celebrity judges are needed.  
Sponsorships are being accepted for the event.
Prize money will be given out to the top three finishers in the people’s choice category, with first place receiving $500 followed by $300 for second place and $200 for third place.
Proceeds from the event, put on by the New River Kiwanis, will support Boulder Creek student Katie Wagner, who was diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer last year.
The Roadrunner is located east of I-17 at the New River exit (232), .25 miles north on the frontage road.
For information about the contests contact Sharren at 623-742-6476.