Tailgates

Homecoming Tailgate & Chili Cookoff

Chili Cook Off Rules

  • For this Chili Cook-Off, chili will be defined as ANY combination of meat, spices, and seasonings along with tomatoes, onions, peppers, beans, and liquid such as broth. Whatever you call CHILI, we will call chili. You may enter meatless, beanless, chicken, or turkey chili. All entries must be homemade.
  • You may choose to provide garnishes such as, but not limited to, cheese, cilantro, sour cream, crackers, cinnamon rolls, etc. This is optional.
  • There will be no food prep on location.
  • Please bring your own ladle or other serving utensil. Spoons and bowls for judging and lunch will be supplied.
  • Labels will be provided day of. Food allergy labels will also be provided.
  • After judging, remaining chili will be served.
  • There will be three winners: First, Second, and Third Place. Student winners will receive a textbook scholarship.

Information about chili drop-off and judging will be sent to participants.

Tailgates

Opening Home Game Tailgate: September 7, 2024 | Tailgate Opens @ 12 PM, Game @ 5 PM against Northern Colorado.

Homecoming Tailgate & Chili Cook-Off: October 26, 2024 | Tailgate Opens @ 10 AM, Chili Needs to Arrive by 11 AM, Chili Judging at 11:30 AM, Food Open at 12 PM, Game @ 3:00 PM against New Mexico.

Military Appreciation Game & Tailgate: Friday, November 15, 2024 | Tailgate Opens @ 1 PM, Game @ 6 PM against Wyoming.

Cost

Free!

Can I Bring My Family?

Families, partners, and children are welcome!

Questions?

Email ALVS Director Ben Schrader at benjamin.schrader@colostate.edu