Chili Cookoff Program 2015

12th Annual

25 Chefs l a n o i s Profes 19 Chefs r u e t a Am SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 FROM 11 - 3 IN NORTH CONWAY VILLAGE CHILI STROLL STOPS

See Village map on page 13

TICKETS: Adults $15 Children 12 & under $7 Children under 5 FREE if sharing with parents

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! For tickets and information visitor@mtwashingtonvalley.org or 1-800-367-3364 www.chilistroll.com

See page 8 for all Chili Cookoff Sponsors.

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Welcome to the 12th ANNUAL CHILLY CHILI STROLL Professional Chef Division 5 People’s Choice Chef Division 7 Event Sponsors 8 MWVCC Business Expo 11 Map of Venue Locations 12 & 13 Conway 250 Calendar of Events 20 MWVCC Golf Tournament Info & Registration 22

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10:30 - 11:00

VIP Chili Sampling at Gibson Center for Senior Services

11:00 - 3:00

General Public Admission

4:00

VIP Awards Ceremony at Horsefeathers Up Bar

Must have VIP Ticket to Attend 2015 CHILI STROLL HOST SPONSOR

Playing an important role in the development of our community since 1948 2628 White Mountain Highway • PO Box 487, North Conway, NH 03860

www.nccommunitycenter.org 603-356-2096

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENTS!

Craft Fairs: May 23 and 24 4th of July: Games & Food Tent in Schouler Park Mud Bowl: September 4 - 6 Craft Fair: October 10 and 11 & 17 and 18 ESSC Ski Sale: November 13 and 14 Breakfast with Santa: December 5

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ALL NEW EXPANDED MENU INCLUDING DELICIOUS NIGHTLY SPECIALS Locals Night Every Thursday - 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

FEATURING

PINELAND FARMS GRILLED TO ORDER PRIME RIB Served With Au Jus, Horseradish Sauce, Baked Potato, and Chef’s Choice of Vegetable.

10 oz. for $18 or 14 oz. for $24

Make It A Surf-N-Turf for $5 Extra, Chef’s Choice Weekly BEST WINE SELECTION IN THE MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT EVERY SATURDAY DURING THE WINTER & SUMMER SEASON FROM 8PM-10PM

GRAND SUMMIT HOTEL conference center

Route 302, Bartlett, New Hampshire 03812 Hotel Direct: 603.374.1900 - eleVations Restaurant 603.374.2154 attitash.com

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Professional Chef Division Gibson Center for Senior Services 11:00 am – 3:00 pm JUDGES

Judging will be based on Aroma, Consistency and Taste

Chef Bryant Alden - President, American Culinary Federation Christian Arnaut - Director of Technology, NHPR Ann Bresnahan - Cert. BBQ Society Judge Dennis Duprey - Food and Beverage Professional Louisa Gagnon - Northway Bank Chef Matt Houghton - North Country Farmers Co-op Jean Kerr - Northeast Flavor Karla Kingsbury - Eastern Oil & Propane Mary Alice Kropp - Chief Scorekeeper/International Chili Society Mike Kropp - Chief Judge/International Chili Society Keith Lemerise - Publisher, Taste of the Seacoast Magazine Rob Levey - Portsmouth Herald Chef Len Martin - American Culinary Federation Matthew Nolan - Residence Inn Matt Sawyer - AVP/Store Manager II, TD Bank Chef Gary Sheldon - American Culinary Federation Rev. M.G. Martell Spagnolo - Conway Village Congregational Church CHEFS Abenaki Trail Restaurant & Pub - Chef Peter Jones Almost There Sports Tavern & Restaurant - Chef Scott Whigham Appalachian Mountain Club - Chef A. J. Kaufman Attitash Grand Summit Hotel & Conference Center - Chef Melissa Morrisette Big Dave’s Bagels & Deli - Chef Dave Hausman Chef ’s Market Bistro - Chef Tyler Schwarz Christmas Farm Inn & Spa - Chef Stan Shafer Cranmore Mountain Resort - Chef Mike Rennie Dark Horse Tavern/Lost Elm/Bentley Brewing Company - Chef Peter Wawzynucki Eagle Mountain House & Golf Course - Chef Michael Beers Fiesta Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - Chef Jesus Guzman Gibson Center for Senior Services - Chef Sharon Fournier Hillbilly’s Southern BBQ - Chef Frank Welch Inn at Ellis River - Chef John Kendzierski McGrath’s Tavern - Chef Seammus McGrath Memorial Hospital - Chef Glenn White Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub - Chef Joe Rafferty River’s Edge Bar & Grill (Indian Mound Golf Club) - Chef Carol Butler Sea Dog Brewing - Chef Greg Bernier Stonehurst Manor - Chef Avi Dieter Stow Corner Store - Chef Maureen Reilly The Local Grocer - Chef Hannah Blizzard The Metropolitan Coffee House - Chef Larry Flaherty The White Mountain Hotel - Chef Chris Nelson Vito Marcello’s Italian Bistro - Chef Vito Marcello

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Enjoying Our 46th Year!

VOTED BEST CHILI IN THE MT WASHINGTON VALLEY! 11-3 | Award Winning Chili Tasting Photos w/Raff ’s Chili Pepper Mascot

12-3 | Sam Adams Giveaway Buy a pint get a Glass FREE. (While they last) 2-4 | Margarita Tasting and Giveaways 6-8 | Sam Adams Radio Promo

FOOD SPECIALS ALL DAY & GIVEAWAYS

Custom and Estate Jewelry Jewelers and Goldsmiths In-House 603-356-5819 2448 South Main Street North Conway, NH NorthCountryFairJewelers.com

Our Vegetarian Chili is so spicy, even our logo turned red.*

Memorial Hospital Nutrition Department

Past Winner of the Chilly Chili Fest People’s Choice Award *This ad would be much more effective in color, but trust us. The new logo is red.

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People’s Choice Division North Conway Community Center 11:00 am – 3:00 pm An amateur-friendly cook-off for Non-Profits to showcase their cause while having fun getting to know each other and you!

The winner is determined by visitors tasting and voting on their favorite entry.

Arts In Motion Theater Company - Chef Paula Jones Better Than Average - Chef Shannon Bissonnette Carroll Country RSVP - Chef Steve Irwin Sponsored by the Irwin Family Eastern Slope Regional Airport - Chef Dave Cullinan Freedom Village Store - Chef Laura Thomson Leadership MWV Sponsored by Merlino’s Steakhouse Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Chef Avi Dieter Sponsored by Stonehurst Manor M & D Productions - Chef Deborah Jasien Mount Washington Valley Promotions - Chef Rebecca Prosper Sponsored by Eastern Propane North Conway Fire Department - Chef Glen Rideout Sponsored by Horsefeathers Project Succeed - Chef Clay Groves Rotary Club of North Conway - Chef Marc Poyant Vaughan Community Services - Chef David Howard Sponsored by Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy White Mountain Waldorf School - Chef Jim Harrison World Fellowship Center, Camp & Conference Center - Chef Andy Walsh VILLAGE STROLL PARTICIPANTS Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop - Chef Vincent Matturo Chef ’s Market Bistro - Chef Tyler Schwarz Penguin Gallery of NH - Chef Lynda Schuepp Rumney Hill Excavation - Chef Doug Sharp White Mountain Winery - Chef Bryon Gil

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

HOST SPONSORS

CAYENNE PEPPER SPONSOR

IN KIND SPONSORS

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2679 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 603.356.2687

Thank you for your support of the Chilly Chili Stroll!

PROUD SPONSOR OF THE 2015 CHILI STROLL!

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COLLABORATION LEADS TO GREATER INNOVATION

17th Annual Business Expo Monday, June 1, 2015 Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, NH

Business Expo is the Chamber’s premier networking event.

Always a fun and dynamic program, Business Expo is a cost-efficient and easy way to collaborate with your business partners to build important relationships and increase future growth.

There are sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available for you to maximize exposure for your business.

Not to mention Silent auction, awards luncheon, workshops and more!

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STOP 1.

Gibson Center for Senior Services 14 Grove Street Professional Chef Division Chili & Cornbread Tasting from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Over 25 professional chefs work their culinary magic to compete for cash prizes.

The process of judging is straightforward.

A panel of judges chooses first, second, and third place, basing their decision on “aroma, consistency, and taste.”

PARTICIPATING CHEFS SEE PAGE 5 STOP 2.

North Conway Community Center 2628 White Mountain Highway “People’s Choice” Chili & Cornbread Tasting from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm A friendly, amateur cook-off for NonProfits and a great way for local groups to increase public awareness about their charities and causes. The winner is determined by festival visitors tasting and voting on your entry.

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Rafferty’s Restaurant & Pub 36 Kearsarge Road Chili Tasting & Photos with Raff ’s Chili Pepper Mascot from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Sam Adams Promo Buy a pint get a Glass FREE from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hornitos Margarita Tasting and Giveaways from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sam Adams Radio Promo from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm STOP 7.

Chef ’s Market Bistro 2724 White Mountain Highway Complimentary Smuttynose Brand Beer Sampling and Chili Tasting from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

STOP 8.

White Mountain Winery 2724 White Mountain Highway Chili Tasting, Wine and Cheese Pairings PARTICIPATING CHEFS SEE PAGE 7 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (Includes 2 Complimentary STOP 3.

Wine Tastings) The Rugged Mill VIP Ticket Holders - Show Your VIP 2633 White Mountain Highway Pass & Receive a Wine Bottle Opener Hot Cider & Cheese Pairing from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm STOP 9.

The Metropolitan Coffee House STOP 4.

2680 White Mountain Highway Penguin Gallery of NH Chili Tasting 2655 White Mountain Highway from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Mead Sampling - Sap House Meadery and Chili Tasting STOP 10. from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop Norcross Circle STOP 5.

Chili Tasting Horsefeathers from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 2679 White Mountain Highway Awards Ceremony at 4:00 pm (VIP Ticket Holders & Chefs)

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS For more information visit www.conway250.org To purchase commemorative playing cards or license plates call 356-5701 or stop by the MWVCC office.

May through October Revolving Historical displays at Salyards Art Center in Conway presented by Conway Historical Society May 1 & 3 MWV Choral Society presents a concert featuring songs of 250 years ago Location and Time TBD May 9 Guided East Conway, NH Tour with Judy McGinty

July 4 Celebrating the Nation’s Birthday Train from Conway Village to Schouler Park Saturday, July 4 at 2:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 pm Return from Schouler Park station at 10:15 pm EVENTS 12:30 pm - 9:30 pm Parade, Entertainment, Chili Dog Eating Contest and the Inaugural showing of the Conway Happy Video presented by Settlers’ Green

Guided Kearsarge/Intervale, NH Tour with John Cannell Meet at 1:00 pm at the Scenic Vista (bus transportation will be provided)

Fireworks presented by Eastern Propane, Community Celebrations Caretakers and Town of Conway

May 16 Guided Center Conway Tour with Nancy Leavitt and Michelle Brooks Meet at 10:00 am, place to be determined (bus transportation will be provided)

July 18 Firemen’s Muster Schouler Park. Time TBD

Apply to be a part of the celebration!

Guided Tour of South Conway (Goshen) with Bill Marvel Meet at 1:00 pm. place to be determined (bus transportation will be provided)

July 30 Arts Jubilee Annual Pops Concert at the Base of Cranmore Mountain at 7:00 pm Town of Conway 250th Celebration with special music, guests, and fireworks

May 21 Ribbon Cutting at 2:00 pm The Abenaki Indian Shop and Camp

September 10 Ribbon Cutting at 2:00 pm Redstone Quarry

May 30 Guided North Conway Village, NH Tour with Dale and Jean Hamilton Meet at 10:00 am, place TBD (bus transportation will be provided) Guided Redstone, NH Tour with Elaine Desjardins and daughters 1:00 pm, place TBD (bus transportation will be provided)

October 1 Commemorative Ceremony sponsored by Conway Historical Society and the Anna Stickney Chapter of the NSDAR Unveiling of the Commemorative Stone, Park Designation and light refreshments at the corner of Merry Meeting Hill Road and Route 302 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Landscape design created by Mountain Garden Club. Turf donated by Green Thumb Sod

June 6 Guided Conway Village, NH Tour with Mark & Betty Hounsell and Arthur King Meet at 10:00 am, place TBD

October 8,9,10,11,15,16 and 17 “Our Town” directed by Barbara Spofford presented by Arts in Motion Theater Company

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Hannaford Supermarket... one of the many fine ingredients of a wonderful community.

PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE 12TH ANNUAL CHILI STROLL

North Conway Hannaford 32 Mtn Valley Blvd, North Conway, NH 603-356-6341 Groceries, Produce, Gluten Free, Butcher, Seafood, Deli, Rx, Red Box, Naturals & Organic