Chili master, get your team and recipe ready to go!

On November 15th, the 21st Annual Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off will be underway. Vegetarians, and even non vegetarians, from all over Texas will be coming to Austin to compete in the annual best tastin' heart-healthiest chili cook off EVER.

Have a recipe for the world's best vegetarian chili? Perhaps a secret family recipe that's been handed down generations? Or one you're working on? Maybe you have one for a delicious Green mango chili? And what about a Fifteen-bean chili? Does your chili have an amusing kick, a nice smooth flavor, a good balance of spices and peppers? Or spicy and tasty with an impressive and aggressive tang?

This creative contest is for you! You're only limited by your imagination. So start concocting that masterpiece now.

A down-loadable entry form is available at the www.LSVN.org or you can email Liz at Liz@LSVN.org or call (512) 921-1125 to request a form be sent to you.

Entry fees are only $25 for individual/nonprofit and $50 for business/corporate. Winners receive fabulous trophies and cash prizes. Celebrity judges select the winners for First Place ($300), Second Place ($200), Third Place ($100) and Best In Show ($100) awards.

The cook off is open to the public and admission is only $7 for adults (13 years and older), $3 for children (6 to12 years) and free for children (5 and younger). Attendees get to taste all the vegan chilies and vote for their favorite. The winners of the Peoples' Choice award receive a trophy and a $250 cash award!

There will be lots of chili to taste, many interesting people to meet, guest speakers, great door prizes, live music, vendors and wonderful educational booths and exhibits.

The Lone Star Vegetarian Child Cook-Off has been messin' with a Texas tradition for going on 21 years now, keeping chili weird in Austin but also vegan, delicious and healthy. Mark your calendar and plan to catch the fun.

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