ELWOOD, INDIANA -   The 24th Annual Red Gold® Chili Cook-Off will be held Saturday, October 10th in historic downtown Elwood from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The annual event, co-sponsored by the Elwood Chamber of Commerce, will feature the unique chili recipes of nearly 25 competition teams, ranging in tastes from sweet-and-mild to hot-and-spicy.  Each team is given complimentary Red Gold® products for use in their recipe, and the teams will be competing for cash prizes provided by Red Gold®.

In addition to the chili competition, there will be booths featuring Fall crafts, baked goods and various hand-made specialty items.  Live entertainment will be featured throughout the morning.

The event will be held around the fountain area of the Elwood Municipal Building located at South B and Anderson streets.  Booths open at 9:30 a.m. with chili tasting beginning at 11:30 a.m.  The price will be $1.00 per bowl.

Applications can be obtained at the Elwood Chamber of Commerce at 108 South Anderson Street, or by contacting the Chamber at (765) 552-0180.  Deadline for application submission is Friday, October 2, 2009.

Red Gold is one of the largest privately-owned tomato processors in the nation. Red Gold produces premium quality canned tomatoes and tomato-based products for the retail, foodservice, private label, and club channels of distribution.  Exceptional quality and operational excellence are the foundations that ensure the company commitment, “To produce the freshest, best tasting tomato products in the world.”  Join our quarterly email newsletter, Tomato Country® for delicious recipes and special offers at www.RedGoldTomatoes.com.