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Great Lakes Regional Chili Cook-off and Motorcycle Show

BRINGING ON THE HEAT IN PLYMOUTH!

“The 17th Annual Great Lakes Regional Chili Cook-off” and Motorcycle Show will take place on  Sunday October
14th, 2012!
   The Chili Cook-off and motorcycle show will be hotter than ever!  And so will downtown Plymouth!  Event time is 11:00am - 6:00pm

The Chili Cook-off will feature a traditional Red Chili, a Green Chili and a Salsa competition.  This portion of the
cook-off is recognized by the International Chili Society (ICS) and will follow all ICS rules.  The winners in each
category will advance to the 2013 World Championship Chili cook-off next fall.  A fee is charged to participants
wanting to try their best to create a winning pot of chili!  Top winners receive trophies and $prizes.  People’s Choice Chili samples will be available at 12:00pm,
competition samples at 1:30 & 3:00 for a $1 donation per sample. 

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The GLR Chili Bike Show is a ride-in show
with 17 bike categories including Harley and non Harley classes.  There is a fee to enter a bike and all first
place winners will receive a trophy with one lucky rider winning a Best of Show award.

The "Chili" Bike Show takes place on Ann Arbor Trail at Kellogg Park.  11 –  4 p.m.

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There are two official charity “Chili Rides”.  MotorCity Harley Davidson ride begins in Farmington Hills.  Dick Scott's Classic Motorcycles ride begins in Livonia on Plymouth Road just west of Levan.  A fee per rider will get
participants V.I.P. parking at the event.  Both rides are open to all bikes.

The Restaurant Chili Challenge will be taking place from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Kellogg Park.  More than a dozen restaurants will be vying for the prize of “Best Chili in Plymouth” award.  You be the judge of the best chili served by area restaurants.  Bowls of chili are a $4 donation or $1 donation per 2oz sample.

Other Activities;

            *  Steve King and the Dittilies   12:00 noon – 5:00

            *  Dance Teams perform                    “     

            *  Children’s activity area                   “         
Anyone interested in
competing in the Red/Green/Salsa, or Restaurant Chili Challenge should contact Annette Horn at
 (734) 776-9669.  Event information/registration
at
www.GreatLakesChili.com

You can also join us on Facebook
Chili Ride inquiries should be directed to Dick Scott's Classic Motorcycles (734) 542-8000 www.DickScott.com
or MotorCity Harley Davidson (248) 473-7433 
www.motorcityharley.com

ALL of these activities result in donating net proceeds to local charities!  This year’s recipients are Western Wayne Habitat for Humanity & Penrickton Center for Blind Children!

 

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