Welcome to the Visalia Home Shows

BBQ RIB & CHILI COOKOFF

On Sunday, September 26, four teams of culinary experts will descend on the Home EXPO to compete for the public’s approval of the South Valley’s Best BBQ Ribs & Chili – with the proceeds going to support local food banks.
 
The cook-off starts at 8 a.m. in the kitchen and then moves center stage to the tents located on the Grass Area in FRONT of the Convention Center Entrance. Public sampling will commence from (approximately) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The first and second place winners from last year will return to compete for charity...
 
FIRST PLACE - 2009
REEDLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
$500 Charitable Donation to: The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
 
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD - 2009
REEDLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
$150 Charitable Donation to: The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
 
 
SECOND PLACE - 2009
VISALIA FIRE DEPARMENT
$250 Charitable Donation to: Alisa Ann Rush Burn Foundation