By Jacque Aragon
Notice to all Green Chile Aficionados! Enrollment is now open for the 14th Annual Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic.
The annual green chile cook-off heats up Pagosa… and is where chefs of all abilities and backgrounds compete for cash, trophies, and bragging rights.
The cost for home cooks to enter is $15. Winners in the meat, vegetarian, and overall People’s Choice categories will receive $200 each and trophies, while second and third-place winners receive medals and bragging rights. Registration is first come first served and space is limited.
Don’t miss your chance to participate in this event.
Commercial entrants pay $35 and first place will land them a special award. Commercial entries are also eligible for the People’s Choice award of $200 for first place and medals for second and third place.
PAGCC is part of the 16th annual Mountain Chile Cha Cha. The Cha-Cha will be held rain or shine on Saturday, September 24 at Town Park. This event is free and also features a music concert by New Mexico’s Str8 Shot, a Mexican beer garden, a margarita contest, green chile roasted and for sale, and a kids’ corner.
Cha Cha trail races are hosted by Pagosa Fun.
For more info or to enter the cook-off please call Jacque at 970-946-7636 or register online at ilovegreenchile.com.