WILMINGTON — It's time once again for local salsa makers to let their talents shine at the fifth annual downtown salsa competition, hosted by Wilmington Works.
Whether you're an aspiring chef or a seasoned pro, this competition is a way to show off your skills, win great prizes, and show your support for Twin Valley's Junior Iron Chef program.
This year, the competition is being held at Memorial Hall on Saturday, June 16, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., and includes salsa music, dance lessons from Shall We Dance, and activities for children.
All varieties of salsa are welcome - traditional, spicy, creative, or whatever you want to share with the contest's taste-testers: the public. Teams consist of one or more members and must provide a recipe, list of ingredients, and at least 2 gallons of salsa for sampling.
The competition will be judged by the public, who for $5 will receive a bowl of chips and judging tickets. First place winners take home $250, second place receives $100, and $50 each goes to most creative, most traditional, and best display.
Proceeds will help support Twin Valley's Junior Iron Chefs, who compete against middle and high-school-age cooking teams from around Vermont.
Want to have a shot at beating the reigning La Casita champions, support your community, and engage in competitive fun? Sign up by June 8. Complete details and rules can be found at www.wilmingtonworksvt.com/salsa-contest-rules. For further information, call Program Coordinator Meg Staloff at 802-380-9417 (cell) or 802-234-1433.