The Virginia Sportsmen’s Foundation hosted the 28th Annual Governor’s Sportsmen Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in downtown Richmond at the end of the General Assembly session. Thank you to all of our cooks as well as the following partners and featured products for keeping the tradition alive:
Virginia Beach Sheriff Ken Stolle
Governor Ralph Northam
Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
Red Truck Rural Bakery
Sly Clyde Cider
The Virginia Beer Company
Winners
First Place: George Mason University + Virginia Credit Union League (Bullwinkle Chili)
Second Place: First Lady Pam Northam (Bandera Chili)
Third Place: Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (Bearly Deer Chili)
Competitors
1: First Lady Pam Northam (Bandera Chili)
2: Melva Jones (Meaty Moose Chili)
3: Wayne “Bubba” Ozmore (Mild Ghost Pepper Chili)
4: Evan Feinman (Mild & Wild Chili)
5: George Mason University + Virginia Credit Union League (Bullwinkle Chili)
6: Team Blue Crab featuring Saman Aghaebrahim and John Begala (South Texas Smoke Chili)
7: Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office (Mud Cow Chili)
8: Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (Travelers Chili)
9: Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (Bearly Deer Chili)