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)

The 2019 winners with Governor Northam and Sheriff Ken Stolle.

The 2019 winners with Governor Northam and Sheriff Ken Stolle.

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)

Featured Products

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