COVID-19 HOME WELCOME UTILITIES TOURISM SCHOOLS & CHURCHES LINKS EVENTS EMPLOYMENT CHILI SHOOTOUT MAKE A PAYMENT GOVERNMENT FORMS AREA CONTACT US HILLSVILLE, VA COVID-19 HOME WELCOME UTILITIES TOURISM SCHOOLS & CHURCHES LINKS EVENTS EMPLOYMENT CHILI SHOOTOUT MAKE A PAYMENT GOVERNMENT FORMS AREA CONTACT US Our Citizens’ wellness is of high priority to the Town of Hillsville. FOR UTILITY PAYMENTS CALL 866-556-8330. FOR TAX PAYMENTS/OTHER PAYMENTS CALL 855-276-7870. FOR OTHER QUESTIONS CALL 276-728-2128. Staff are still in the office to serve you and all other departments are functioning as normal. Any documents that need to be exchanged or payments can be placed in the night drop located in the visitor’s center. Helpful Links Disaster Loan Assistance Corona Relief Funding Options Economic Injury Disaster Loans Federal Coronavirus Aid Package Summary of Covid-19 bills Funding, Grants and Resources Event Updates Carroll County Health Department CDC: Coronavirus SBA Loan Updates Vaccinate Virginia Town of Hillsville, VA SINCE 1878 PAY UTILITY / PROPERTY TAXES VIEW HILLSVILLE GIS HILLSVILLE TOWN CODE Welcome To Historic Hillsville VA <br/> A charming, safe, progressive community nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia; Hillsville is easily accessible by car and by air. The town is served by two primary state highways, Routes 58 and 221, and Interstate highway 77. The residents are friendly and hardworking, extending open arms to business, industry, and visitors. The Town is steeped in history with a two block area of downtown designated as a state and national historic district. Come explore and enjoy our town, and then plan to vacation with us. Stay for the annual Flea Market and Gun Show or beginning in May, our monthly Downtown Celebrations featuring beach bands and renowned classic car cruise in’s through September. This year we are adding two additional dates which will feature gospel bands. While here, stop by any of our fine shops, restaurants and businesses. Once you come, we are sure you will want to come back again, whether it is to shop, to visit, relocate, or to explore our potential choice as your new location for business or industry. For more information contact 276-728-2128, or email hillsville@townofhillsville.com Hillsville is served by one Chamber of Commerce and Carroll County Tourism. The Carroll County Tourism office is located at 605 Pine Street and can be reached by phone at (276) 730-3000. The Twin County Regional Chamber of Commerce is located in Galax and can be reached at (276) 236-2184. The Town of Hillsville now accepts payments for utility bills and real estate/personal property taxes online and also by telephone 24 hours a day. If you wish to pay a bill online, click here or call toll free for utility billing payments 1-866-556-8330 and for tax payments call 1-855-276-7870 if you wish to pay by telephone. There is a convenience fee to use these services. Announcements The Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, November 8, 2021, has been cancelled. The Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, October 11th, 2021, has been cancelled in observance of Columbus day OFFICE CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH'S GARBAGE WILL BE COLLECTED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 2021. OFFICE CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH'S GARBAGE WILL BE COLLECTED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 2021. The Town Office will be closed on Thursday, November 11th, 2021, in observance of Veteran's Day. The Town Office will be closed on Thursday, November 11th, 2021, in observance of Veteran's Day. Water Supply During Critical Events The Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, October 11th, 2021, has been cancelled in observance of Columbus day. The Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, October 11th, 2021, has been cancelled in observance of Columbus day Christmas Stocking Stuffing, Tree Lighting and Parade STOCKING STUFFING BEGINS AT 5 PM. TREE LIGHTING AT 6 PM. PARADE AT 7 PM. DEC 4, 2021 Shred A Thon, April 9th , 9am - 12pm Community shredding, electronic recycling & drug take back event. APR 9, 2022 Receive community safety alerts instantly by text message and email! Registration is quick, easy and secure. Sign up now! CONTACT US Call (276) 728-2128 Email: Hillsville@townofhillsville.com 410 N. Main St. Hillsville, VA 24343 UTILITIES AND SERVICES SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: ELECTRICITY Appalachian Power Co., Div. of American Electric Power Total system capacity: 5,850 megawatts Fuel mix: 96.8% fossil, 3.2% hydro, 0% nuclear WATER/WASTEWATER The application for Town of Hillsville water/sewer services may be printed, completed and returned to the Town Hall in person with the deposit to open an account. Town of Hillsville Water/Sewer Service Application Town of Hillsville Bi-monthly Water/Sewer Billing Rates The Town of Hillsville now accepts payments for utility bills online and also by telephone 24 hours a day. If you wish to pay a bill online, click here or call toll free (866)-556-8330 if you wish to pay by telephone. There is a convenience fee to use these services. 2015 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2017 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2018 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Information regarding cross connections may be found here and a cross connection survey may be filled out and mailed to the Town of Hillsville at P O Box 545 Hillsville, VA 24343. Water System Total Capacity Excess Capacity Hillsville 600,000 GPD 200,000 GPD Waste Water System Total Capacity Excess Capacity Hillsville 1.25 MGD 850,000 GPD MISCELLANEOUS FUELS Fuel Oil Suppliers: 2 LP/Propane Suppliers: 2 Coal Suppliers: 1 Natural Gas Suppliers: 1 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Carroll County is a member of the Carroll-Grayson-Galax Solid Waste Authority. The Authority operates a landfill, which accepts industrial (non-hazardous) waste. The Town of Hillsville provides waste pickup within the town limits, and a private contractor provides pickup in Carroll County. Private contractors transport hazardous waste to sites in West Virginia or South Carolina. Town of Hillsville Garbage Collection Schedule Town of Hillsville Garbage Collection Rules RECREATION AND TOURISM Find us on Facebook at Discover Hillsville Hillsville’s location in the scenic mountains of southwestern Virginia make it the ideal weekend getaway destination for the traveler with an interest in history, nature, or photography. Download Hillsville 2013 Tourism Plan HISTORIC SITES AND NATURAL WONDERS Hillsville visitors and residents are just a short trip from some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of the United States. Beaver Dam Creek Walking Trail: A scenic walking trail that spans 3 miles within the Town of Hillsville. The walking trail is a registered Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail and may be accessed from either Beaver Dam Road, Pine Street (behind the government complex), or the Carroll Wellness Center. New River Trail State Park: 12 miles Blue Ridge Parkway: 12 miles Shot Tower State Park: 15 miles Claytor Lake State Park: 25 miles Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area Grayson Highlands State Park Local historic sites provide the ideal spot for an eventful afternoon. Hillsville Downtown Historic District Carroll County Courthouse: downtown Carroll County Historical Museum: downtown Hale Wilkinson Carter Home: downtown J. Sidna Allen House: 10 miles Harmon’s Museum: 6 miles Mabry Mill: 18 miles Levering Orchard: Ararat, VA (20 miles) Chateau Morrisette Winery: 25 miles Andy Griffith Museum: Mt. Airy, NC (25 miles) Or, take advantage of the local recreation facilities and farmers market. Town of Hillsville Farmers Market (June-October) Olde Mill Golf Resort: 12 miles Swimming Pools: Carroll Wellness Center Tennis 3 Theaters Library Carroll County Recreation Department organizes softball, baseball, football, and basketball programs Camping New River Carroll Wellness Center Join the Town of Hillsville for our 2021 Events · April 10th, 9AM-12PM – Shred A Thon Community shredding event, electronic recycling, and drug take back. The event will take place at Carter Bank and Trust on Main St. Please stay in your car. This is a contactless event. This event is being sponsored by the Friends of Hillsville and Carter Bank & Trust. May 8 - Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In THIS EVENT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE GOVERNOR’S STAY HOME ORDER featuring Rick Strickland Classic Car Cruise-In at 5:00 pm on Main Street Concert at 7:00 pm behind the Historic Courthouse Food, beverages, dancing, games and fun for everyone. No admittance fee. · May 28-31 – Memorial Day Flea Market THIS EVENT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE GOVERNOR’S STAY HOME ORDER · June 12 – Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In THIS EVENT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE GOVERNOR’S STAY HOME ORDER featuring The Embers Classic Car Cruise-In at 5:00 pm on Main Street Concert at 7:00 pm behind the Historic Courthouse Food, beverages, dancing, games, and fun for everyone. No admittance fee. · July 4 –Independence Day Celebration Parade at 4:00 pm – from Edgewood Dr. to the VFW Free food, games, music, and fun for the entire family after the parade at the VFW. Featuring Backyard Groove! Fireworks at the VFW at Dark · July 10 – Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In Featuring Cat 5 Classic Car Cruise-In at 5:00 pm on Main Street Concert at 7:00 pm behind the Historic Courthouse Food, beverages, dancing, games, and fun for everyone. No admittance fee. · August 14 – Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In Featuring Tim Clark Band - Classic Car Cruise-In at 5:00 pm on Main Street Concert at 7:00 pm behind the Historic Courthouse Food, beverages, dancing, games and fun for everyone. No admittance fee. · September 3 - 6 - Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show · September 11 – Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In Featuring the Too Much Sylvia - Classic Car Cruise-In at 5:00 pm on Main Street Concert at 7:00 pm behind the Historic Courthouse Food, beverages, dancing, games, and fun for everyone. No admittance fee. · October 2 - Historic Hillsville Chili Shootout and Carroll County Pumpkin Festival. Register to compete at https://www.townofhillsville.com/chili-shootout · October 31: Safe Halloween, Main Street Trick-or-Treating, hayride, costume contest, games, food and fun for all ages. 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm · December 4: Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Stocking Stuffing begins at 5:00 pm. Tree Lighting will begin at 6:00 and the Parade will follow at 7:00 pm in front of the historic courthouse. Parade lineup at the Carroll County complex begins at 6:00 pm. Parade theme- TBD See you there!!! Christmas Stocking Stuffing, Tree Lighting and Parade STOCKING STUFFING BEGINS AT 5 PM. TREE LIGHTING AT 6 PM. PARADE AT 7 PM. DEC 4, 2021 Shred A Thon, April 9th , 9am - 12pm Community shredding, electronic recycling & drug take back event. APR 9, 2022 Second Saturdays Concert & Classic Car Cruise-In featuring Too Much Sylvia Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In MAY 14, 2022 MEMORIAL DAY FLEA MARKET, MAY 27-30TH, 2022 MEMORIAL DAY FLEA MARKET, MAY 27-30TH, 2022 MAY 27, 2022 – MAY 30, 2022 Second Saturdays Concert & Classic Car Cruise-In featuring Cat 5 Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In JUN 11, 2022 Fourth of July Celebration Fourth of July Celebration JUL 4, 2022 Second Saturdays Concert & Classic Car Cruise-In featuring Legacy Motown Revue Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In JUL 9, 2022 Second Saturdays Concert & Classic Car Cruise-In featuring The Entertainers Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In AUG 13, 2022 Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show We are excited to announce the 2022 Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show will be September 2-5, 2022. We are having the Flea Market and the VFW is participating! Come and join us! Please continue to check our website for updates. Thank you! SEP 2, 2022 – SEP 5, 2022 Second Saturdays Concert & Classic Car Cruise-In featuring the Tim Clark Band Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In Featuring Tim Clark Band, September 10th, 2022. SEP 10, 2022 LODGING AND DINING Twenty-five restaurants will keep the active visitor well-fed while more than ten motels and inns provide all the comforts of home to the weary traveler. For more Lodging, Restaurant and Attractions listings, please visit PickPlayStay.com Motel/Inn Phone # Location Knob Hill Motel (276) 728-2131 downtown Red Roof Inn (276) 728-9118 Exit 14 Super Eight (276) 728-4125 Exit 14 Holiday Inn Express (276) 728-9100 Exit 14 Hampton Inn (276) 728-2345 Exit 14 Motel 6 (276) 728-4136 Exit 14 Comfort Inn (276) 730-9999 Exit 14 Quality Inn (276) 728-2120 Exit 14 Additional area tourism information is available from Blue Ridge Travel Association and the Carroll County Office of Tourism Hillsville is a great place to visit, but a better place to stay! Check out what resources Hillsville has to offer businesses below. Tourism Zone Fact Sheet - Quick Facts about how to obtain Hillsville's Tourism Credits Tourism Zone Ordinance - Outlines the benefits of being in the Tourism Zone including access to relief of real estate taxes, and partial meals and transcient taxes. Tourism Zone Map Enterprise Zone Fact Sheet - Outlines the benefits of being in the Enterprise Zone including reduced water and sewer rates in Carroll County. Enterprise Zone Map Mount Rogers Planning District Commission - Check out what low interest loans are available here. The Crossroads Institute - Many resources here including the small business development center. People Incorporated Economic Development Loan and Tax Credit Information Basics for Grant Writing PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation by Travis Jackson Presented on 11/30/2015 at Town Hall. HISTORIC CARROLL COUNTY COURTHOUSE Historic Carroll County Courthouse--home of the Carroll County Historical Society and Museum 515 N Main Street VIEW FROM HISTORIC COURTHOUSE PORTICO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HILLSVILLE BEAVER DAM CREEK CRUISE-IN ON MAIN STREET Second Saturdays and classic car cruise-in—May through September. EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Carroll County public school system operates one high school, one middle school, and seven elementary schools. Two of these schools, both secondary, Carroll County High School and Carroll County Middle School, are located within the Town of Hillsville. The new Hillsville Elementary School, constructed in 2005, is located outside of the corporate limits. Public Schools In Hillsville as of 2008 Grades Capacity Enrollment Acreage Year Built /Renovations Carroll Co. High 9 thru 12 900 871 72.25 1969 Carroll Co. Middle 6 thru 8 560 617 22.76 1936,1947,1954,1979,1980,1982 While there are no institutions of higher learning in Hillsville or Carroll County, the community is served by Wytheville Community College. This is a two year institution roughly 30-miles north of town. Additional community college facilities within 75 miles of Hillsville include New River Community College in Dublin, Virginia; and Surry Community College in Dobson, North Carolina. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, consisting of eight colleges and graduate schools, is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, roughly 64 miles northeast of Hillsville. Additional four-year institutions within a 70-mile radius of Hillsville include Radford University, Wake Forest University, Emory & Henry College, and Bluefield College. CONTACT INFORMATION Carroll County Public Library: (276) 728-3334, Corner of N. Main St. and Beaverdam Rd. Churches Hillsville First Baptist: (276) 728-7801 Hillsville Presbyterian: (276) 728-2722 Hillsville First United Methodist: (276) 728-2434 Hillsville Christian Church: (276) 728-2221 Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness: (276) 728-4943 Hillsville Church of God: 1550 N Main St. (276)766-3469 Victory Way Baptist Church: 500 S Main St. (276)728-2651 Out of The Box Church: 516 N Main St. (276) 728-0020 ronnie24317@yahoo.com DALTON HILL CHRISTIAN CHURCH / #276-728-9990 / 209 Coon Ridge Road, Hillsville, VA 24343 Schools Hillsville Elementary School: (276) 728-7312 Carroll County Middle School: (276) 728-2382 Carroll County High School: (276) 728-2125 Carroll County School Board: (276) 728-3191 Links Carroll County Government Carroll County Tourism Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority Mount Rogers Planning District Commission RECYCLING INFORMATION (does not include Town Recycling Program) Flea Market Packet 2014 Audit 2015 Audit 2016 Audit 2017 Audit 2018 Audit 2019 Audit 2020 Audit For Employees Christmas Stocking Stuffing, Tree Lighting and Parade STOCKING STUFFING BEGINS AT 5 PM. TREE LIGHTING AT 6 PM. PARADE AT 7 PM. DEC 4, 2021 Shred A Thon, April 9th , 9am - 12pm Community shredding, electronic recycling & drug take back event. APR 9, 2022 Second Saturdays Concert & Classic Car Cruise-In featuring Too Much Sylvia Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In MAY 14, 2022 MEMORIAL DAY FLEA MARKET, MAY 27-30TH, 2022 MEMORIAL DAY FLEA MARKET, MAY 27-30TH, 2022 MAY 27, 2022 – MAY 30, 2022 Second Saturdays Concert & Classic Car Cruise-In featuring Cat 5 Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In JUN 11, 2022 Fourth of July Celebration Fourth of July Celebration JUL 4, 2022 Second Saturdays Concert & Classic Car Cruise-In featuring Legacy Motown Revue Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In JUL 9, 2022 Second Saturdays Concert & Classic Car Cruise-In featuring The Entertainers Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In AUG 13, 2022 Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show We are excited to announce the 2022 Labor Day Flea Market & Gun Show will be September 2-5, 2022. We are having the Flea Market and the VFW is participating! Come and join us! Please continue to check our website for updates. Thank you! SEP 2, 2022 – SEP 5, 2022 Second Saturdays Concert & Classic Car Cruise-In featuring the Tim Clark Band Second Saturdays Concert Series & Classic Car Cruise-In Featuring Tim Clark Band, September 10th, 2022. SEP 10, 2022 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Positions Available Town of Hillsville, Virginia Position: Public Works/Sanitation Laborer Full Time and Part Time $11.95 The Town of Hillsville, Virginia will accept applications from legal U.S. citizens for the temporary position of Public Works/Sanitation worker until filled with the first applications being evaluated on June 11th. Applications should be filed with the Virginia Employment Commission, hand delivered, or emailed to engineer@townofhillsville.com. All applicants must have a minimum of high school education or GED. Applicants must have a valid CDL issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or be willing to obtain within 6 months. Complete copies of the position duties and description are available at the Virginia Employment Commission, at Town Hall, or www.townofhillsville.com. The Town of Hillsville is a non-discriminatory, drug free workplace employer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position: Hillsville Police Department Salary: DOE/DOQ The Town of Hillsville, Virginia will accept applications from legal U.S. citizens for the position of Officer with the Hillsville Police Department on a rolling basis with the first evaluation on November 15, 2021. Applications should be filed with the Virginia Employment Commission, hand delivered to Town Hall or to the Police Department in Hillsville, or emailed to the Chief of Police Shannon Goad at shannon.goad@hillsvillepd.org All applicants must have a minimum of a high school education or GED and a valid Drivers License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Law Enforcement certification through DCJS academy is preferred. This position offers great benefits with overtime opportunities: Complete copies of the description and duties of the position are available at the Virginia Employment Commission, at the Town Hall in Hillsville, or on the Town’s Web Site at www.townofhillsville.com The Town of Hillsville is a non-discriminatory, drug free workplace employer. Employment Application PART TIME PUBLIC WORKS/SANITATION FULL TIME PUBLIC WORKS/SANITATION People's Choice & Judges’ Pick (Open/Amateur Division) Category * Check One Chili Salsa Name * First Name Last Name Team Name * Contact Name * Address * City * State * Zipcode * Phone * (###) ### #### Email * There will be no electricity or running water at the booths. By submitting this form you agree to all rules and regulations put forth by the Friends of Hillsville, Inc. regarding this competition and agree to abide by them. You also release the Friends of Hillsville, Inc. and the Town of Hillsville and all parties involved in this competition from any liability from any injury and or accidents that may occur to you, your property, or any of your teammates during this event. Upon receipt of your entry fee, you will be notified of your acceptance into this year’s Chili Shootout. (4 Max.) Please Mail Or Drop Off Completed Forms and the registration fee for each category to: The Friends of Hillsville, Inc. P.O. Box 545 Hillsville, VA 24343 Make checks payable to: The Friends of Hillsville, Inc.—Chili For more information about the 6th Annual Historic Hillsville Chili Shootout, contact Teresa Catron at 540-420-9508 or hillsvillechilishootout@gmail.com. Open Chili & Salsa Entry • $25 Entry Fee (for chili) $10 Entry Fee (for salsa) Each team submits ONE QUART of chili for judging. Each team provides A MINIMUM 4 gallons of chili for public tasting. Tasting wristbands go on sale at 10 a.m. Public tasting scheduled from 1:00 p.m. until chili runs out. Absolutely no chili serving before 1:00 p.m.! Tasting Procedure: The Friends of Hillsville, Inc. will sell wristbands for tasting and will supply tasting cups and spoons to cooks, and cooks will serve up chili in the provided cups. Chili will be served to visitors wearing a wristband as long as the chili lasts. The Friends of Hillsville, Inc. will provide a Peoples Choice ballot box. Times To Remember 8 a.m. Set-up takes place 9 a.m. Meat check takes place 9:30 a.m. Mandatory cooks’ meeting in judge’s area (one rep. from each team only) 10 a.m. Chili competition begins 1 p.m. Cooking ends and chili turned in to be judged. 1:00 p.m. Public tasting begins (see procedure above); showmanship judging begins Winners will be announced from the stage later in the evening. Important Chili Team Info SUBJECT TO CHANGE PER VDH MANDATES 1. OPEN Chili defined as any kind of meat or combination of meat, cooked with red chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients. Fillers are allowed in the open chili category. Since the competition involves sampling by judges and attendees, please be aware that each team’s liability is based on ingredients cooked in the chili. Any teams preparing and serving harmful ingredients will be held liable. 2. No ingredient can be precooked in any way prior to the commencement of the official cookoff. The only exceptions are canned or bottled tomatoes, tomato sauce, peppers, pepper sauce, beverages, broth and grinding or mixing of spices. Meat may be pre-cut or ground. Meat cannot be precooked or marinated. Other ingredients, i.e. onions, peppers, etc. can be pre-chopped and brought to the cook site or chopped on site. No precooked chili may be used to extend the day’s chili. 3. Salsa must be homemade. Salsa may be brought to the site that day or it may be prepared at the shootout. 4. Check-in Please check-in at the registration table to receive your booth assignment. Check-is from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. 5. Setup Each team will be given a 12 ft. x 12 ft. space. You are to provide a 10 ft x 10 ft tent/canopy for your booth, tables, chairs, trash cans and something to cook on (camp stoves or propane heated pots are best). No campfires are allowed. Only one vehicle per team is allowed into the festival area. Please unload your tent, tables and supplies as quickly as possible and then exit the event area to park in the parking lot. Walk back and set up your booth after you have parked your car. Reminder: Individual booths will have no running water or electricity. Cooks should bring their own water for cooking. Fire extinguisher is highly recommended. 6. Cooking of chili ingredients begins at 10 a.m. Anyone cooking chili prior to the 11 a.m. start time will be disqualified. Stoves can be turned on before 10 a.m.to boil water only. All meat will be inspected prior to the start time. All teams must provide their own cooking utensils and meat thermometer. There will be a mandatory cooks’ meeting at 9:30 and each team will be given their judging container and their contestant number at this meeting. 7. Tasting procedure: A wristband and a People’s Choice ballot will be sold together at the ticket tent for $5. The Friends of Hillsville, Inc. will provide 2 oz. tasting cups and spoons to all teams. Teams should serve chili in supplied cups only until their supply runs out. Please use ONLY the provided cups for sampling to the general public. The use of bowls is cause for disqualification. (Tip: When you serve, there is no need to fill the chili cup all the way. Just a spoonful or two of chili will do for tasting. This will allow your line to move faster and your chili will last longer.) Absolutely no serving chili before 1 p.m.! Only serve to visitors wearing an official wristband. Per VDH guidelines, servers of food must wear a mask. Each tent shall provide a hand sanitizer available for public. 8. What Is The People’s Choice Award (TPCA)? Judged by the visitors to your booth instead of the sequestered judges, the TPCA results are influenced by your showmanship, decoration and attitude PLUS the flavor of your chili. Having a unique chili name, a festive booth and showmanship can draw the public to your booth for tasting–the best booths get the most votes. Have fun, and be sure to invite your family & friends to participate! The Friends of Hillsville, Inc. will have a TPCA ballot box and will be collected. First Place People’s Choice prize/trophy will be awarded. 9. What is the Showmanship Award? Judged by super-secret judges not associated with any show team. Judges look at your theme, costume, booth set up, action, and audience appeal. The bigger and brighter the better! And remember, even if your chili doesn’t win, you can still win for showmanship. One showmanship prize is awarded. 10. How Much Chili Do I Make? Teams will submit one quart of chili to the judges. You will use the assigned container that you receive at the cooks meeting to submit to the judges. Each team is required to prepare a minimum of 4 additional gallons of chili for sampling by the public. 11. What Are The Turn-in Times? Teams are responsible for getting their chili to the judges’ table on time. Judges are voting on the chili based on the following: good flavor, texture, consistency, blend of spices and color. Check your Cook’s Packet for details about turn-in times for each category. Three OPEN/JUDGE’S PICK Chili cash prizes will be awarded as well as trophies. Other awards to be handed out are The People’s Choice Award (best chili voted on by the people!) and the Showmanship Award (for best booth decoration). Winners will be announced from the stage. 12. What Is The Entry Fee? $25 per team for chili team entry (a maximum of four people per team) and $10 per salsa entry. You may enter additional recipes, each entry will be judged separately. Team Captain must be 18 years or older to enter. 13. When Can I Break Down? All teams are responsible for breaking down and cleaning up their booth and surrounding area at the end of the event. All items should be packed up and ready for a quick pick-up when you pull your vehicle around. No vehicles are allowed into the event area until after 4:30 p.m. 14. This is a Rain Or Shine Event. 15. Have Fun! We want the chili shootout to be enjoyed by all! Make it FUN and be responsible. Friend us on Facebook. Good luck!!! Cook-off Prizes (In addition to bragging rights!) OPEN – JUDGE’S PICK Red Chili Prizes 1. First Place - $500 in cash, a Historic Hillsville Chili Shootout Trophy 2. Second Place - $200 in cash, a Historic Hillsville Chili Shootout Trophy 3. Third Place - $100 in cash, a Historic Hillsville Chili Shootout Trophy OPEN – JUDGE’S PICK Salsa Prizes 1. First Place - $75 in cash, Ribbon Award 2. Second Place - $50 in cash, Ribbon Award 3. Third Place - $25 in cash, Ribbon Award Showmanship Award 1. First Place – $250 People’s Choice Chili Award 1. First Place - $500 in cash, a Historic Hillsville Chili Shootout Trophy Cornbread Competition Awards (Chili teams are encouraged to enter!) 1. Traditional Cornbread – Ribbon Awards 1. Non-traditional Cornbread – Ribbon Awards Pay Tax Bill (Or Other Misc. Payment) Pay Utility Bill Town of Hillsville · 410 N. Main St. · P.O. Box 545 · Hillsville, VA 24343 Phone: (276) 728-2128 · Fax: (276) 728-9371 Powered by tech109, Inc.