Roscoe's Chili Challenge FAQs

  1. I've seen "RCC" on event blogs and the numerous great reveiws of Roscoe's Chili Challenge... what is "RCC"?

  2. I want to go to this year's RCC!  Where can I buy tickets and what do they cost?

  3. When and at what times are the RCC gates open?

  4. Where can I park my bike while at the RCC?

  5. I'm not going to take my bike; can I park my cage (car/truck) on the RCC grounds?

  6. How will I know what is going on when while at RCC?

  7. I plan on tent camping, can I stay on the Roscoe's Chili Challenge grounds?

  8. Tent camping isn't for me, I'm bringing my camper/RV; can I stay on the RCC grounds?

  9. I plan on checking out Roscoe's Chili Challenge, but I'm not much of a tent camper... are there any hotels or other options nearby?

  10. If I pay for admission, and leave the event, can I get back into the event?

  11. What amenities are available at the event?

  12. I love taking pictures and video.  Can I bring both my cameras?

  13. I want to be a vendor at Roscoe's Chili Challenge, what do I need to know, and who do I contact?

  14. Can I bring my dog to the event?

  15. What bands will be at this year's RCC?

  16. Can I bring my own beer/booze? Is there beer available there?

  17. What's going on at RCC? What events happen, and how do I register?

  18. I'm an adult, 18 years old. May I attend RCC?

  19. I cook a mean chili! How do I register for the Chili Cookoff, and what are the rules?

 

 

 

Roscoe's Chili Challenge

 

 

 

  1. I've seen "RCC" on event blogs and the numerous great reveiws of Roscoe's Chili Challenge... what is "RCC"?

    "RCC" is simple; Roscoe's Chili Challenge!

  1. I want to go to this year's RCC!  Where can I buy tickets and what do they cost?

Tickets are available at the main gate for entry, available the day of the event. The event costs $60 per person for the entire event, or $50 for Saturday only. No one under 21 years old is allowed in the event. Primitive on-RRC-grounds camping is included, no RVs (see below).

  1. When and at what times are the RCC gates open?

The RCC gates are open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:30 AM to 1:00 AM.

  1. Where can I park my bike while at the RCC?

Motorcycle parking is included and welcome right on the event's grounds.

  1. I'm not going to take my bike; can I park my cage (car/truck) on the RCC grounds?

Sorry, no.  In order to protect the motorcycles on the RCC grounds, cars & trucks are not allowed in.  However, parking is available at one of the neighbors' locations.  They will have signs as you enter the neighborhood; costs may vary.

You need to RIDE A BIKE in the gate to tent camp on the RCC grounds!!

 ROADSIDE PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED FOR ANY VEHICLE.

  1. How will I know what is going on when while at RCC?

Make sure to tune your radios to 89.1 FM while at your campsites to listen to RCC Radio LIVE! We'll be broadcasting music and announcments during the event.

  1. I plan on tent camping, can I stay on the Roscoe's Chili Challenge grounds?

YES!!!! The cost of admission includes tent camping on the Roscoe Chili Challenge grounds in designated areas (don't worry, there's plenty of camping areas), AS LONG AS YOU RIDE A MOTORCYCLE IN (cage drivers may arrange for camping with the neighbors where they parked thier car/truck/RV).  There are limited showers, and plenty of port-a-pottys.  As long as there is no Burn Ban in Polk County, RCC allows controlled fires at your campsite. 

Camping off the Roscoe's Chili Challenge grounds may be arranged with the neighbors (click HERE) but is not included in the RCC admission price. 

  1. Tent camping isn't for me, I'm bringing my camper/RV; can I stay on the RCC grounds?

No, but fret not!  Camper & RV parking for the event is provided by Roscoe's neighbors as close as next door!  They will have signs posted as you enter the neighborhood, but it is HIGHLY recommended to make advance arrangements with them.  No hookups are available unless specified by the neighbor.  Contact info for them is available HERE.  Transportation from these areas is provided. However, transporters work for tips only.  Please don't forget to give them something to get a drink with later!

  1. I plan on checking out Roscoe's Chili Challenge, but I'm not much of a tent camper... are there any hotels or other options nearby?

Yes. Travelodge, 3425 US Hwy 98, N. Lakeland, FL 33809, (863)858-4481.  There are also many other hotels close by (click HERE and search nearby for "hotels").

NOTE: If you're going to bring or rent an RV or Travel Trailer RV, make sure to contact one of the neighbors (Click HERE for contact info) to reserve a spot for the RV!

  1. If I pay for admission, and leave the event, can I get back into the event?

Yes.  Once you pay for admission, you will be issued a wristband.  This wristband will be your pass onto the event grounds.  As long as you leave it on for the duration of the event, you'll be allowed back into the event.

  1. What amenities are available at the event?

Roscoe's Chili Challenge offers not only a major Chili Challenge that Little Hank and Roscoe still take part in, but the RCC also offers food, clothing and other cool stuff vendors, beer, mini-bike races, slow races, port-a-potty drag races, adult games, live music, amature (i.e.; YOUR babe!) and pro adult dancers on stage, arm wrestling competition, rider awards, bike show prizes, a large purse, and of course, hundreds of biker babes!

  1. I love taking pictures and video.  Can I bring both my cameras?

Yes and No.  Still cameras are welcome; video cameras are not.  Additionally, by entering into the event, all participants/attendees are acknowledging that their image(s) and/or likenesses may be used for future purposes without compensation.

  1. I want to be a vendor at Roscoe's Chili Challenge, what do I need to know, and who do I contact?

Check out our current vendors and all the vendor information as well as who to contact to be a RCC vendor by clicking HERE; food/beverage vendors & info may been seen HERE.

  1. Can I bring my dog to the event?

No dogs are allowed in the event area.  However, some neighbors may allow dogs with the RV spot rental but they must stay at the RV.

  1. What bands will be at this year's RCC?

Check out the list of bands at this year's RCC, and to contact us to possibly play at next year's RCC, click HERE!

  1. Can I bring my own beer/booze? Is there beer available there?

YES, you may bring your own alcohol into RCC, BUT, we cannot allow any glass into the event. PLease transfer any booze you have in glass bottles into something plastic. We also have beer for sale during the entire envet, on site.

  1. What's going on at RCC? What events happen, and how do I register?

There's tons of fun things happening at every RCC; for a more specific list, click HERE. Please remember, SHIT HAPPENS; the schedules are subject to change at any time.

  1. I'm an adult, 18 years old. May I attend RCC?

No, sorry. Due to the availablity of alcohol on event grounds, everyone attending RCC MUST be at least 21 years of age. IDs will be checked at the gate. No ID, no entry.

All informaiton about the Chili Cookoff and to register may be found by clicking HERE.