Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

The Arts Council of Brownwood is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Friday, May 5, from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. on Center Avenue in Historic Downtown Brownwood.

There will be food and craft vendors, an area for dancing, and many free games and activities for children, including several piñatas throughout the evening, as well as other activities and contests.

The featured entertainment for the evening will include Mariachi Los Toros, from Austin, who will be back again this year. They will perform in the Lyric Theatre, and they will also serenade at a couple of downtown restaurants. This year, we are also excited to include México 2000 Ballet Folklórico from Dallas, who will also perform in the Lyric. All performances in the Lyric will be free to the public.

Jalapeño Eating Contest

Contestants must be at least 18 years old.
Each contestant will receive a plate of fresh jalapeño peppers.
Contestants may only eat one pepper during the first minute.
Contestants will then have two (2) minutes to eat as many peppers as possible, one pepper at a time.
Peppers must be eaten down to within 1/8 inch of the cap to be counted.
Contestants will not be allowed any other foods or beverages during the contest.
Contestants will be disqualified if they are unable to keep the peppers down.
Contestants cannot coat the inside of their mouths with any kind of protective coating. Anyone caught doing so will be disqualified.
The contestant with the most stems on their plate after time has been called will be the winner. Contestants will be allowed to finish any pepper remaining in their mouths when time is called.
Should there be a tie, contestants will be given additional peppers and one (1) more minute of time.
First, second, and third place winners will receive prizes.
Entry forms must be turned in at the Information Table next to the Lyric Theatre by 8:30 p.m. There will be a maximum of ten (10) contestants.
The contest will begin at 9:00.

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Amateur Homemade Salsa Contest

Contestants must not be an employee of a restaurant, food truck, bar, or salsa company.
All salsa must be homemade.
Contestants must supply a minimum of one pint of salsa.
A numbered container will be provided for each entry. There will be a limit of two (2) entries per contestant.
Salsa will be judged on appearance, taste, and texture.
First, second, and third place winners will receive prizes.
Entries must be delivered to The Turtle Restaurant before 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5th.
Judging will begin at 7:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at 9:00 p.m.