WQSV's 3rd Spring Chicken Salad-Off

WQSV’s 3rd Spring Chicken Salad-Off

DJ L3DSaturday, June 1
Ciders From Mars, 121 South Lewis Street, Staunton
4:00-8:00 PM
Tasting starts at 5PM, winners announced at 6:30PM

Hosted by Randy Ruse
Music by DJ L3D
Event is free • $10 for a tasting fork

All proceeds benefit your favorite community radio station!

Come join us at Ciders From Mars on Saturday, June 1, as WQSV hosts its third annual chicken salad competition! Three judges will conduct a blind tasting of Staunton’s finest salad submissions with a “people’s choice” award as well.

Think your chicken salad has got what it takes? Click on the “Register Now” button below to enter. The cost is $25 per entry, but you can register early for only $15. Spots are limited, so sign up today! The top winners will receive gift cards to local businesses, cool WQSV swag, and trophies/medals. If you just want to hang out and graze, $10 buys you a fork to conduct your own tasting.

Register Now

FAQ For Contestants

How will entries be judged?
We’ll be judging on these criteria:
– Salad Name (required for registration)
– Taste
– Texture
– Originality
– Presentation

How much salad should I make?
You will be asked to prepare enough chicken salad to fill one hundred (100) 2.5″/1.5 oz. bamboo mini-bowls.

Are there any restrictions on ingredients?
Please make sure that all items in your salad (including any garnish) are edible.

How do I get my salad to you?
Please pick up a salad kit from Ciders From Mars any time after May 28. The kit will include instructions, a card for your name (that will be displayed in front of your entry), and numbered bamboo serving cups. You can bring your portioned and presented salad servings to Ciders From Mars between 12:00-3:00 PM on Saturday, June 1st.

For any other questions …
Please contact stauntonradio@gmail.com.



Winners of the 2023 Chicken Salad-Off


Winners of the 2022 Chicken Salad-Off