Wednesday, February 10, 2010

From Tamara Dees:
Need spices at the Texas Open? Doyle and Melodie Smith will bring them if you order in advance. Place your order before 5pm on Wednesday Feb. 17th via the website (we'll deduct the shipping!) or by calling Tamara. You can pick them up Friday or Saturday from Melodie or Doyle at the cook-off. Thanks,

Mild Bill's Spices, etc., LLC
http://www.mildbills.com/
830-980-4124

From Dana Plocheck:
Greetings Everyone,

This is just a friendly reminder that the Texas Open is next week! We have goody bags for the first 100 registered and that number is getting close so get your entries in quickly. Don’t forget, we have a second cook-off on Sunday. Turn in time is 2:00 pm on Saturday and 1:00 pm on Sunday. Saturday’s cook-off is an Automatic Qualifier for 1st Place and Top 3 State Residents. Junior Cook-off is on Saturday and stoves will be awarded to the Top 10; turn-in for Juniors is 1:00 pm. There is limited space available for RV parking but there are hotels nearby. All hotels are first come, first served; here is the info -

Super 8 Hotel (hotel connects to directly to property of Papa’s Icehouse)
24903 I-45N, Spring, TX
281-367-5040
One Bed $59.00 plus tax a night
Two Beds $65.00 plus tax a night
No pets

LaQuinta Inn-Woodlands
24868 I-45N, Spring, TX
281-681-9188
 Rate available
Pets accepted, call for details
Book direct with hotel or online at http://www.laquinta.com/

Holiday Inn Express
24888 I-45N, The Woodlands, TX
281-681-8088
No Rate available
Pets accepted, call for details
Book direct with hotel or online at http://www.hiexpress.com/






Attached is an entry form for your convenience. Hope to see you there!
DanaIt is Wednesday and time to publish the CCOs for this weekend.



Feb 12, 2010-001 - Terlingua, TX CASI. Friday Chili Cookoff. Held at Community Center. Entry fee $20 turn-in 7 PM. Cooks dinner at 5 PM, furnished by Mel & Diane. Contact Dorathy Williams 432-371-2595.

Feb 13, 2010-001 - West, TX CASI. Out West 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off Held at West Bar & Grill 301 S. Main St. West, TX. Take Exit 353 off I-35. Contact Mike or Wanda Hutyra @ 254-826-5509 or Donna Conrad @ 254-855-4733. Entry $18.00/ Turn In Time 2:00 PM/ Chili Grind Only. Plenty RV Parking/ NO HOOK UP's.Charity is Meals On Wheels. Live Entertain- ment Friday & Saturday Night. Raffle/50/50 Pot. For More Information Contact Mike & Wanda Hutyra @ 254-826-5509 or Donna Conrad @ 254-855-4733.

Feb 13, 2010-002 - Hernando, MS CASI. Ed Daniels Memorial Mississippi State Championship. Held at the Barn. Turn-in 1 PM Entry fee $20.00 Information Lynne Murry 662-526-5722, lynne_murry@yahoo.com 

Feb 13, 2010-003 - Terlingua, TX CASI. Roadrunner Cookoff. Held at Community Center. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Dorathy Williams 432-371-2595. Bronze Roadrunner Trophy for first place chili. Benefits the Big Bend High School Activity Fund in Memory of Carolyn Hejtmancik. Fish fry dinner at Noon.

Feb 13, 2010-004 - Paradise, TX CASI. 19th Annual McChili McHog-In At the McGaritys place in Paradise (150 CR 3579). Jackpot beans ($5.00) - noon turn-in. CASI chili ($20.00) - 1:00 turn- in. Cheeseburgers in Paradise (free) - 7:00 turn-in. Overnight camping. No hook-ups. See Sunday, February 14 cookoff (Another Day in Paradise). Contact Nick (817-975-0484) for information and directions. Grand Champion will be awarded (call for details). Make checks payable to Cottondale VFD.

Feb 13, 2010-005 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Valentine's Day Massacre. CCO will be held at Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off US Hwy 87. Benefits Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 Day CCO. See Sunday for more information. Limited RV Hook Ups. $20/night Jackpot Beans: turn in 12:00 Noon, entry Fee $5.Chili turn in 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a cake auction and a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Pot Luck Supper Sat Night. Info Sherrie Maus 5876 N Grape Rd San Angelo TX 76903. 325-658-1364

Feb 13, 2010-006 - Bandera, TX CASI. Alamo Area Pod Cook-Off to be held at the Pioneer RV Resort, Hwy 173 & 1202 Maple St. 866-371-3751 or 830-796-3751. Charity is the Frontier Times Museum in Bandera Texas. Call for reservations. Turn in 2 pm. Entry fee $20.00. Chili Grind Only. Contact Jennifer or Sally Lee with questions 210-490-4436. jlee@guidobros.com.  Contact Pioneer RV for reservations, 866- 371-3751 or 830-796-3751. See cook-off same location next day. Make check payable to Alamo Area Pod.

Feb 14, 2010-001 - West, TX CASI. Out West Bar & Grill Next Day Cook Off @ Out West Bar & Grill. Entry $18.00/Turn-in Time 1:00 PM. Charity is WFD. Valentine Special's all day. Contact Mike or Wanda Hutyra @254- 826-5509 or Donna Conrad @ 254- 855-4733.

Feb 14, 2010-002 - Paradise, TX CASI. Another Day in Paradise. Held at McGaritys place in Paradise, 150 CR 3579. Omelet- off ($5.00) - 10:00 a.m. turn-in. Bloody Mary-off ($5.00) - 10.00 a.m. turn-in. CASI Chili ($20.00) - noon turn- in. Overnight camping. No hook- ups. Call Nick for information or directions (817-975-0484). Grand Champion trophy awarded (call Nick for details).

Feb 14, 2010-003 - San Angelo, TX CASI. Day 2 Valentine's Day Massacre CCO will be held at Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 of US Hwy 87. Benefits of Concho Valley Food Bank. This is a 2 Day CCO. See Saturday for more information Limited RV Hook Ups. $20/night Chili turn in 12:00 Noon. Entry fee $18.00. or $15 and 2 cans of food. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Pot Luck Supper Sat Night. Info Sherrie Maus 5876 N Grape Rd San Angelo TX 76903. 325-658-1364

Feb 14, 2010-004 - Bandera, TX CASI. Day After Alamo Area Pod to be held at the Pioneer RV Resort. Charity is the Frontier Times Museum in Bandera Texas. Call for reservations. Turn in 2 pm. Entry fee $20.00. Chili Grind Only. Contact Jennifer or Sally Lee with questions 210-490-4436. jlee@guidobros.com. Contact Pioneer RV for reservations, 866- 371-3751 or 830-796-3751. Make check payable to Alamo Area Pod.