From Shirley Bates:
The Black Gold Chili Pod of Midland/Odessa would like to remind everyone that we have a new location for our Pod Cookoff, which is scheduled for May 14, 2011. The cookoff will be in Crane, TX at the Crane County Park on 6th Street. We already have held our Guess Where CCO and On The Road to Terlingua CCO at this park several times so you may be familiar with the beautiful park with its many shade trees, walking path and easy in and out access. The park has limited hookups but plenty of parking for all.
We have planned the usual Friday night Fish Fry which features fried catfish and all the fixins'. A Raffle and 50/50 Drawing are on the agenda along with a Saturday night 42 tournament. We have added a Youth cookoff to be held on Saturday for those under 18. Turn-in is at 12 noon, for the Youth, entry fee $5 with a very nice first place prize. There is also a "Day After" cookoff scheduled on Sunday at this location. Please put this one on your schedule, we are going to have a great time!!
From Jen Cook:
The Rose City Pod is hosting their 30th Chili Cook-off
When: THIS WEEKEND March 5-6th
Where: Gander Mountain Hwy 69 South just North of Toll Road
Cook's can set up as early as Friday afternoon 4pm
Vendors need to be set-up no later than Saturday morning 10am
Saturday the event is open to the public at 11am $3 Donation for Chili Tasting
Rain or Shine the Show Will Go On!!
The second annual FAME Festival (Food, Art, Music, Entertainment) has been approved for April 30th from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The free street festival will occur on Historic Broadway Street in downtown Myrtle Beach between 3rd and 6th Avenues North. An additional block has been added this year to accommodate 40-50 chili cooks. The Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) will hold their first annual Southeastern Regional Chili Competition at the festival with cooks from Florida to Maryland. Plans are being made to also host a Fireman’s Chili Cook-off in conjunction with the CASI event. Volunteers are needed for hospitality, judging and staffing the event.
The festival will embrace local artists with original works of art from all medias including watercolor, oils, sculptures, metals, glass, etc. The music stage will be filled throughout the day with the best of local musicians, beginning with the Carolina Forest Middle School Steel Drum Band under the direction of Dr. Tim Peterman at 10:00 AM. An additional stage has been added this year to accommodate dance and the performing arts.
It is Wednesday and here are the CCOs for this weekend! As you can see below, there are plenty from which to choose.
Mar 4, 2011-001 - San Angelo, TX CASI. SACA Pod Cookoff. Friday night S Oaks at the Paseo, 2011 SACA Pod CO. Cut meat only. Turn in 9 PM. Entry fee $20. See next day cookoff. Sammie Plant 325-656-8299. Make checks payable to SACA Pod.
Mar 5, 2011-001 - San Angelo, TX CASI. 4th Annual Republic Of Texas Indepedence Day Celebration. Location is South Oakes and Ave D at the Paseo. Salsa red or green $10.00; Beans, these will be furnished by Casserole Beans, $10.00. CASI chili MUST BE CUT MEAT ONLY. Entry Fee is $20.00, Turn-in is 2 PM. Cook it like the cowboys did. BBQ Chicken, Pork Spare Ribs Brisket $40.00 each or $ 100.00 FOR ALL BBQ WITH EARLY ENTRY. Early entries must be in by Feb 22, 2011 IBCA. Contact Sammie 325 656 8299 sanangeloplant1@msn.com.
Mar 5, 2011-002 - Tyler, TX CASI. Rose City Pod Cookoff. Held at Gander Mountain. CASI Chili $20 entry fee. Turn-In at 2 PM. Junior's Chili (17 and Under) $5 entry fee. Turn-In at 1 PM (1st place is a Cook's Stove). 50/50 Beans $5 entry fee. Turn-In at Noon (50% of the Pot Paid Back). Showmanship for CASI cooks. People's Choice (must purchase Tasting Cups to Vote) $3 per Cup - available at 11:30 AM. Chili cooks are encouraged to have extra chili for the People's Choice. We are expecting large crowds and the proceeds go straight to our charity. Overnight parking for RV's and Camping without hook-ups available Fri and Sat. Event T-shirts and Goody Bags guaranteed to the first 25 CASI entries. No pre-registrations accepted. Registration will open at 9:30 AM. Cook's Meeting to follow.Vendors and Kamel Concessions will also be on hand. Contact Jen Cook jccookj1@yahoo.com See cookoff next day.
Mar 5, 2011-003 - South Austin, TX CASI. SIGHTFEST 2011 - 29th Annual Located at Giddy Ups Bar, South Austin, Tex. It is south of Slaughter Lane off Manchaca Road. Grind Only. $20.00 Turn in 2:00. Beans, $5.00, turn in 1:00 PM. There will be a Silent Auction. Continental Breakfast on Saturday morning, Cooks Party Friday night, Pot Luck Saturday night and Biscuits and Gravy Sunday. Cook off on Sunday. See next day. Come in Thursday afternoon. Dry camping, no hook ups. We'll be looking for you. Sue Caffey cells 512-760-5274/512- 760-8789, 512-446-2364. Email caffeycasa@msn.com. Make checks payable to ALSCC.
Mar 5, 2011-004 - Little Rock, AR CASI. Arkansas Men's State CCO. VFW Post 9095 at 1121 Gamble Road. $20.00 entry, 1:00 PM Turn in. Benefits VFW 9095 Scholarship Fund. Motorhomes on first come first serve basis. No hookups. Contact Jim Smith at VFW 501-224-8037 for available space. NO OUTSIDE LIQUOR. Bar is inside with beverages. Contact Bruce Smith 501-312-8715 or Jim Smith at 501-224-8037. CHILI GRIND ONLY Automatic qualifier for TICC.
Mar 5, 2011-005 - Little Rock, AR CASI. Arkansas Women's State CCO held at VFW Post 9095 located at 1121 Gamble Road. $20.00 entry, 1:00 PM Turn in. Benefits VFW 9095 Ladies Auxiliary. Motorhomes on first come first serve basis. No hookups. Contact Jim Smith at VFW 501-224-8037 for available space. NO OUTSIDE LIQUOR! Bar is inside with beverages. Contact Bruce Smith 501-312-8715 or Jim Smith at 501-224-8037. Chili grind only Automatic qualifier for TICC.
Mar 5, 2011-006 - Irving, TX CASI. Irving Elks and Tx Elks State CCO. Held at 2015 N Britian Rd. Benefits the Irving Elks charities, youth and senior citizens. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Beans entry $5, turn-in 12 PM. Friday night Cooks dinner, chicken fried steak. Plenty of parking space. Contact Horace Jones 972-579-0005 Lodge, 972-986-5609 Home. For qualified Elks, this is also the Texas State Elks Chili Championship! Make checks payable to Irving Elks Lodge.
Mar 5, 2011-007 - Odessa, TX CASI. Corky's 1st Annual Chili Cookoff. Held at 6705 Andrews Hwy. Benefits MDA. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Randy Elam 432-362-3232, Dedi Rountree 432-230-5482. Make check payable to MDA.
Mar 5, 2011-008 - Casa Grande, AZ CASI. Arizona State Open Championship. Held at Ed Hooper Park. Pinal/ Rodeo Drive. CASI chili and/or People's Choice $25 (T-shirt included). Turn-in for CASI chili is 2 PM. Start serving People's Choice at 11 AM. We really need people's choice chili to support the huge crowd. Plenty of RV parking - cook out of your RV. Hotels nearby. Cook's party Friday night at 6 PM. Bring something to grill. This is a big event with arts & crafts vendors, car show, food vendors and live band. Carson Smith 520- 204-3471 tucsonchili@yahoo.com. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
Mar 5, 2011-009 - Wichita Falls, TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 Auxiliary Held at 4601 Lake Shore Dr. Entry fee is $20 with turn-in at 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans $5 with turn-in at Noon. Cooks party Friday night 6 to 8 PM. Make checks payable to ALA post 120. Contact Peggy Gahagan 940-733-9612 940-696-2177 peggy.gahagan@wichitafallstx.gov.
Mar 6, 2011-001 - Tyler, TX CASI. Rose City Pod Cookoff Day 2. Held at Gander Mountain. CASI Chili $20 entry fee. Turn-In at Noon (Points only). Showmanship for CASI cooks (Points only). Proceeds go to the operating costs of Rose City Chili Pod (No Public, Concessions or Vendors) Info Jen Cook jccookjl@yahoo.com.
Mar 6, 2011-002 - South Austin, TX CASI. Lions No Frillsfest 29th Annual Sot Pod and Austin Lion Sight presents 29th Annual No Frillsfest Sunday Cook Off. Fill up your tummy with yummy biscuits and gravy and then start cooking chili. Turn in 1:00 PM. Grind only. See Saturday cook off details. Hope to see you there. Come spend the weekend with us. Sue/John Caffey cells 512-760-5274/512-760-8789 512-446-2364. caffeycasa@msn.com. Make checks payable to ALSCC.
Mar 6, 2011-003 - Conroe, TX CASI. 4th Annual Texas Independence Day Music Fest & Chili Cook Off to benefit The Conroe Christmas Celebration 2011. An Open "Almost Anything Goes Chili, Beans & Salsa Cook Off." A Non CASI Event on Saturday, March 5th, pays $2,500.00 for first place chili (see website for additional cash prizes)($35 entry fee). A CASI Cook Off on Sunday, March 6th. $20 Entry Fee. Turn-in is 2 PM. Additional prizes awarded for Best Decorated Booth. Rain or Shine it will be an Outdoor Event held on paved surface. Each team provided 12x12 space. Bring Tent, Tables, Chairs and one fire extinguisher per booth. Electric and water are available, but not guaranteed. RV parking available - Call for details. All judged chili MUST be cooked on site. This event draws a HUGE crowd - please make extra chili according to Cook Off Rules Montgomery County Health Department. Festival highlights are Chili Cook Off, Vendors, History, Reenactments, and more! Headliner Music from Charlie Robison on Saturday and Cody Canada and The Departed on Sunday! Entry Form and FAQ's can be found when you visit our web www.TexasIndependceDay.org or contact Debbie Glenn 936-788-5819 GlennAgency@gmail.com. Make checks payable to TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY FEST. Debbie Glenn 800 Houston St, Conroe TX 77301.
Mar 6, 2011-004 - Wichita Falls. TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 located at 4601 Lake Shore Dr. Entry fee $20 with a turn-in at 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cooks party Friday night 6 to 8 PM. Make checks payable to ALA post 120. Contact Peggy Gahagan 940-733-9612 940-696-2177 peggy.gahagan@wichitafallstx.gov.
