For anyone that has enjoyed going to Possum Kingdom State Park and Lake Mineral Wells State Park. Even though they had severe wild fires both state parks are re-opening this weekend. All the campgrounds and trading posts/dock facilities were spared from the bad wild fires. A large majority of the park grounds themselves were completely burned but the recreational facilities except for some restrooms were spared and are back to normal. For all those that enjoy our Texas State Park system please help by making reservations and visiting these parks to help them get their feet back on the ground and stay in business.
Note:Today is the last day to include anything in the July Terlingua Trails. If you have something that you want in the Trails, please send it to Dana today.
Do you have something that you want included in the CASI Board of Director's Meeting in Irving, TX at the Irving Elks on Saturday, June 25? If you do, please send it to me by Friday.
It's Wednesday and time to list the CCOs for this weekend. If it is located in TX, it is hot enough that you may not need your stove!!
Jun 17, 2011-001 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. Miss Laura Friday Night Social Belch Pod Cookoff, at Columbus Acres, 10203 Columbus Acres Road (Hwy 71 So. and Brooken Hill). Benefitting Belch Pod. Entry fee $20, Turn-in 7 pm. GROUND MEAT ONLY. Jackpot Bean Cookoff same day, turn-in 6 pm entry fee $5. Limited RV parking, no hook-ups.Contact Dara Doss,479-651or ddoss@tecjobs.com
Jun 18, 2011-001 - Conroe, TX CASI. Seven Coves Marina Chili Cookoff. Cancelled.
Jun 18, 2011-002 - Bastrop, TX CASI. 10th Annual Fred Mertink Memorial River Runner Cookoff. Located 2003 Loop 150, across from Golf Course. GRIND only. Turn in 2:00. Plenty of room for Day Trippers to cook on outside patio. Indoor bathrooms. River Runners feed you breakfast both Sat and Sunday. Cooks' feed Saturday night. Great Dessert Wheel, Silent Auction. Sunday Cook off, see next day. Contact Crystal Dear C 512-844-6668 . Come spend weekend, eat, play, and cook with us. GRIND ONLY BOTH DAYS.
Jun 18, 2011-003 - Canton, GA CASI. Annual Goin to the Dogs Cookoff. Brown Park - Elizabeth Street in Historic Downtown Canton, Georgia Benefits Green Pets America. Car "Showoff"; Corvettes, Classics, Rods. Entertainment. Farmers Market. Mister and Mrs. Chill Pooper canine costume contest. Entry fee $10. CCO Entry fee $20. One price cooks both CASI and open. CASI turn in 12:00; CHILI GRIND ONLY. Open turn in at 1:00. Judges are all Canton elected Officials so you know it will be honest and fair!! Please see our web site www.gointothedogs.weebly.com for all details, directions and lodging. Please register and indicate if you will be attending the "Burgers on the Deck" Friday night cook's dinner. Otherwise you may go hungry! All proceeds to benefit the Cherokee County Humane Society. See you there. Steve Nelson 770-490-7728 email cantoncco@gmail.com
Jun 18, 2011-004 - El Paso, TX CASI. Annual Pod of the Pass Cookoff. 894 South Horizon Blvd. Livery Stable Saloon and Roping Arena. CASI Sanctioned. Benefiting Pod of the Pass Charities. Cook's meeting 10:00 a.m. Turn in 2:00 p.m. Entry fee $20.00 payable to Pod of the Pass. Dry camping available on site. Contact info: Carol Straughan 915-852-3599 or email: caroleptx@aol.com
Jun 18, 2011-005 - Lone Oak, TX CASI. Bull Creek Cookoff Held in the Town Square. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Jack Pot Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Benefits Community Seeds. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Dorothy Miller 903-662-5584 or 903-662-5109 or Dave Hewlett at davehewlett@msn.com.
Jun 18, 2011-006 - Alsip, IL CASI. Alsip Fun Fest Chili Cookoff. CASI Chili, Salsa and Show. Held in conjunction with the park district's Fun Fest at the Alsip Aquatic Park at 11930 S Kostner, Alsip IL 60803. Benefits American Cancer Society. Entry fee $18. Salsa turn-in at 1 PM, CASI chili turn-in at 2:00 PM. Make checks payable to Alsip Park District. Contact Leslie Guerrera, email Leslie-fit@alsipparks.org, 708- 389-1003 ext 215.
Jun 18, 2011-007 - Fort Smith, AR CASI. 28th Annual Judge Issac C Parkers Memorial Chili Cookoff/ Mid-South Regional Cookoff, & Arkansas State Open Barbecue Championship held at Columbus Acres, 10203 Columbus Acres Road (hwy 71 so. and Brooken Hill) Fort Smith. Benefitting Boy's Shelter of Fort Smith. Entry fee $20, Turn-in 12 noon. Regional qualifiers. AR State Open BBQ cookoff same day. Entry fee $20 each catagory. Turn-in every 30 minutes starting at 12:30 pm in following order: Open, Ribs, Pork, Beef. 2nd Annual Open Wings cookoff turn-in at 2:30pm, entry fee $20. Make checks payable to Boy's Shelter. Limited RV parking. No hookup. Info: Dara Doss 479-651-7128 or ddoss@tecjobs.net.
Jun 18, 2011-008 - Durham, NC CASI. Bull City Chili Challenge Held in Durham Central Park in downtown Durham, NC. at Foster and Hunt Street. Proceeds benefit the Durham Central Park. CASI chili, open chili, jr. chili, restaurant chili and salsa (restaurant and individual) will be judged. Salsa turn-in at 11:00 a.m., chili turn-in at noon. We're expecting a good crowd again, so please bring throw-down! Entry fee is $20 for CASI chili, $10 for freestyle and salsa. Juniors and restaurants are free. Checks payable to the Piedmont Pepper Pod. Cook's party on Friday night at Adrienne's house for anyone who is in town. ***All vehicles need to be moved from the cooking area by 8:00 a.m.*** Please call or e- mail for more information and to let us know you're coming: adrienneg@gmail.com, call 919-604- 5262 or web at www.ncchili.com.
Jun 18, 2011-009 - Winchester, IN CASI. COURTHOUSE CHILI CHALLENGE "Come and be Judged". Held on the Winchester, Indiana Courthouse Square and benefiting AngelWorx. Registration and set- up begins at 8:00am. Mandatory Cooks Meeting at 9:00am. Entry Fee $20, CASI Chili Turn-in at 12:00 Noon. Festival begins at 10:00 AM and Public tasting begins at 12:00 Noon. Other categories include Home-style chili, Jr's chili and Ribs. Various activities throughout the day include Live entertainment on the Bandstand on the Square, Classic Car Show, Rebels with a Cause Motorcycle Fun Run and Bike Show, Arts on the Square, Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tasting, Kidz Zone, Food Vendors and Beverage Pavilion. Please make extra throw-down as large public attendance is expected. RV parking available (no hook-ups). Make Checks Payable to and mail to: East Central Indiana June Festival, P.O. Box 244, Winchester, IN 47394. For more information contact Jill Keener at courthousechilichallenge@comcast.net or Darin Jester 317- 319-4961 , flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net. Registration accepted on-site day of event.
Jun 18, 2011-010 - Ft Worth, TX CASI. 35th Cowtown Cookoff. Benefits WPIFF (Williams-Pyro Firefighter's Fund Ft. Worth TX). At Cabela's, Exit 65 on I- 35W north of NE loop 820 and south of Texas Motor Speedway. Cabela's will again have Father's Day/Kids Day games,activities, displays, discount coupons and lots more to do and see this year. Cowtown will have raffles for lots of great items. Friday arrivals welcomed. Plenty of RV parking. NO HOOK UPS. Friday Night Beans and Salsa Contest with CASH Prizes! Sat. CASI rules, grind only. Trophies for top 10 chilis, top 10 juniors, and top 3 show. 1st place CASI chili wins airfare/hotel to cook at the St. Thomas Virgin Island CCO in August. This is the 5th Annual North Texas Junior Chili Championship. 1st place juniors Prize to be announced 2nd through 10 other great prizes. Adult entry $20, turn in 1 pm, juniors entry (ages 8-17) $8, turn in 12 noon. CASI RULES as well. Goody bags to first 100 adult cooks registered. Early registration to David Sexton, 5615 Goodwin Ave Dallas Tx 75206 Must be received by May 31st. More info Contact David at cowtowngp@tx.rr.com See June 19th for day after cook off.
Jun 18, 2011-011 - Chugwater, WY CASI. 26th Annual Chugwater Chili Wyoming State Championship. Held in downtown Chugwater Town Park, corner of 2nd and Bowie. For the Chugwater Fire and Ambulance, Chugwater Historical Group, Community Center, Chugwater Economic Development. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. All day live entertainment, art show, games, fun for the whole family. Contact 307-422-3493 Email townofchugwater@yahoo.com. This is an automatic qualifer for TICC.
Jun 18, 2011-012 - Seguin, TX CASI. Alamo Area Pod Cookoff. To be held at Comanche Crossing Country Store 2080 FM 477 at the corner of FM 477 and FM 466. Chili Grind only. Turn in 2pm $20 entry fee. Plenty of RV parking with no hookups. Charity CASI Scholarship Fund. Contact Connie Schrade 210-823-3272.
Jun 18, 2011-013 - Odessa, TX CASI. Tumbleweeds #2 Cookoff. Held at 1007 N Adams, Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Harmoney House. Contact Weezie or Chuck 438-272- 1936 or 432-272-1881.
Jun 18, 2011-014 - Brownwood, TX CASI. Friends of Thunderbird Bay Chili and Barbeque Cookoff. Held at Riverside Park in Brownwood,Texas Chili Entry fee is $18.00. Turn in at 2 pm. Beans are $10.00 and Barbeque for $50.00 per category. For more details, contact Linda at 325-642-8247 or email to ftbneighbors@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to Friends of Thunderbird Bay.
Jun 18, 2011-015 - Trenton, MO CASI. Five Points Cookoff. Held in downtown area close to Elks Lodge, 1012 Tinsman. Entry fee $25, turn-in Noon. Benefits Childrens Advocacy Center and Trenton Downtown Improvement Assn Contact Debbie Carman 713 Main St. Trenton MO 64683, 660-339-7606 or tdia@trentonmo.com. Friday night "meet the cooks" event at the Elks Lodge. The $25 entry fee will cover the cost of the dinner for cooks on Friday night. Guests and spectators will be charged approximately $5. Dinner to be served at 6 PM. A dance will be held at 8 PM, cooks entry fee covers this cost.
Jun 19, 2011-001 - Bastrop, TX CASI. 10th River Runner Sunday Cook Off Loop 150, Across from Golf Course. American Legion Hall. Gring Only. Turn in 1:00. $15.00. River Runners will feed you breakfast. Plenty of room for cooking outside patio. Indoor bathrooms, indoor judging. Make checks payable to ALA 533. Come spend weekend with us. Cooks' party Sat. night, kaoroke Saturday, raffle drawing Sat. night. Contact Crystal Dear 512-844-6668.
Jun 19, 2011-002 - Trenton, MO CASI. Five Points Cookoff. Date changed to June 18th.
Jun 19, 2011-003 - Ft Worth, TX CASI. Day After Cowtown Cookoff at Cablela's . CASI rules. Grind only. Entry fee $20, turn in 12 noon. No Beans. Benefits Cowtown charities. Info contact David Sexton at cowtowngp@tx.rr.com
