A big THANK YOU to all the cooks that came to Gander Mountain Corsicana on June 4th and 5th for the Dawg Daze of Summer Sooner CCO benefiting the Humane Society of Navarro County – Spay and Neuter Program and the Corsicana Animal Shelter Building Fund. We had to deal with some heat (and it’s only going to get hotter!!) but had a great time. Congratulations to all. The results are in the mail!
June 4th – Saturday - Chilis (34)
1st – Johnnie Sullivan, Ennis
2nd – Ron Baker, Ennis
3rd – Blue Kriska, Ennis
4th – Grace Walton, Robinson
5th – Mike Rogers, Ennis
6th – Karen Bowden, Malakoff
7th – Angie Duke, Valley Mills
8th – Bill Lester, Garland
9th – Mike McCarter, Corsicana
10th – Morris Moss, Garland
Show
1st – Hell Fire and Brimstone, Margo Smith, Coffey MO
2nd – Skull Island, David Lake, Jacksonville
3rd – Rebel Yell Chili, Chuck Parrish, Emory
Beans (15)
1st – Ken Swart, Kennesaw, GA
2nd – Gerald Casey, Arlington
3rd – Mike McCarter, Corsicana
Juniors (5)
1st – Ty Kriska, Ennis
2nd – Jared Casey, Arlington
3rd – Nadia Rogers, Ennis
4th – Marc Knott, Corsicana
5th – Logan Golden, Blooming Grove
June 5th – Sunday - Chilis (20)
1st – Grace Walton, Robinson (Qualified!!)
2nd – Robbie Swart, Kennesaw GA (Qualified!!)
3rd – John Daniels, Winona
4th – Ron Baker, Ennis
5th – Gerald Casey, Arlington
6th – Lisa Rider, Richardson
7th – Robin Short, Burleson
8th – Kenny Short, Burleson
9th – Becky Brown, Glen Rose
10th – Ken Swart, Kennesaw GA
Show
1st – Skull Island, David Lake, Jacksonville
2nd – Twisted Branch, Karen Bowden, Malakoff
3rd – Snake Farm Chili, Kenny Short, Burleson
From Bill Heslop:
It is Wednesday and time to post the CCOs for this weekend!
Jun 10, 2011-001 - Amarillo, TX CASI. There's No Excuse For Child Abuse Cookoff Friday night at Western Cowpunchers. Chili turn in at 8:30 pm, Entry Fee $25.00. BBQ cook-off Saturday, I.B.C.A. Sanctioned, $2000. prize money. Benefits Evyn Vaughn Foundation. Helping to raise awareness and victims of child abuse in the Texas Panhandle Area. 3 Live Bands-Saturday, Good Food, games for the kids, door prizes, raffle items, good clean family fun. For information Contact: Carmen Nichols, Event Coordinator at 806 640-7431, cln2007fund@yahoo.com
Jun 10, 2011-002 - Santa Rosa, CA CASI. 7th Annual Spice Up California Pod Located at A Place To Play Youth Park. Entry Fee is $20.00 and CASI Chili turn in time is 6:00 p.m. Spice Up California Pod is just one part of a 4 day weekend, The 9th Annual Peggy Sue's All- American Cruise will show 800 classic, custom and modified cars, Thursday, June 9th is our cruise-in, Friday June 10th is the Poker Run, ending at the Chili and Past Cook-off and BBQ with Beer and Wine tasting. This years entertainment is J.D.Bauman and the Boot Band playing from 5- 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday June 11 and 12 is the Peggy Sue Car Show with live entertainment all weekend long. Featuring Nigel and Clive "British Invasion", Ed Hunter as "ELVIS" and Country Justise playing Doo Wop. Charity Safe School Ambassador. Contact Person is Peggy Williams 1935 Amy Ave. Santa Rosa, Ca. 95401 707-575-3267.
Jun 11, 2011-001 - Cheyenne, WY CASI. Peppers On The Plaza CCO. Held a Cheyenne Depot Museum 121 West 15th St. Benefits Cheyenne Depot Museum. Entry fee for one category $20, 2 categories $30, 3 categories $40. Salsa turn-in 11:30 AM, Green Chili 1 PM, Red Chili 2:30 PM. Contact James Bowers phone 307-632-3905,307-421- 3555, james@cheyennedepotmuseum.org. Address P.O.Box 2160, Cheyenne WY 82003-2160.
Jun 11, 2011-002 - Ft Mc Kavett, TX CASI. Ft Mc Kavett VFD Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. For the Ft McKavett VFD. Sammie Plant 325-656-8299 sanangeloplant1@msn.com More on this cookoff later.
Jun 11, 2011-003 - Jonestown, TX CASI. SOT Pod CCO Held in Jones Brothers Park off Hwy 1431. Friday night cooks party, Saturday Pod breakfast. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Junior chili $5, turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot Salsa - entry $5, turn- in Noon. Jackpot Beans - $5, turn-in Noon. Jackpot Bloodly Mary's 10:00 am. Silent auction, raffle and more. RV parking no hookups, available after noon on Friday. Lake access and boat ramp. Potluck dinner Saturday night. Breakfast each day. Benefits local charities. Cut or grind. For info Steve Ashman 512- 629-2694, spashman@hotmail.com. See cook off next day.
Jun 11, 2011-004 - Joplin, MO CASI. Boomtown Days Chili Challenge Boomtown Days Festival located in Landrith Park within the City of Joplin. Turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Community Support Services. Contact Jon Tupper 417- 781-6713, 417-439-8605. Email contact@culvercreek.com. CANCELLED DUE TO TORNADO!
Jun 11, 2011-005 - Gardner, KS CASI. Festival on the Trails CCO Located at 218 E Shawnee St (go west on Hwy 56 to downtown Gardner then north on N. Sycamore then left on E. Shawnee St.) CASI $20.00, turn in noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Home style chili $15.00, turn in at 12:30. $30.00 for both events. Benefits the Festival on the Trails. Checks payable to same. See web site http://festivalonthetrails.com/index.php CASI RULES APPLY. Contact: Shirley Bruce VanArsdale at 913-226-7941 or Larry Velasquez at 913-708-2118 or at larry.velasquez@forbo.com
Jun 11, 2011-006 - Parkers Crossroads TN CASI. Battleground Chili Cookoff Cancelled.
Jun 11, 2011-007 - Show Low, AZ CASI. 4th Annual Summit Healthcare Volunteers Cookoff. Held at Summit Healthcare Regional Hospital, 2200 Show Low Lake Road. Proceeds support various hospital projects. CASI entry, $15.00, turn-in 1:00 pm. Peoples Choice Chili and Salsa. Camping and motels nearby. Contact: Dick Seehusen, Alpine Chili Society, 928-245-5166 or 520-841- 2030, seealpine@yahoo.com.
Jun 11, 2011-008 - El Paso, TX CASI. El Paso Flag Day CCO The cookoff is held at the Flag Memorial Park located at the corner of Gateway North and Diana very near Cohen Stadium. Look for the flag and flag pole. Entry fee is $20.00. Turn-in time is 2:00 pm. Make checks payable to Pod of The Pass. Benefits the El Paso Chapter National Flag. Contact Carol Straughan at 915- 852-3599 or caroleptx@aol.com.
Jun 11, 2011-009 - Schertz, TX CASI. Cajun Fest Gumbo and Chili Cookoff Main Pavilion, Schertz City Park on FM 1518. Food and drink, live music, raffles, door prizes, auction. Info Carol Cornelison ccornelison53@hotmail.com. 210- 287-1413. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 592. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM.
Jun 11, 2011-010 - West Tawakoni, TX CASI. VFW Post 2559 Cookoff. At Hwy 276 across from Dollar General Store, 8 miles East of Quinlan. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5 turn-in Noon, 50/50 Jackpot. Contact Jackie Gross 903-883-4916, 903-456-9498. There will be breakfast for the cooks.
Jun 11, 2011-011 - Spencer, NC CASI. Raildays Chili Cookoff Held at the North Carolina Transportation Museum, 411 South Salisbury Ave. See and ride on trains, and taste some of the award winning chili. Always a good time, kids, young and old will enjoy the trains. More information at http://www.ncchili.com/ Entry fee $20.00, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Contact Bob Johnston bob@ncchili.com (336-310-9066) or Jean@ncchili.com.
Jun 11, 2011-012 - Brownfield, TX CASI. Knights of Columbus Council 12292 10th Annual Great American Cook- Off. Held in Terry County/Coleman Park. Chili entry fee 20.00 Chili Turn-in time 2:00 pm CST Charity to be determined. Other activities Brisket, Chicken, Rib and Pinto Bean Cook-Off. Contact Jesse Alejandro 432-631-1249 or Jimmy Garza 505-870-3424. CHILI GRIND ONLY.
Jun 11, 2011-013 - Everett, WA CASI. Silver Firs Safeway CCO. Held at 5902 134th Pl SE. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits prostate cancer. Contact Nick Fadich nfadich@comcast.net, 425- 345-3107.
Jun 11, 2011-014 - Hector, NY CASI. Empire State Pod Finger Lakes Chili Championship at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414. Located just 20 minutes north of Watkins Glen NY on the stunningly beautiful Seneca Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. For complete directions see http://www.nychili.com/. Make checks payable to Empire State Pod, 914 Cheryl Drive, Endicott NY 13760. Entry fee $15 turn-in 2 PM. USDA Beef, please bring receipt for health department. Contact Bob Griffin 607-205-6149. 607-582-6051 Robert.griffin1@gmail.com.
Jun 12, 2011-001 - Cheyenne, WY CASI. Peppers On The Plaza CCO. Held a Cheyenne Depot Museum 121 West 15th St. Benefits Cheyenne Lyons Club. Entry fee for one category $20, 2 categories $30, 3 categories $40. Salsa turn-in 11:30 AM, Green Chili 1 PM, Red Chili 2:30 PM. Contact James Bowers phone 307-632-3905,307-421-3555 james@cheyennedepotmuseum.org. P.O.Box 2160, Cheyenne WY 82003-2160.
Jun 12, 2011-002 - Jonestown, TX CASI. Day After SOT Pod CCO Held in Jones Brothers Park off Hwy 1431. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits local charities. CHILI GRIND ONLY. For info contact Steve Ashman, 512-629- 2694, spashman@hotmail.com.
