From Darin Jester:
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It is Wednesday and here ar the CCOs for this weekend.
Aug 20, 2011-001 - Red River, NM CASI. Hot Chili Days... Cool Chili Nights Four Corners Regional CASI Chili Cook off. This years event is being hosted by the New Mexico Chili Society. This 3-day music, BBQ and Chili event will once again be held in Brandenburg Park (adjacent to the Red River Conference Center) in quaint downtown Red River. The weekend is comprised of the Larry Joe Taylor music festival, the Lone Star BBQ competition, the 4- Corners Regional CASI Red Chili cook off, the State of New Mexico Green Chili Championship, the "Open" Salsa competition and the "Open" Chili competition. The fees are as follows: $20 for the first chili or salsa category and $10 for every additional chili/salsa category. All cooks that sign-up and pay by August 5, 2011 will receive a $5 discount on their first chili/salsa category meaning the "first category" fee is $15 for those that sign-up early. Benefits various organizations including the Red River Charter School. Make checks payable to the New Mexico Chili Society at PO Box 502, Anthony, New Mexico 88021. Please contact Tom Chaney / NMCS at 915-449-4064 or Red River Conference Center / Rebecca 505- 754-1708.
Aug 20, 2011-002 - Waco, TX CASI. Make a Muscle, Make a Difference CCO Cancelled.
Aug 20, 2011-003 - Alpine, AZ CASI. 16th Annual Alpine Chili POD CCO. Alpine Rodeo Grounds, dry camping. Cooks potluck Friday, around 5:00, meat provided. Charity: Alpine School and Alpine Volunteer Fire Dept. People's Choice, BBQ, Spam, Jackpot Beans. CASI entry - $18.00, Turn-in 1:00 p.m. Contact: Dick Seehusen, Alpine Chili Society, 928-245-5166 or 520-841-2030, seealpine@yahoo.com.
Aug 20, 2011-004 - Cedar Rapids, IA CASI. 28th Annual Iowa State Championship Chili Cook Off. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Held at: Chrome Horse Slophouse and Saloon 1202 3rd St SE. Benefits: Tanager Place. Turn In Times: CASI Chili 2:00 JR Chili: 2:30. Salsa: 1:00. Entry fee CASI Chili $25, JR Chili $5, Salsa $5 Make checks payable to: Tanager Place. Contact Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-365-2944 Cell 319- 721-0281. Notice!! Junior Chili is chili grind only! Salsa should be homemade, canned or fresh Mail Judging packet to: Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.
Aug 20, 2011-005 - Indianapolis, IN CASI. Chad Jester Memorial CCO Held at Bel-Aire Park, 2915 South Tibbs Ave. Indianapolis I-465 to Kentucky Ave, on the southwest side of Indianapolis. Go North on Kentucky Ave, turn right on Tibbs. Registration 9:00 AM, Cooks meeting at 10:00 AM. CASI turn-in 1:00 PM. Entry fee $20.00. Other categories include: Home-style Chili $15 ($10 w/CASI entry), Jr's Chili $5. Make checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Music Fest and Classic Car Show on site during the cook-off. For more information contact Tonya or Darin Jester at 317-856-3231 or crazyladychili@sbcglobal.net. Proceeds from this event to benefit Maywood Manor Park Association.
Aug 20, 2011-006 - Lebanon, TN CASI. 2011 Tennessee State Chili Championship held at the Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon TN at the site of the largest county fair in Tennessee. Automatic qualifyer for top three, Camp on site, Entry fee $25, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Brooks House Homeless Shelter for women and children. Make checks payable to HOT POD and mail to 2003 Dorchester Dr. Lebanon, TN 37090. Contact Carol Knight, 615-449- 6676. CHILI MEAT OPEN.
Aug 20, 2011-007 - Tulsa, OK CASI. Oklahoma Womens State CCO. VFW Post 577, 1109 E. Sixth St. Entry Fee $25.00 Turn In Time: 1:00 PM. Ground Meat Only. Benefiting Wipe Out Cancer Foundation. For More Information Contact: Shirley Bruce, 918-812- 7646, or Joshua Seabolt, 918-510- 7084. Breakfast will be served from 8:00am-10:00am and the cost will be $5.00. All proceeds from the breakfast will go to the VFW Post 577. Awards will be given for 1st-10th CASI Chili and 1st- 3rd CASI Showmanship. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
Aug 20, 2011-008 - Tulsa, OK CASI. Oklahoma Mens State Cookoff. VFW Post 577, 1109 E. Sixth St. Entry Fee $25.00, Turn In Time: 1:00 PM. Ground Meat Only. Benefiting VFW Post 577 Charities For More Information Contact: Shirley Bruce, 918-812-7646, or Joshua Seabolt, 918-510-7084. Breakfast will be served from 8:00am-10:00am and the cost will be $5.00. All proceeds from the breakfast will go to the VFW Post 577. Awards will be given for 1st- 10th CASI Chili and 1st-3rd CASI Showmanship. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
Aug 20, 2011-009 - Lenexa, KS CASI. Pets 4 Vets- KSDS Cook-Off VFW Post #846,8804 Grant Street, Overland Park, KS 66212. Take 87th Street east off I-35 for 1 mile to Grant. Turn right. The VFW is located 600 ft on the right. VETS 4 PETS is a joint project of VFW Post 846 and its Ladies and Men's Auxiliaries whose mission is to provide or to help provide a service dog for a local veteran in need of a service dog. KSDS is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing canine assistance to individuals with disabilities located in Washington, KS. CASI Rules apply. Chili Grind only. Entry fee $20 for CASI, $20 for home style, or $30 for both. Turn in time for CASI 1:00 pm, Home Style 1:30 pm. Salsa entry $5, turn in at 2:00pm. Tent and RV parking available, with limited hook ups. Contact Lee Kroencke at gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or call 913-754-6074.
Aug 21, 2011-001 - St. Thomas, VI CASI. Texas Society of the Virgin Islands 27th Annual Chili Cookoff. Held at #2 John Brewer Beach. Entry fee $25. turn-in Noon. Make check payable to Texas Society of the Virgin Islands. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Contact Erik Ackerson P.O. Box 306926 St Thomas VI 00803. 340-473-8706 or 340-474-0019. erik@vicl.org Benefits Queen Louise Home for the Aged American Red Cross, Dial- A-Ride, St Thomas Rescue, V.I Institute for the Performing Arts, The Family Resource Network.
