Tomorrow we begin a new Chili Year 2011-2012. Time to start the whole process of getting the required number of points to get that invitation to cook at Terlingua International Chili Championship!
Here is a Schedule of Events for this year's TICC . NOTE the new times for Registration!
TICC Schedule of Events
Monday – October 31, 2011
8:00 AM - Rancho CASI de los Chisos officially opens. CASI Directors will be on the grounds to assist you. If you arrive prior to this date, the Parking Rules are still in effect; we don't want to have to ask you to move your campsite.
Tuesday – November 1, 2011
11:00 AM - Early wristband distribution in Ancira Pavilion (main Concession) until 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - Beer Concessions
7:00 PM - TICC Annual 42 (Domino) Tournament, Ancira Pavilion until ?
Wednesday – November 2, 2011
9:00 AM - Tequila Rose BBQ registration in Krazy Flats Saloon until 11 AM
10:00 AM - Port-a-johns arrive
12:00 PM - Beer Concessions
- Cook, Show Team, and Old 320 Registration behind the Stage until 4:00 PM
Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship
- Vendor setup
2:00 PM - Tequila Rose BBQ registration in Krazy Flats Saloon until 5PM
4:00 PM - Registration Closes
7:00 PM - Tequila Rose Party
- Tequila in Terlingua Party
Thursday – November 3, 2011 - Tequila Rose BBQ Competition
8:00 AM - Adopt a Highway Trash Pickup – meet at the Highway
- Cook, Show Team, and Old 320 Registration behind the Stage until 11:00 AM
Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship
- Wings, Beans, and Salsa Competition Registration until 11:00 AM
- Tequila Rose BBQ Registration in the Krazy Flats Saloon until 9AM
9:00 AM - Judges’ Registration in Mexene Judging Pavilion until 5:00 PM
- Mandatory Meeting of BBQ Cooks in Krazy Flats Saloon -
10:00 AM - T-shirt and Beer Concessions open
11:00 AM - Tequila Rose BBQ Dessert Turn In – Krazy Flats
12:00 PM - Chicken Turn In – Krazy Flats
1:30 PM - Pork Spare Ribs Turn In – Krazy Flats
3:00 PM - Brisket Turn In – Krazy Flats
- Krazy Flats Concession Stand Happy Hour until 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - BBQ Announcements in Krazy Flats
6:00 PM - Beans, Wings, and Salsa Registration behind Stage until 7:00 PM
7:00 PM - Beans, Wings, and Salsa Registration closes
7:00 PM - Memorial Service - Memorial Plaza
8:00 PM - Stage entertainment until Midnight
8:30 AM - Presentation of Colors and National Anthem. Performance by Terlingua High School Band and Dancers
9:00 AM - Judges’ Registration in Mexene Judging Pavilion until 1:00 PM
10:00 AM - T-Shirt and Beer Concessions open
- Cook and Show Team Registration behind the Stage until 12:00 PM
Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship
- Beans and Salsa Competition Registration until 10:30 AM
11:00 AM - Hot Wings preliminary turn-in at the Mexene Judging Pavilion
12:00 PM - Beans turn-in at Mexene Judging Pavilion
1:00 PM - Salsa turn-in at Mexene Judging Pavilion
- Distribution of Contestant shirts for cooks/show teams unable to attend TICC until 3pm.
1:30 PM - Posting of Hot Wings Finalists
2:30 PM - Showmanship Team Meeting at the Stage Area
3:00 PM - Hot Wings final turn-in at the Mexene Judging Pavilion
3:30 PM - Former Board Members Picture Stage Area
3:45 PM - Former TICC Winner’s Picture Stage Area
4:00 PM - Ancira Pavilion Happy Hour until 7:00 PM
4:30 PM - First-Time Cooks’ Meeting and Reception (Behind the Main Stage)
5:00 PM - Announcement of Wings, Beans, and Salsa Winners from the day’s events
6:00 PM - Old 320 meeting in Mexene Judging Pavilion (following announcements of the Scholarship Day events)
8:00 PM - Stage entertainment until Midnight
Saturday - November 5, 2011 – The Main Event
6:00 AM - Arena Area open for setup until 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - Cook and Show Team Registration behind the Stage until 9 AM
Photographic identification must be presented to register to cook chili and perform showmanship
9:00 AM - Motor vehicle traffic to cooking area will be limited to vehicles only
9:30 AM - Reading of Contestant list from the stage
10:00 AM - Recognition of Sponsors from the stage
- T-Shirt and Beer Concessions open
11:30 AM - Judges and Table Monitors check the Judging Pavilion for reporting times and table assignment
HIGH NOON - TURN IN CHILI AT THE MEXENE JUDGING PAVILION
12:30 PM - Showmanship Competition until 2:30 PM
3:30 PM - Cookoff Announcements to begin on the stage and end with the announcement of TICC winners
8:00 PM - Stage entertainment continues until Midnight From Kelly Brignon:
Just a reminder that Mild Bill’s Spice Company, Inc. will be hosting a Grand Opening Celebration Sunday October 2nd from 3-5 pm. Please visit our new location at
