Hey there chili heads..........if you're not headed to North Texas this weekend think about coming to Tomball TX for their first citywide cookoff. The cookoff will take place in the city's historic Depot Plaza..Plenty of room for daytrippers. Just a couple of notes please.
Set up time begins at 7am. Registration will start at 9am. Please wear your CASI shirts etc....would really like to see CASI well represented as there will be many of the city dignitaries out for the day.
They would like to block off the roads at 10am. Please try to be on site before then. For the best place to unload your gear, once you are on S Walnut cross over Market street. Turn left on Fannin. This is a dead end street and after unloading you can park there. Once that fills up you will need to unload and then park across the street in the public parking area.
As they are selling beer, etc. please be discrete with your adult beverages. Sleeve them or put them in a glass please.
Also, if you can, please bring throw down for the public.......this part was not advertised but since there have been many inquiries, if you'd like to participate please do so.
For those of you on the road this weekend, be safe out there and good luck.
From Kim Hiley:
It is with GREAT SADNESS that I must, at this time, advise everyone that the "Return of the Chili Queens" cook-off this weekend has been CANCELLED. Unfortunately, there have been some changes at the Market, mainly a new BOD.
While most wanted to still have the cook-off the President was not in favor. And then, somehow, the City was called to get involved and that opened a WHOLE new realm of issues. I was put in contact with a man from the City that didn't quite understand the cook-ff procedures. Then this man, not knowing or understanding, panicked and started opening doors to other issues. The City now says we need Health and Fire Permits (which we've never needed before). The cost of the permits would be extreme and would not be beneficial or profitable for the charity. Greg, from the Market, and I have worked very hard to try to keep this cook-off in tact for this year but at this time we have to make the call and say that it will be CANCELLED. It's unfortunate and disappointing to say the least. We'll have the cook-off next year as we now know what we're up against. And if need be we'll move it. However, that takes away from the atmosphere and culture that makes the "Return of the Chili Queens".
While most wanted to still have the cook-off the President was not in favor. And then, somehow, the City was called to get involved and that opened a WHOLE new realm of issues. I was put in contact with a man from the City that didn't quite understand the cook-ff procedures. Then this man, not knowing or understanding, panicked and started opening doors to other issues. The City now says we need Health and Fire Permits (which we've never needed before). The cost of the permits would be extreme and would not be beneficial or profitable for the charity. Greg, from the Market, and I have worked very hard to try to keep this cook-off in tact for this year but at this time we have to make the call and say that it will be CANCELLED. It's unfortunate and disappointing to say the least. We'll have the cook-off next year as we now know what we're up against. And if need be we'll move it. However, that takes away from the atmosphere and culture that makes the "Return of the Chili Queens".
Thanks to all that have supported this cook-off over the years and we'll see you
there next year.
From Jennifer Sherfield:
The Great Pepper's Meeting will be here before we know it. . In the next few weeks, I am going to start working on the GP's Meeting video, like I did last year. I would really love to have pictures from all of our regions. Please send pictures to jennifer.sherfield@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
From Larry Wampler:
Memorial Day CCO
Held at Water Valley Park
12:00 Bean turn-in
2:00 Chili turn-in
Cake Auction
6:30 Pod will provide sandwiches and chips for supper
Sunday, May 27 – Concho
Valley Chili Pod CCO
8:30 Breakfast
casseroles and Bloody Marys2:00 Chili turn-in
Multiple raffle items plus one very special raffle item
6:30 Pod Luck Supper
Again this year we will have
ice for sale on site. Come join us for
fun, fellowship, and competition.
NOTE: Here's hoping that everybody has a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend. Please take a minute or two and reflect upon the meaning of this Holiday and those who died to keep our nation safe and free! The weather here is West Texas is going to be great. Not nearly as hot as last year (113 degrees)!
Have a great weekend!
