For all those planning to come to the Texas Fest Chili Cook-off in Fredericksburg on July 20-22. Your entry fee includes a bracelet that will enable you to go to the horse races. This bracelet also allows you entrance to all "Night in Old Fredericksburg" festivities in downtown Fredericksburg at the MarketPlatz. There will be bands playing until midnight, arts and crafts, food vendors, and many other activities. If anyone has questions please feel free to call 210-286-4275 or email kdhiley@yahoo.com. Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend in Fredericksburg.
From Donna Conrad:
Just a reminder to mark your calendars for the Hill Country Bar and Grill CCO which will be held at the intersection of Hwy 6 and 22 in Meridian, TX. They are hosting their Last Chance CASI Chili Cook Off Sept. 28th, 29th and 30th. Friday night turn in time 8:00 PM, Saturday turn in time 2:00 PM and Sunday turn in time 1:00 PM. Cost is $18.00 each day (and night). Chili Grind only. Jack Pot Bean contest Saturday turn in time 12:00 NOON. cost $10.00 / WINNER TAKES ALL. 50/50 Pot. Benefits St Jude's Hospital.
NOTE: There is a RV and Motel on site. Cost, RV site with full hook up's $15.00 per night. (15 sites ) Motel Rooms $20.00 per night (23 rooms) Call 254-435 2851 and make your reservations NOW. Tell them your a Chili Cook for the special rates.
Entertainment FridayandSaturday night.
BYOB.
If your needing points this is your LAST CHANCE. CALL NOW for more information 254-855-4733
Hope to see Yall there.
It's WEDNESDAY and it is time to review the CCOs that will occur this weekend! There are 2 automatic qualifier CCOs this weekend. There is one is Pinetop Arizona (cool weather scheduled) and one in Gering, Nebraska.
Jul 14, 2012-001 - Lenexa, KS CASI. Backyard Bash CCO Gladiator Chili Pod Cookoff held at 13110 W 83rd Street, Lenexa, KS, located between Quivira and Pflumm St. CASI RULES APPLY. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $25.00, CASI turn-in at 1 pm. Salsa $5.00 & Margaritas $5.00, times to be determined. Benefits the Gladiator Chili Pod charities and Great Peppers Meeting Fund. Make checks payable to the Gladiator Chili Pod. Contact Lee Kroencke 913-754-6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com.
Jul 14, 2012-002 - Pinetop, AZ CASI. CCO in the Pines Regional Open CCO in the Pines Regional Open Championship. Located at Charlie Clark's Steakhouse, 1701 E White Mt. Blvd, Pinetop AZ. CASI RULES APPLY. Auto Qualifier for TICC. Entry fee is $25 for all events, red chili, People's Choice, salsa, and show. Fee is $15 for individual events. Limited RV parking available, no hook-ups. Benefits The Love Kitchen. Contact: Travis Tonzi 480-837-5888 tatonzi@cox.net or cell 480-299-6738. Complete info at www.chilicookoffinthepines.shutterfly.com.
Jul 14, 2012-003 - Schertz, TX CASI. Summer Heat Located at the VFW Post 8315, 1000 FM 78, Schertz, TX 78154. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 2:00 PM. Benefits Voice of Democracy. Make checks payable to VFW Post 8315. This is a two day cookoff see also July 15, 2012. For more information contact CW Reese 210- 658-6765 ; 210-241-1531 ; vfwmanager@vfwpost8315.com.
Jul 14, 2012-004 - Batavia, IL CASI. Batavia Viking Lodge Chili Cookoff Held at the Batavia Viking Lodge at 104 Van Nortwick Ave (NE corner of Van Nortwick and Houston St) in Batavia. Cookoff will benefit the Independent Order of Vikings Burn Camp and the Batavia Inter-faith Food Pantry. Turn-in time is 2:00 pm, entry fee $20.00, Make check payable to Batavia Vikings, mail to Ralph Beck, PO Box 205, Batavia IL 60510. Information, Bill Pierson at 630.879.7934 or chillinipod@comcast.net "Take a liking to a Viking."
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Jul 14, 2012-005 - West Tawakoni,TX CASI. Amvets Mens Charity Cookoff Held in Amvets parking lot next to Tawakoni City Park on Hwy 276, 9 miles East of Quinlan. CASI entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Jackie Grose 903-883-4916, 903-456-9498. Make checks payable to West Tawakoni Amvets. There will be breakfast for the cooks.
Jul 14, 2012-006 - Gering, NE CASI. 26th Annual Nebraska State Open This year's Chili Cookoff has MOVED to the Five Rocks Amphitheater giving us more room to offer you more fun! Entry fees - $20 for CASI red chili, $7.50 for junior red chili (ages 7-17, adult supervision required,) CASI rules apply, grind only. Dry beans $7.50; $7.50 for beef and $7.50 for green. Public tasting at 3 PM. Live entertainment all day, Bounce Houses and food vendors. Friday night cooks supper/party 6:00 pm at the Oregon Trail Building 1125 J St, Make checks payable to Pepe's Pod c/o Kyle Haberman 1624 4th Ave Scottsbluff NE 69361. Information Contact: Kyle Haberman Home: 308-635-7852 Cell: 308-672-3502, e-mail; khab@charter.net; Bill Schaepfer 308-631-2293 e-mail. ill@gvpman.com. Automatic qualifier for TICC.
Jul 14, 2012-008 - Burleson, TX CASI. 3rd Annual Cooter Brown's CCO Held at 473 East Renfro, Burleson, Tx 76028. Take 35 W south from Ft Worth, exit Renfro (exit # 36) turn left on Renfro, go back under I 35. Go east on Renfro in appox a mile and you will see Cooter Browns on left. On site RV parking (No Hookups). Benefits Puppy Mill Rescue. Free painted Coleman Stove to first place Chili winner. $18.00 entry fee, $5.00 beans. Turn in times: beans 12 noon, chili 2 PM. Ground meat only. DJ and Karaoke music Fri nite and all day Sat. Drink specials to all cooks and their support team. Contact Rodney Worley at 817-401-7901, E-Mail r_worley@att.net Cooter Browns 817-295-3471
Jul 14, 2012-009 - Amarillo, TX CASI. Elks Lodge Mud Volley Ball CCO Held at Elks Lodge, 932 Clyde, Amarillo. Entry fee $20, turn in 2:00 PM. Chili grind. Mud Volleyball tournament, prizes, entertainment, RV parking (no hook ups). Contact Pam Matheson 806-674-8423
Jul 15, 2012-001 - Schertz, TX CASI. Summer Heat Located at the VFW Post 8315, 1000 FM 78, Schertz, TX 78154. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 12:00 noon. Benefits Voice of Democracy. Make checks payable to VFW Post 8315. This is a two day cookoff see also July 14, 2012. For more information contact CW Reese 210-658-6765; 210-241-1531; vfwmanager@vfwpost8315.com.
We got RAIN yesterday. It came down 1 inch an hour!! Hopefully we will be able to use more water. In fact, we will no longer have to shower with a friend!!!