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CASI Cookoff Highlights from
 
 around the Country
(from www.chili.org)
 
Jul 19, 2008-001 - Poolville TX CASI. 3rd Annual Armadillo Resort CCO Clothing optional naturist resort, located 20 minutes north of Weatherford TX. Benefits the Poolville VFD. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans $5 noon turn-in. Chili $18 2 PM turn-in. Make checks payable to Armadillo Resort. Armadillo Resort has full RV hookups for a very reasonable cost. Some trailers are available for rent. For details and directions, go to web site www.armadilloresort.com or contact Ron Barnes at 817-685- 0160, Ratchili@sbcglobal.net.

Jul 19, 2008-002 - Olive Branch MS CASI. Olive Branch Shriners Cookoff. For one of the many charities the Shriners have. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Lynne Murry 662-526-5722 lynne_murry@ yahoo.com

Jul 19, 2008-003 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion SQ 120 Held at American Legion Post 120. 4601 Lake Shore Drive. It will benefit the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 120 charities. Jackpot beans turn in will be at 1200 noon. Chili turn in will be at 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans $5, Chili $18.00. Climate controlled inside cooking available. Rv Parking available. Limited Electrical hookups with plenty of water. FMI contact Peggy Gahagan at 940-691-3798.

Jul 19, 2008-004 - Odessa TX CASI. Sons of American Legion Cookoff. Held at the Legion Post at 8th and Pueblo. Turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. If the weather is bad cook inside, being hot does not count. Contact Keith Coffman 432-367-9093.

Jul 19, 2008-005 - Overgaard AZ CASI. 10th Annual Chili Cookoff in The Pines. Held at The Cabin Bar & Grill, 2763 Hwy 260. Entry fee $15, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits White Mountain Hospice. Free cooks dinner Friday night sponsored by the Cabin Bar & Grill. Plenty of RV parking no hookups. Goody bags for the first 20 who sign up. Cooks meeting at 9 AM. Peoples choice served at 11 AM until ? Red chili turn in at 2 PM. Nice prizes for Red chili, Peoples choice and Show. All in all a great time to be in the cool mountains. Hope to see you there. Contact Travis Tonzi, 480-837- 5888, email tatonzie@cox.net.

Jul 19, 2008-006 - Amarillo TX CASI. Evelyn River's Chili & BBQ CCO. Cancelled.

Jul 19, 2008-007 - Staples TX CASI. 25th Annual Purgatory Creek Pod CO. Held on FM 1977 off Hwy 80 at the San Marcos River. (flood site of Hays Co. Civic Cnt) Due to location and liability concerns, this is an adult only event. You may move onto the grounds at noon on Friday 7/18/08. Entry fee $20 Saturday, $18 Sunday, cook both days in advance $35. Make checks payable to Purgatory Creek Pod. Current CASI Directors may cook Saturday for free. Charity TBA. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Friday night cooks party, breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings. Come have fun. All vehicles must be moved by 5 PM Sunday. Contact Larry Burruss 512-353-8895. See cookoff next day.

Jul 19, 2008-008 - Conway AR CASI. CAP-CASI Pod cookoff and Elections Held at Eagles Park on Lake Conway Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 pm. Make checks payable to CAP-CASI. Pod election after cookoff results. Camping available and motorhome hookups and dump. Onsite showers. Contact Richard Jones 8325 Barrett Rd. Roland,AR. 72135 or call 501-868-8206. Call for directions.

Jul 19, 2008-009 - Lamar MO CASI. Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Held at 200 E 17th St, St Mary's parking lot. Benefits youth group Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. Meat cubed or grind. Contact Dixie Johnson 417-682- 5432, email jrj8@ sbcglobal.net. Make checks payable to Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Junior cookoff turn-in Noon. Entry fee $5.

Jul 19, 2008-010 - Crosby TX CASI. Bob & Jeans 5th Annual Hotter-n-Hell Chili Cookoff, 4700 FM 1942. On advertising probation per CASI Rule V.A.2. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans $10 entry, turn-in Noon. Cook's party, music 9 'til. RV parking no hookups. Info Bob & Jeans 281- 421-5650, Joan Brack 713-224-8300 ext 3328, or Teena Miller 832- 414-9699. Benefits Shriner's Burn Center & local charities. See cookoff next day.

Jul 19, 2008-011 - Redlands CA CASI. Redlands Optimist Chili Cookoff & Car Show, held at Sylvan Park, 600 N University St. Exit University St off the 10 Fwy and go north one block. Entry fee $35 Set up starts at 7 AM and turn- in time is 11:30 AM. Info John Miechowicz 951-235-1475 email miechowicz@charter.net. P.O. Box 1611 Redlands CA 92373. Web site www.redlands-events.com. Benefit of 7 major & 20 minor youth events On advertising probation per CASI Rule V.A.2.

Jul 20, 2008-001 - Staples TX CASI. Day After Cookoff. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Larry Burruss 512-353-8895. See cookoff previous day.

Jul 20, 2008-002 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. American Legion Auxiliary Post 169 Annual Chili Cookoff, held at 4605 Lakeshore Dr. Entry fee $20 benefits College Scholarship Fund CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn-in 1 PM. Saturday night meal for cooks RV parking, no hookups, can cook inside if bad weather. Contact Don Barfield 15643 W FM 171, Wichita Falls TX 76305-2217, 940- 322-5057, saybarley@aol.com.

Jul 20, 2008-003 - St Helens OR CASI. Oregons Best Chili Cookoff. Oregon State Chili Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Entry fee $10 plus 2 gallons of peoples choice chili. Held at Columbia County Fairgrounds during the Fair. Turn-in 2 PM. Contact Steven Price, 503-252-1897 email sgprice1@gmail.com. This will be CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jul 20, 2008-004 - Crosby TX CASI. Bob & Jeans Day After Cookoff. Held at 4700 FM 1942. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. RV parking no hookups. Contact Bob & Jeans 281- 421-5650, Joan Brack 713-224- 8300, ext 3328. Teena Miller 832-414-9699. On advertising probation per CASI Rule V.A.2.

Jul 26, 2008-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI. 4 Corner's Regional CCO. Held at Cloudcroft Ski Lodge This is an automatic qualifier for TICC, top 3 cooks and top show team. Held at Ski Cloudcroft Lodge parking lot, located 5 miles east of Cloudcroft on SH 82. Entry fee $20 make checks payable to RCS. Charity TBD. Turn-in 2 PM. Info Rick Thomas, 575-336- 8399 or 520-419-0202. ricktofov@aol.com.

Jul 26, 2008-002 - Irving TX CASI. Chili Pods For Paws 2nd Annual CCO. Held at Pete and Mac's Pet Resort in the Las Colinas Equestrian Center, 6150 Riverside. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20, turn- in 2 PM. Junior chili $8 turn-in 1 PM. Beans turn in Noon, 1st 2nd 3rd pay. Bring bag of throw down chili for tasting cups, for the public if you care to. Benefits the DFW Humane Society. Thery are in need of a new building. Contact David Sexton. cowtowngp@tx.rr.com 817-793-0656.

Jul 26, 2008-003 - North Little Rock AR CASI. Elk's Cookoff. Held at 123 Broadway. Benefits Elk's charities. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Preston Nickle 501-791-2191.

Jul 26, 2008-004 - Batavia IL CASI. The Sixteenth Illinois State Championship Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Teen Center. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee CASI $25, turn-in 1 PM. Green Chili $10, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Bill or Cheryl Pierson 411 Illinois Avenue, Batavia IL 60510. Phone 630-879-7934, WCCCO@comcast.net

Jul 26, 2008-005 - Amarillo TX CASI. 2nd Annual Evyn Vaughn Memorial Fund Cookoff. Held at Hwy 287, Western Cowpunchers, North of Amarillo, Exit 1719, access frontage Road. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits the Evyn Vaughn Memorial Fund. BBQ Also Early registration by July 4th. Contact Carmen Nichols, cln2007fund@yahoo.com,or carmen.nichols@tpmhmr.org. 806- 351-3244 8 to 5 PM. 806-231-9245 after 5 PM. Carmen Nichols, 12800 Aires, Amarillo TX 79108.

Jul 26, 2008-006 - Tahoka TX CASI. 5th NAS BBQ & Chili Cookoff. The 5th No Adult Supervision BBQ & Chili Cookoff benefitting the Lynn county and Music Festival will benefit the Lynn County Senior Citizens. Held at End of the Trail RV Park. BBQ and beans are sanctioned by Lone Star Barbecue Society. BBQ entry is $65-one or all meats. Pinto Bean entry is $10. Chili (grind only) entry is $18 and turn in at 2 pm. Info Kelly Draper at 806-781-8520 kelly@noadultsupervision.com, or Kim Draper at 806-778-0852 kim@noadultsupervision.com. Limited RV hookups available. For entry form, RV reservation and additional information, please go to www.noadultsupervision.com.

Jul 26, 2008-007 - Austin TX CASI. Lone Star Weekend held at Austin Lone Star Carefree RV Resort, 7009 S IH-35. Entry fee $92, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Lone Star Charities. Limited to 78 cooks. Contact Ken Rodd, 7009 S IH-35, Austin TX 78744. 210-887- 8827.

Jul 26, 2008-008 - Castle Rock WA CASI. Mountain Mania CCO. Held between Museum and Pastime Tavern in downtown Castle Rock. Benefits Friends of the Library. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Ken Peach 3125 148th St E, Tacoma WA 98446, 253-537-4591. Make checks payable to Ken Peach.

Jul 26, 2008-009 - Edmond OK CASI. Cancer for Kids Cookoff. Held at Edmond Elks Lodge, east of I-35 on Waterloo. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Elks Division Chili turn- in 1 PM, entry fee $10. Jackpot beans turn-in 12:30 PM, entry fee $5. Make checks payable to Hooch Pod. Contact Gene Bond 405-850- 8524 or bondve@oge.com. Joe Spears 405-275-1164 joespookyj@ aol.com.

Jul 26, 2008-010 - San Marcos TX CASI. Hill Billy Chili Cookoff. Cancelled.

Jul 26, 2008-011 - Moulton TX CASI. Moulton Town & Country Jamboree. Held in Moulton City Park. Benefit of Chamber of Commerce. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Open chili category also. Contact Chamber of Commerce 361-596-7205.

Jul 27, 2008-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI. Cloudcroft Day After CCO. This is an NMCS Pod Cookoff. Held at Ski Cloudcroft Lodge parking lot located 5 miles east of Cloudcroft on SH 82. Entry fee $18 make checks payable to NMCS. Turn-in Noon. Info Joe Price P.O. Box 238, La Luz NM 88337. Jdprice@tularosa.net. 575-443-3313. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jul 27, 2008-002 - Batavia IL CASI. Illinois Women's State Championship at Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Inter-faith Food Pantry. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff, mail to 411 Illinois Av, Batavia IL 60510. Contact Valerie Castritsis, 630- 347-6164, valeriecast@comcast.net or Pat Gustafson, 773-685-1569, pmgustafson@sbcglobal.net.

Jul 27, 2008-003 - Batavia IL CASI. Illinois Men's State Championship at Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Parks Foundation. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff, mail to 411 Illinois Av, Batavia IL 60510. Contact Valerie Castritsis, 630- 347-6164, valeriecast@comcast.net or Pat Gustafson, 773-685-1569, pmgustafson@sbcglobal.net.

Jul 27, 2008-004 - San Marcos TX CASI. Sunday Hill Billy Chili Cookoff. Cancelled.

Aug 2, 2008-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. 9th Annual ACES Pod Cook Off Held at the Germania Bowling Club east of San Antonio off IH 10. Take Zuehl Rd exit. Zuehl Rd. approx 7 miles east of 1604. After exit take right and follow signs to cook off,approx 1.5 miles, cook off on right. Do not take Trainer Hale Rd. as in past years, road closed at Cibolo Creek bridge. Cooks party Friday and pot luck Saturday. Friendship bowling after announcements. CASI entry $20.00 Saturday and $18.00 Sunday or $35.00 for both days. Turn-in 2:00 pm Saturday and 1:00 pm Sunday. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans entry $10.00 turn- in 1:00 pm 60/40 split. Chili entry for local & Fire Department $15.00 turn-in 2:00 pm. Dry camping ,no hookups. Benefits St. Hedwig VFD. Information contact Clyde Rogers (210) 415-6855 (chilitime@sbcglobla.net) or Happy Hinman (210) 364-8577. See ya there.

Aug 2, 2008-002 - Perrin TX CASI. Black Sheep of Texas Held at Mitchell Resort and RV Park 2730 FM 2210 E. 940-798- 4615. CASI cook-off with CHILI GRIND ONLY. Second simultaneous Novice Cook-off "Everything But The Kitchen Sink" Both turn-in at 2 PM. $20 entry fee. $5 Beans with 12:00 turn-in. Elvis in the Park Friday night after free cooks dinner. Free cooks breakfast Saturday AM. Cook-Off, Golf Tournament and games all benefit Bluebonnet Teddy Bear Patrol. Contact: Doris Reed at Mitchell Park, Kevin Wooster 940- 733-9221, Bruce Stewart 817-282- 6678. Cottages and RV site fees reduced for chili cooks. For directions see park webpages: mitchellrvpark.com, email: mitchellrvpk@yahoo.com.

Aug 2, 2008-003 - Fort Smith AR CASI. Fun In The Park Belch Pod Cookoff Held at Belle Point Park, 1 Belle Point Place. Entry fee $20, turn in 1 p.m. Ground Meat Only. Benefits Great Pepper's trip to Great Pepper's meeting. Make check payable to Belch Chili Pod. Contact Guy and Erma Smith, 479-646-9444, argsmith@prodigy. net. BELCH Pod PO Box 5211, Fort Smith, AR 72913-5211 or belchpod@ hotmail.com.

Aug 2, 2008-004 - Canyon Lake TX CASI. 5th Annual Canyon Lake BBQ & CCO Held at the Dam Red Barn - Satler Entry fee Chili $18 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits CASI Scholarship Fund. Entry fee BBA $25 per category, or $65 for all. Beans $10. BBQ turn-in LSBS Beans 11 AM, 1/2 chicken at Noon, Pork spare ribs 1 PM, Brisket 3 PM. Make check payable to Reva Weatherly or Darlene Evans. Cooks dinner 7:30 PM, and Live Calcutta 8 PM Friday night. Live music. Cooks breakfast 8 AM, cooks meeting 9 AM. Chili info Cindy McKinzie or Roger Patteson 210- 413-9916, or 210-557-9467. patco@gvtc.com. BBQ info Billy Bob or Reva Weatherly 1-830-899- 7150, Darlene or Randy Evans 1- 830-899-7773. Sandwiches available on Saturday, donated brisket will be appreciated. BBQ meat will be inspected. $500 added money for BBQ, 60/40 payback. Hookups $20 per night, based on 2 night stay. Contact Canyon Land Co for rsvns 830-964- 3393. See cookoff next day.

Aug 2, 2008-005 - Amarillo TX CASI. Goodwill Chili Cookoff. Held at Slick's Sports Bar and Billiards, 814 S Taylor St. Entry fee $20, turn-in 3 PM. Lots of fun, live bands and silent auction. Contact Millie Bingham 806-376-6604. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Aug 2, 2008-006 - Schulenburg TX CASI. Schulenburg Festival CCO. Held in Wolters Park. Benefits Schulenburg Festival Assn and charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 3 PM. Lots of shade trees, electrical and water available, but limited, $25 for the weekend. Jackpot beans and bloody mary contest, BBQ cookoff. Live entertainment all weekend. Arts & crafts, rodeo, carnival and much more. Check out website for more info www.schulenburgfestival. org. Contact Virginia Meyer 1714 FM 1579, Schulenburg TX 79856. meyer@cvtv.net, 979-561-8573. Sharon Bujnoch 825 CR 227, Schulen burg TX 78956. abujnoch@cvtv.net. 979-562-2410.

Aug 2, 2008-007 - El Paso TX CASI. In Memory of Mr. "C" CCO. Smokey's Pit Stop & Saloon, held at 1700 Zaragosa. Turn-in 6 PM, entry fee $18. Charity TBD. Info Eve Du Mond 915-345-4397 or blackgarterchili@aol.com.

Aug 2, 2008-009 - Whistler BC CASI. BC Provincial State Open Championship. Held at Dusty's Roadhouse. Entry fee $25, turn- in 3 PM. Make check payable to Fred Roycroft. Contact Fred Roycroft 604-464-3472 604-312- 4634. chili4fred@telus.net.

Aug 2, 2008-010 - Severna Park MD CASI. Maryland State Championship Held at Broadleaf Tobacco 160 Ritchie Hwy.Meat is OPEN, Turn in time 2 PM, entry fee $20. Cooks meeting 10:30 AM, breakfast provided for all cooks. Great prizes for Top 10 Chili Cooks! First place chili to receive a one of a kind hand painted Wendell Rankin Stove. We will also be recognizing the cook who travels the farthest to compete with us this year with a $50 gas card!! First place is an auto qualifier and top 3 Maryland residents will qualify for TICC as well. Our charity is the Wounded Warrior Project, whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. www.wounded warriorproject.org This cook-off is taking place in conjunction with Broadleaf Tobacco's 1st Annual REALLY BIG SHOW: A enormous all day event at their store located in Severna Park, MD. Multiple manufacturers, FANTASTIC deals, great food and drink. All will be offering buy 3 -- get one FREE as well as full box FREEBIES and specials. It's e one massive block party all day long and into the evening so plan to bring lots of throwdown for the spectators. If you are short on funds or time, just bring a pot and we will provide the chili. Contact Jen Windsor 410-533-1188 info@chili-mac.com.

Aug 2, 2008-011 - Quinlan TX CASI. Get R Done Celeste Wigley Benefit. Held at new location, moved from East Tawakoni to Quinlan at 8638 Hwy 34 S next to new Post Office. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Beans entry $10, turn-in Noon, 50/50. Make checks payable to TTT Pod. Please bring throw down chili for donation, not for public tasting. Street dancing, live band 6 PM. Contact Larry Wampler 903-450- 5541. email roadwrkcb@aol.com Eric Williams 469-652-2447 Benefits Celeste Wigley graduate with liver desease.

Aug 2, 2008-012 - Knickerbocker TX CASI. Knicky Picky Reunion CCO Benefits: Knickerbocker Community Center; Location: Knickerbocker Community Center. Dry Camping available. Chili turn in at 2 pm Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. There will be a BBQ Luncheon at Noon. There will be a Silent Auction. There will be vendors and other activities. Sat night there will be music and dancing. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net.

Aug 3, 2008-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. ACES Day After Cookoff Held at Germania Bowling Club. For location and directions see ACES POD cook off on Aug. 2,2008. CASI chili $18.00 turn-in 1:00 pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY.If you missed it Saturday come out Sunday. Information contact Clyde Rogers at (210) 415-63855, chilitime@sbcglobal.net, or Happy Hinman at (210) 364-8577.

Aug 3, 2008-002 - Canyon Lake TX CASI. Day After Canyon Lake CCO. Held at the Dam Red Barn - Satler Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. See cookoff previous day. Make checks payable to Reva Weatherly or Darlene Evans Cindy or Roger patco@gvtc.com 210-413-9916, 210-557-9467.

Aug 9, 2008-001 - Odessa TX CASI. Westside Volunteer Fire Dept CCO Cancelled. Date changed to August 16th.

Aug 9, 2008-002 - Little Rock AR CASI. Tom's Tavern Cookoff. Held at 9125 Mann Rd. Benefits Arkansas Children's Hospital. Entry fee $10, turn-in 1 PM. Info Preston Nickle 501-791-72116.

Aug 9, 2008-003 - Lamesa TX CASI. Large Time Chili & BBQ CCO Held 1/4 mile West of Lamesa on Hwy 180, Weaver's Gin Yard. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20, turn- in 2 PM. $5.00 entry for Pinto Beans, BBQ also. Contact Gwyn or Dennis Brackeen. 806-872-2376.

Aug 9, 2008-004 - El Paso TX CASI. American Legion Post 36 CCO Held at 3730 Shell Street (off Montana). Entry fee $18, turn in 2 PM. Benefits American Legion Charities. Make checks payable to Pod of The Pass. Contact Eve DuMond 915-345-4397 or email blackgarterchili@aol.com.

Aug 9, 2008-005 - Tombstone AZ CASI. Vigilante Days CCO. Held on Allen Street in front of the OK Corral. Benefits the Tombstone Vigilantes. Entry fee $20. Turn in is 1 p.m. Cooks party the night before at Vigilante Hall. Come cook at one of the U.S.'s most historic sites, lets see the Tombstone streets run red again (with Red Chili this time). Additionally, Tombstone's first annual SPAM- Mania! Cook your best free style SPAM, entry fee is $5, turn in is 2 p.m. Bring plenty of chili as we expect a large crowd buying tasting cups. Bring a canopy as we are cooking on the street. Two nearby RV parks and several hotels nearby, contact Greg Monger (Mongo) for more info 520- 417-9948 or mongo9@cox.net

Aug 9, 2008-006 - Red Lion PA CASI. Red Lion Street Fair CCO Join us for the 2nd Annual Red Lion Street Fair CCO. The street fair features over 150 arts, crafts and food vendors, and live entertainment. Entry fee is $20, turn-in is 2:00 PM and meat is cooks choice. Held at parking lot of Center Square. Contact Chip Welsh chip@redlionspicyfoods.com 717-309-8303. Make check payable to Keystone State Pod.

Aug 10, 2008-001 - Olympia WA CASI. Washington State Open Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at Farmer's Market 700 Capital Way N. Benefits Friends of the Market. Turnin time: 1PM Homestyle, 2 PM CASI Entry Fee: $20 CASI, Homestyle $5 if you do CASI; if not then it is $20 Checks Payable to: Ken Peach Information Contact: Ken Peach Contact Address: 3125 148th St E., Tacoma, WA 98446. Contact Phone Number: 253-537- 4591, Email kmpeach@aol.com Preregistration Deadline August 1 2008.

Aug 16, 2008-001 - Lamesa TX CASI. Large Time Chili & BBQ CCO Cancelled. Date changed to August 9th.

Aug 16, 2008-002 - Odessa TX CASI. Westside Volunteer Fire Dept CCO Held at Allbright & Associates Yard, 8011 Andrews Hwy. Benefits Westside VFD. Entry fee $20, turn in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Black Gold Chili Pod. Contact Merle "Squirrel" Schoenhoff. 432- 664-7647, or shop 432-366-8897. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Some electrical hookups, plenty of room.

Aug 16, 2008-003 - Indianapolis IN CASI. Indiana Pepper Pod Chad Jester Memorial CCO. Held in Bel-Aire Park, I-465 to Kentucky Ave, on the west side of Indianapolis. Go north on Kentucky Ave, turn right on Tibbs and Bel-Aire Park will be on the left.Registration 8:00 AM, Cooks meeting at 9:00 AM. 1:00 PM turn in with awards at 3:30PM. Entry fee is $25.00 make checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Music Fest and Classic Car Show on site during the cook-off. For more information contact Darin or Tonya Jester at 317-856-3231 or the Indiana Pepper Pod at indypepperpod@sbcglobal.net Proceeds from this event to benefit Pod Charities.

Aug 16, 2008-004 - Spring TX CASI. 1st Annual Lifestyles Unlimited and KR-Rejuvenation Golf Tournament Benefits Courtney's Crusade. Held at Cypresswood Golf Club, 21602 Cypresswood Dr, Spring TX 77373. WWW.Courtney's Crusade.com. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Courtney's Crusade. Info contact Keith Karaff, kdkone@aol.com, Lionel Lopez 832-798-6641.

Aug 16, 2008-005 - Red River NM CASI. Hot Chili Days,Cool Mountain Nights Held in Brandenburg Park, 101 W. River St. Benefits Red River Valley Charter School. Entry fee $15, turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Colorado Chili Pod. Contact John Montgomery, 1670 Broadway, Suite 3000, DEnver CO 80202. 303-831-5000.

Aug 16, 2008-006 - Quihi TX CASI. 1st Ever Quihi Roadhaus CCO. Held at Quihi Roadhaus, Quihi Texas. 1936 Fm 2676. 2 miles east of Hwy 173 on FM 2676 towards Rio Medina. Cooks Party on Friday Night, Aug. 15th. Over night camping allowed, no hook-ups. Auction and Raffle to be held on Sat. Aug 16th at 4pm. Chili Turn in, 2 PM. Cooks meeting at 11 AM Entry fee $20. Bloody Mary Contest $10 entry fee, turn-in Noon. All proceeds to benefit Medina County Child Care board. We will have a dance both Friday and Saturday night. For more info: Call Shelly @ 210-287-7745 or 830-426-8688. shellylee189@ yahoo.com. Make check payable to Quihi Roadhaus.

Aug 16, 2008-007 - Everman TX CASI. 1st Annual Happy Armadillo CCO Held at the Happy Armadillo (a Texas Honky-Tonk) at 1701 Everman Parkway in Everman. Take the Everman exit from I-35 south and go east 1.2 miles. Look for the big sign. RV parking available; no hook-ups. Entry $20 CASI, turn in 2:00 p.m. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits the Texas Tradition Chorus who will perform Saturday afternoon. Cooks party Friday night and live band Saturday night. Goody bags to the first 20 who register. See next day cookoff, same location. For information contact Gary Napier at (817) 225-5744 or e- mail at Gary@happyarmadillo.com.

Aug 16, 2008-008 - Alpine AZ CASI. 13th Annual Alpine Chili Society Pod CCO. Held at Alpine Rodeo grounds. Benefits Alpine Volunteer Fire Dept. and other local charites. Turn in 1:00 p.m. Dry camping. Other events: People's Choice, BBQ, Jack-pot beans, SPAM! For information contact: Dick Seehusen, 928-339- 1840, alpineinn@frontiernet.net

Aug 16, 2008-009 - Wills Point TX CASI. Ponderosa Resort Cookoff. Clothing optional event. Details to follow.

Aug 17, 2008-001 - St Thomas VI CASI. 2008 Texas Society of the Virgin Islands. Held at #2 Brewer Bay on Brewers Beach. Benefits St Thomas Search and Rescue, Dial A Ride, VI Institute for Performing Arts. Queen Louise Home for Aged, Family Home Network. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Texas Society of Virgin Islands. Contact Erik Ackerson P.O. Box 306926 St Thomas VI 00803 340-473-8706. Register by 9 AM August 17th. Meat requirement, beef. Automatic qualifier for TICC.

Aug 17, 2008-002 - Everman TX CASI. Sunday After Happy Armadillo CCO. Held at the Happy Armadillo (a Texas Honky-Tonk) at 1701 Everman Parkway in Everman. Take the Everman exit from I-35 south and go east 1.2 miles. Look for the big sign. RV parking no hook- ups. Entry $18, turn in 12. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Previous day cookoff, same location. For information contact Gary Napier at 817-225-5744 or e-mail at Gary@happyarmadillo.com. Benefits local charities.

Aug 17, 2008-003 - Tacoma WA CASI. Puget Pod Cookoff. Held at 3125 148th St. Benefits Puget Pod. Turnin 1 PM, entry fee $15. Checks payable to Ken Peach. Contact: Ken Peach 3125 148th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446. 253- 537-4591 Email kmpeach@aol.com CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Aug 22, 2008-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. Friday Terlingua Cookoff. Held at Community Center. Turn- in 7 PM. Entry fee $20. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Diane, Mel FitzHenry 432-371-2681. Cooks dinner served at 5 PM.

Aug 22, 2008-002 - Corsicana TX CASI. North of Waco Pod CCO Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd. From I-45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287 and take first right onto Corsicana Crossings Blvd. Plenty of paved parking, no hookups. Entry fee $18.00 turn-in at 8pm (CHILI GRIND ONLY). Cook's party - entertainment. See info for Saturday cookoff. Benefits NOW Pod for Great Peppers meeting fund. For more info contact Kay Lefler 972-646-5159, 972-872- 2297, klefler@gaf.com.

Aug 22, 2008-003 - Stafford TX CASI. Sweetheart Cookoff. Held at 10150 W Airport Blvd, for Handicap Children. Entry fee $20 turn-in 8 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Bert Hall 713-433-2888 or 713-775-8280. See cookoff next day.

Aug 23, 2008-001 - Las Cruces NM CASI. Las Cruces VFW#6917 Indoor CCO #2 5845 Bataan Memorial West. From Las Cruces, NM take Hwy 70 East to the Porter Drive Exit. Take this exit and use the "turn- around" lane to loop back to the VFW Hall. Traveling West on Hwy70, take the Porter Drive Exit to the first stop sign. Proceed from that stop sign to the VFW Hall on your right. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to NMCS. Contact Bud Barrick P.O. Box 268 Organ NM 88052. 575- 382-5107, teamorgan@peoplepc.com

Aug 23, 2008-002 - Terlingua TX CASI. Bronze Goat Cookoff. Held at Community Center. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Dorathy Williams 432-371-2595. Beautiful Bronze Beer Drinking Goat for 1st Place Chili. Fish Fry sponsored by the Terlingua High School, starts at noon.

Aug 23, 2008-003 - Corsicana TX CASI. 2nd Annual Dawg Daze of Summer CCO Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd, from I-45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287 and take first right onto Corsicana Crossings Blvd. Plenty of paved parking, no hookups. Entry fee $20.00 turn-in 1 PM (CHILI GRIND ONLY); Junior division (ages 8-17) entry fee $10.00 turn-in 1 PM (CHILI GRIND ONLY); 50/50 Beans entry fee $10.00 turn-in Noon. Bring those pets for a fun pet contest. Benefits the Navarro County Animals at Risk Foundation. Also see info for Friday cookoff. For more info contact Kay Lefler 972- 646-5159, 972-872-2297, klefler@gaf.com.

Aug 23, 2008-004 - Ocala FL CASI. Central Florida Appaloosa Horse Show and Chili Cookoff. Held at Ocala Equestrian Center, 1601 SW 60th Ave. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. No canopies needed, indoor covered arena. Horse show during the cookoff. Ramada, Golden Palms, and other hotels at Jct 175 and State route 27. Contact Candi, farevelo@bellsouth.net. 561-795-5888. Benefits Scholarship fund for the Equestrian Children.

Aug 23, 2008-005 - Stafford TX CASI. 17th Annual Auxiliary 151 CCO. Held at 10150 W Airport Blvd, for auxiliary charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Beans 50/50, turn-in 1 PM entry fee $10. Contact Bert Hall 713-433-2888 or 713-775-8280.

Aug 23, 2008-006 - Cedar Rapids IA CASI. 25th Iowa State Championship CCO Held at Chrome Horse Slophouse & Saloon, 1202 3rd St SE. Benefits Tanager Place. Turn-in 2 PM. Entry fee $25 Chili, Salsa $5, Junior chili $5. Junior chili is chili grind only. Make checks payable to Tanager Place. Contact Gary Christensen 122 10th St NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405, day cell 319-721-1580, 319-365-2944 email chiliman1955@yahoo.com. Automatic qualifier for TICC.

Aug 23, 2008-007 - Lebanon TN CASI. Tennessee State Championship CCO. Held at the Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon TN at the site of the largest county fair in Tennessee, the Wilson County Fair Automatic qualifier. Travel money for Terlingua. 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 Carol Knight, 2003 Dorchester Dr, Lebanon TN 37090. Carol Knight 615-444-1383 OR 615-449-6676 info@wilsoncountytn.com. Visit website: http://.wilsoncountyfair .net/contests/chili.htm. CHILI MEAT OPEN.

Aug 23, 2008-008 - Eugene OR CASI. Kickoff Cookoff: Chili & Quackers. Location TBA. Entry fee $20, turn-in time 2 PM. Benefits ShelterCare. Contact Carla DeVore or Brad Bassi, P.O. Box 23338, Eugene OR 97402. 541-686-1262.

Aug 30, 2008-001 - Plains TX CASI. Watermelon Festival Chili & BBQ Cookoff. Held in City Park. RV electric hookups on first come first serve basis. Benefits the Yoakum County Connection. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make check payable: Yoakum County Connection Contact Teresa Bell, P.O. Box 931 Plains TX 79355. nannee_bell @ yahoo.com. 806-456-8345 or 806- 215-1680.

Aug 30, 2008-002 - Fort Wayne IN CASI. Chilifest Cancelled.

Aug 30, 2008-003 - El Paso TX CASI. The Cockpit Challenge Annual Pod . Pod of The Pass Coookoff. Held at Cockpit Lounge, 9828 Montana. Turn-in 4 PM, entry fee $18, Beans and Salsa $5 each entry. Charity TBD. There will be Bean and Salsa Competitions. Info Eve Du Mond 915-345-4397 or blackgarterchili@aol.com.

Aug 30, 2008-004 - Meridian TX CASI. TxMusicFestival Chili & Bean CCO.. Held at Bosque Bottoms Cookoff Campgrounds. Entry fee $20 in advance includes music festival ticket for all 3 days. Turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Christina 817-233-2869. Email Christina@theunclebillroach band.com. Come have a GREAT TIME! TX MUSIC FESTIVAL 20 Bands--- 3 FUN DAYS., BYOB Coolers OK Camping and Motels or just stay for the Day, Texas Hold `em Tournaments-Kite Flying-Custom Bike Show Contest-Water Slide- Campfire Music. Buy your tickets on-line in advance & $AVE www.TxMusicFestival.com 817-233- 2869. You Can HELP FIND A CURE. National Foundation for Cancer Research And RUSTY WEIR CANCER FUND

Aug 30, 2008-005 - Pittsburg KS CASI. Little Balkins Chili Cookoff. Held at 2nd and Pine Sts. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Benefits Support Our Soldiers. Make check payable to Crawford County Bar Assn. Salsa and Wings divisions. Contact Eric Rosenblad. 620-232- 1330. rosenblade@klsinc.org.

Aug 31, 2008-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Labor Day MDA Cookoff Day 1 of a 2 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Labor Day MDA CCO, Benefits: Jerry's Kids MDA Location: parking lot of Ashley Furniture at 2639 Sunset. Jackpot beans at 12 noon. Entry fee $5 Chili turn in at 2 pm Entry fee $18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Monday's information. More info to follow. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo,TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Aug 31, 2008-002 - Arlington TX CASI. 31st Annual Arlingua CCO Held at Elks Lodge #2114, 601 W. Pioneer Parkway. CASI Division entry $20, turn-in 2PM, GRIND ONLY. Junior Division, free entry, turn-in 1PM. All qualified Elks are eligible to participate in an Elk's division (also GRIND ONLY). Entry is free if participating in CASI, otherwise it is $15. Jackpot beans (dry white beans from scratch only) $5, turn-in noon. RV parking available, no hook- ups. Lots of shaded cooking area under the trees. Cooks party/meal Saturday night (around 7:00 p.m.). For information contact Ron Barnes Ratchili@sbcglobal.net or Budda Manske budda77@sbcglobal .net.Benefits Arlington Elk's charities Junior Division, CHILI GRIND ONLY entry is free, turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to BPOE 2114. Benefits Arlington Elks charities.

Sep 1, 2008-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Labor Day Cookoff Day 2 of a 2 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Labor Day CCO, Benefits: Concho Valley Chili Pod charities Location: parking lot of Ashley Furniture at 2639 Sunset. Entry fee $5 Chili turn in at 12 noon. Entry fee $18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday's information. More info to follow. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Sep 1, 2008-002 - Clifton VA CASI. VA State Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at the Barn, behind 7131 Main St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. For INOVA Hospital Kids. Contact Richard King 703-631-9198 email kingfish@wncrew.org.

Sep 6, 2008-001 - Edgerton WI CASI. Chilimania. Wisconsin State Chili Championship Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at Canal and Henry Streets, one block off stoplight in downtown Edgerton. Entry fee $20 includes Salsa Contest, turn-in 1:30 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Chilimania. Benefits various Community projects & High School scholarships. Jennifer Roethe 4327 Woodcrest Dr, Apt 203A Janesville WI 53546. 608-295-1619 jennifergrace1@charter.net.

Sep 7, 2008-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Labor Day MDA CCO Cancelled, date changed to August 31st.

Sep 8, 2008-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Labor Day CCO Day 2 Cancelled, date changed, September 1st.

Sep 13, 2008-001 - Lake Zurich IL CASI. Annual Barn Burnin' Chili Cookoff. Held at Paulus Park, 200 S Rand, Rt 22 and Rt 12. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Children Programing. Music, Food, Beer, Kids crafts. Contact Karen Meyers Lake Zurich Park & Recreation Dept, 200 S Ramd. Lake Zurich IL 60047. 847-530-0793.

Sep 13, 2008-002 - West Tawakoni TX CASI. Red River Valley Pod West Tawakoni 14th Annual Chili by the Lake Cookoff. Held at Tawakoni City Park, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Benefits Park Improvements. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot Beans entry $5 turn in Noon, 50/50 1st place only. Limited electric hookups. Info Jackie Grose 5640 Hwy 34 South, Quinlan, TX 75474. 903-883-4916. See cookoff next day.

Sep 13, 2008-003 - New Braunfels TX CASI. 2008 River Rat Run Cookoff. To be held at Mountain Breeze Camp 201 Mountain Breeze Camp Road in conjunction with the 2008 River Rat Run put on by the South Central Texas Chapter of the San Jacinto High Roller Motorcycle Club. There is unlimited self- contained RV and tent camping. Grill house and bar available. Right on the river, and Mountain Breeze does offer tube floats, etc. Entry fee for the whole weekend (Friday thru Sunday) is $25 per person at the gate ($20.00 if you pre-register online) plus $5.00 to cook chili on Saturday. Auctions, raffles, vendors, live music, kid's activities, fun run, and bike games. Turn in time for chili will be 1:00 PM on Saturday. All proceeds benefit the Comal County & Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Centers. Contact Trea "Floozie" Schmidt at 830-305-6242 webmistress@southcentralshjr.org. Also, check out the website www.southcentralsjhr.org to pre- register for the weekend and for all the details of the weekend!

Sep 14, 2008-001 - West Tawakoni TX CASI. Day After Chili By the Lake CCO. Held at Tawakoni City Park, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. Info Jackie Grose 903-883-4916. See cookoff previous day.

Sep 20, 2008-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Almost Last Chance CCO Day 1 of Almost Last Chance CCO, Benefits: CASI Scholarship Fund Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limit number of hook ups. $20/ night. Jackpot beans turn in at 12 noon, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a cake auction and a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday's information. Info Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net.

Sep 20, 2008-002 - Gonzales TX CASI. First Shot Cookoff. Held at J.B. Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Entry fee TBD. turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. IBCA BBQ Cookoff, Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Jackpot Beans. Showmanship. Hookups available. Contact Sissy Mills 830-857-6247 sissyM@JDCOins .com. Shirley Breitschopf 830- 857-4142. See cookoff next day.

Sep 20, 2008-003 - Crane TX CASI. Crane County Junior Livestock Held at Crane City Park, limited hookups. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Crane County Junior Livestock. Make checks payable to Crane County Livestock. Contact Trish Barker 432-693-6696. Chili Grind ONLY.

Sep 20, 2008-004 - Flowery Branch GA CASI. 5th Annual Flowery Branch Car Show and Chili Cookoff. Held on Main St. Minutes away from beautiful Lake Lanier and all its amenities. Open and CASI chili competition, fees, no charge for Open Competition, $20 for CASI competitors. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI turn-in 12:30, Open turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Coats For Kids. Enjoy a true Festival Atmosphere in Historic Flowery Branch GA. Home of cool cars and hot chili. Music, games for the kids, food, vendors and local merchants abound. For more info on being a contestant or vendor please contact Steve Soucie, 770-967- 2934, ssouciel@charter.net or Charlotte Cornett at 678-698-1387. cornetfamilyga@yahoo.com. Visit web www.flowerybranchga.org. Trophies awarded for CASI winners, Cash prizes for Open Competition.

Sep 20, 2008-005 - Denham Springs LA CASI. Southern Louisianna MS Foundation I.B.E.W. Cookoff. Benefits the Muscular Sclerosis Association. Held at train depot across the river from Baton Rouge. Info on RV parking will follow. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Colin Bamber, 225-686-2872 or cell 225-405-6470. Live music. Free cooks dinner Saturday night 7 PM, place to announced.

Sep 20, 2008-006 - Clemmons NC CASI. North Carolina Chili Championship. Held in Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Rd, located near Winston Salem. Benefits the March of Dimes. Entry fee $5, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Judy Roderick email jroderick@marchofdimes.com, 336- 723-4386.

Sep 20, 2008-007 - El Paso TX CASI. El Paso Chapter Cancer Society CCO. Held at Saturn Car Dealership located at 7750 Gateway East. Turn-in 2 PM. Cooks meeting 10 AM. Entry fee $18. Checks payable to Pod of The Pass. Contact Donna Von Gentz 915-855- 3129. Carol Straughan 915-852- 3599. Caroleptx@aol.com.

Sep 20, 2008-008 - Little Rock AR CASI. West Little Rock Lions Club 36th and Fairpark UALR parking lot # 15, Little Rock, AR. 72205, across the street from Lions World Services. Benefiting Lions World Service For the Blind. 1 PM turn in. Entry fee $20.00. BRING THROW DOWN CHILI!!! They will be selling tasting cups at the event starting at Noon. All proceeds from the tasting cups go to Lions World Services for the Blind. This is our third year to have the cookoff and are expecting more spectators than last year. And did I mention to BRING THROW DOWN CHILI. For further information call Tammy Johnson @ 501-920-6100 or 501-664- 7100 or call Bruce Smith @ 501- 312-8715 hbchili@sbcglobal.net.

Sep 20, 2008-009 - Corning NY CASI. Empire State Pod Cookoff to benefit Health Ministry of the Southern Tier. Entry fee $15, turn-in 1:30 PM. Trophies awarded for CASI Division. Freestyle Chili division first place wins $500. and $100 for first place Salsa & award for Best Booth. Further details www.nyschili.com. Held in conjunction with Gaffer District's Jazz and Harvest Festival along historic Market Street in Corning. Details at www.gafferdistrict.com. Visit Corning Museum of Glass and Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Make checks payable to the Empire State Pod. Contact Dave Grossman, 75 E. 4th Street, Corning, NY 14830; 607-962- 8593; email DoctorD@chilimix.com Cookoff held in Centerway Square.

Sep 21, 2008-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Concho Valley Chili Pod Cookoff. Benefits: Concho Valley Chili Pod Charities Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limit number of hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 12 noon Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday's information. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net.

Sep 21, 2008-002 - Gonzales TX CASI. Sunday First Shot Cookoff. Held at J.B. Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Entry fee TBD. Turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Sissy Mills 830-857-6247 email sissyM@JDCOins.com, or Shirley Breitschopf 830-857-4142.

Sep 26, 2008-001 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. FallsFest Chili Cookoff. Held in Lucy Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 9 PM. Benefits Junior League of Wichita Falls. Make checks payable to Junior League of Wichita Falls. CHILI GRIND ONLY. See cookoff next day. Contact Lee Cook 631-2626. RV parking no hookups. lcook@wfisd.net.

Sep 27, 2008-001 - Columbus NM CASI. Pancho Villa's Last Chance CCO This CCO is held at the South end of the Pancho Villa State Park. RV hookups and shelters are available at current park fee rates on a "first come, first served" basis. Limited local lodging is available at Martha's Bed & Breakfast 575-531-2467 or Hacienda De Villa 575-531-1000. Cook's pot luck Friday evening. US Passports will be required for entry into Palomas, Mexico and re- entry into the US. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to NMCS. Info Bud Barrick 575-382- 5107. teamorgan@peoplepc.com.

Sep 27, 2008-002 - Hobbs NM CASI. United Way Chili Festival at Lea County Event Center, next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino. Casino Tour Friday and Saturday Evening; Live Music; Auction, 50/50, Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping Available. CASI Chili Entry Fee: $20; Turn In Time: 1:00 PM MT. For information contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Hulme 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health & Environmental Inspections Possible*

Sep 27, 2008-003 - Lizton IN CASI. Last Chance Chili Cookoff. Held at Lizton Lions Club Park; S. Cherry Street & US 136/W. Main. sponosred by Lizton Lions Club. Registration from 8-9am. Cook's meeting at 9am. CASI Turn-in at 12:30pm. Chili Categories are CASI, Police/Fire, Lions Club, Anything Goes. CASI $20, all other categories $10 or 1/2 price w/CASI entry. In addition there will be a Desert Contest. Entry fee is $10 for the Desert Contest For information or to register contact liztonlastchance@yahoo .com. Web: www.lastchancechili.com

Sep 27, 2008-004 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. FallsFest Chili Cookoff. Held at Lucy Park. Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. RV parking no hookups. Benefits Miracle League. Contact Lee Cook 631-2626. lcook@wfisd.net. See cookoff previous night.

Sep 27, 2008-005 - Cabot TX CASI. Greystone 2nd annual Chili Cookoff Held on Hwy 5 from Cabot to the Greystone Development. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks to Greystone Communities. Benefits Arkansas Childrens Hospital. Golf Tournament Friday the 26th of September benefitting Arkansas Childrens Hospital. Contact Bo Prewitt 9 Nicole Ct, N Little Rock AR 72118.

Sep 27, 2008-006 - San Angelo TX CASI. 13th Annual Cookin For Hospice Last Chance Cookoff. Benefitting Hospice of San Angelo. Chili $20.00, turn-in 2 PM. Beans $10.00, Open $10.00 (Fixed on site). Held at 204 E. Ave L. FMI 325 656-8299, 325-655-2934. Make checks payable to HOSA.

Sep 27, 2008-007 - Goldthwaite TX CASI. Last Point Shootout Cookoff. Benefiting Goldthwaite Volunteer Fire Dept. Held behind the Fire Station, 75 US Hwy 183 South. Entry fee CASI $18, Local chili $15,turn-in 2 PM. Kids Chili $10, turn-in Noon. 50/50 Beans $10, turn-in Noon. Peoples Choice. Silent auction and raffle. Ugly boot contest and crazy hat contest. Get the kids involved, cooks supply stove meat, recipe, spices and entry fee. Bring chili for peoples choice. RV parking no hookups. Goody bags for first 25 to register. Friday night cooks party, cooks supply desserts. Contact Big Jim McCraw 325-648 2676, 817-229-4449 cell. Email bigjim323@aol.com. See cookoff next day.

Sep 28, 2008-001 - Columbus NM CASI. Pancho Villa's 2nd Last Chance CCO This CCO is held at the South end of the Pancho Villa State Park. RV hookups and shelters are availalbe at current park fee rates on a "first come, first served" basis. US Passports will be required for entry into Palomas, Mexico and re-entry into the US. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to NMCS Contact Bud Barrick 575-382-5107. teamorgan@peoplepc.com. Benefits Friends of Pancho Villa Park. GROUND MEAT ONLY.

Sep 28, 2008-002 - Hobbs NM CASI. Last Chance Chili Cookoff. Held at Lea County Event Center, next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino. Benefits: Eagles Lodge Christmas Shopping Spree For Needy Children. CASI Chili Entry Fee: $20; Turn In Time: 12:00 PM MT. For information contact Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Hulme 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health & Environment Inspections Possible*

Sep 28, 2008-003 - San Angelo TX CASI. SACA POD Chili Off last Chance Chili Cookoff. Held at 204 E. Ave L. For the San Angelo Cookers Association. Chili $20.00, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to SACA Pod. For info contact Sammie Plant 325-952- 8299, 325-952-2934.

Sep 28, 2008-004 - Goldthwaite TX CASI. Goldthwaite VFD Cookoff. Held behind the Fire Station at 75 US Hwy 183 South. Benefits the CASI Scholarship Fund. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. See cookoff previous day. Contact Big Jim McCraw 325-648-2676, cell 817-229-4449. bigjim323@aol.com.


 
 

 

 

Upcoming
Colorado Chili Pod Cookoff's

26th Annual State of Colorado CASI Chili Championship June 27st 2009 - Grand Lake Colorado

Details

Upcoming Cookoff's you don't want to miss

August
August 16, 2008
Hot Chili Days, Cool Mtn Night CCO
Red River, NM
September
September 21, 2008
Sundance Chili Cookoff
Fort Collins, CO
October
October 4th, 2008
SLO-DO Chili Cookoff
Edgewater, CO
November
November 1, 2008
Terlingua International Chili Cookoff
Terlingua, TX
December
December 6, 2008
Golden Downtown Holiday CCO
Golden, CO