Jul 10, 2010-001 - Schertz TX CASI. Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at 1000 FM Rd 78. Benefits Voice of Democracy Scholarships. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to VFW Auxiliary 8315. Contact C W Reese 210-658- 6765. See cookoff next day.

Jul 10, 2010-002 - McDade TX CASI. 9th Annual Star Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at Star Ranch, 166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles East of Austin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white church onto Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn left onto Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles turn left on Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee $18.00. Turn in 3:00 PM. Charity McDade Volunteer Fire Dept. Cooks meal Friday night at 7:30. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI cookoff next day, same location. Come out both days and support this new Corporate Sponsor. RV hookups and rental cabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball and petanque courts, 2 swimming pools, hot tub and rec room. Parade in McDade same day and World Record Dip Off at main pool. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowed in designated area only). Star Ranch is a naturist club, (clothing optional for chili cooks). For hook-ups and reservations contact Debra toll free 866-705-5978,info@starranch .net. Cookoff info contact Bubba Reinke at 512-357-6227.

Jul 10, 2010-003 - Weatherford TX CASI. 1st Annual Parker County 4-H Chili Cookoff. Held at the Parker County 4-H Youth Center at 2752 Tin Top Road in Weatherford, TX. About 1 mile south of I-20 at exit 408 in Weatherford. CASI chili $20 turn- in 1:00 p.m., CHILI GRIND or GROUND MEAT ONLY. Jackpot beans $5 turn-in at noon. Juniors $5 turn-in at 1:00 p.m.. Plenty of RV parking - no hook-ups. Lots of youth activities, raffles and vendors scheduled. Benefits the Parker County 4-H Youth Center and 4-H Scholarship Fund. For more details contact Tina Stevens at tinarn1@aledobb.com.

Jul 10, 2010-004 - 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. richardjones55@aol .com. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Call Richard Jones for directions.

Jul 10, 2010-005 - Pasadena TX CASI. 1st Annual Texas Moose Associate District 8 Chili Cook-Off held at the Pasadena Moose Lodge, 3919 Pansy Street, Pasadena, TX. Benefits Texas Moose Associate District 8 Charities. Chili entry $20.00 turn in at 2 p.m. Chili Grind Only. Jackpot Beans entry $10.00, turn in at 11:00. Silent Auction, donations would be greatly welcomed. This is a new cook-off please help us make it a success. Friday night steak dinner $10. Chicken and Catfish $8.00 and lots of other great entertainment. Plenty of RV parking, no hook-ups. For more information please contact Stacey Davis at 713-828-6170 or Teena Miller 832-414-9699.

Jul 10, 2010-006 - Denton TX CASI. Dick Foster Memorial Cookoff. Held at 228 E Oak St, Elks Lodge # 2446. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. RV spaces no hookups. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Benefits Denton Elks Charities. Contact Yvonne Goin clapshack@gmail.com, 940-230-3238.

Jul 10, 2010-007 - Mineral Wells TX CASI. 2nd Annual MOW Chili Cookoff Held at 1550 Milsap Hwy, I-20 West from Ft Worth, North on 281, right on FM 1195,turn left on Old Milsap Hwy, event on left. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Meals of Wheels. Make checks payable to MOW. Contact Beth LaFata 281-508-3040 email bethlafata@hotmail.com. More info at www.MOWChili.weebly.com, go to www.HogMountainRetreat.com for available RV spots or call Tyshann at 940-682-6694, MOW Fun Run, Silent Auction, Live Entertainment by Tommy Alverson, Dale Marsh, Dave Little & more, face painting, Horseshoe tourney, hot dog eating contest, crazy hat contest & so much more.

Jul 10, 2010-008 - Tacoma WA CASI. Puget Pod Championship CCO. Held at 3125 148th St. E. Tacoma, WA (back yard of Ken Peach). Turn-in time 1 PM. Entry fee $5 each. Checks Payable to: Puget Pod. Contact: Ken Peach 3125 148th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446 253-537-4591 kkmpeach@aol.com Preregistration Deadline: 30 Jun 2010. Chili grind or ground meat only. Flyer on Puget Pod web site at www.pugetpodcasi.us.

Jul 10, 2010-009 - Shannon IL CASI. Behind the Fence CCO & BBQ. Held in Town Park (Lions). Benefit of Shannon Lions Club. Turn-in 2:00 pm. Entry Fee $18.00 Checks payable: Chillini Pod Contact Kathy Martin, 6206 Crescent Dr., Huntley, IL 60142 815-245-0099.

Jul 10, 2010-010 - Fritch TX CASI. Fritch Hotter Then Fire Cookoff. Benefit TBA. Head to Fritch, Texas and follow the signs to get there. Entry $20.00, Turn In- 2:00 PM. Contact Scott or Susan Campbell 806-358-3576 for more information.

Jul 10, 2010-011 - Burleson TX CASI. Cooter Browns Chili Cookoff. Held at 473 A E Renfro St, go southbound on 35W exit Renfro St, take a left, East, and go about 1/2 mile to Cooter Browns on left Benefits Burleson Animal Society. Entry fee $15, turn-in 2 PM. Info Laurie Fish lfish182@sbcgloal.net 817-300-6603. On advertising probation.

Jul 11, 2010-001 - Schertz TX CASI. Sunday Summer Heat Cookoff. Held at 1000 FM Rd 78. In memory of Dolores, Dolly, Edwards. Entry fee $15 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to VFW Auxiliary 8315. Contact C W Reese 210-658-6765.

Jul 11, 2010-002 - McDade TX CASI. Next Day Star Ranch Chili Cookoff Held at Star Ranch, 166 Eely Rd. McDade is 35 miles East of Austin on Hwy 290. Turn off 290 beside the white church on to Waco St. Go across RR tracks and turn left on to Brown Rd. Go approx. 2 miles turn left on to Eely Rd. Follow signs to Star Ranch. Entry fee $18.00. Turn in 12 Noon. Benefits Bastrop County First Responders. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cookoff previous day same location. RV hookups and rental cabins available. Nature trails, tennis, volleyball and petanque courts. 2 swimming pools, hot tub and rec room. (No open fires, charcoal grills allowed in designated area only). Star Ranch is a naturist club. (Clothes optional for chili cooks). For hookups and reservations contact Debra 866-705-5978, info@starranch .net. Cookoff info contact Bubba Reinke 512-357-6227.

Jul 11, 2010-003 - Olathe KS CASI. RAWHIDE RUSTLE Chili Cook-off located at 725 Rawhide Road at the new Rawide Harley Davidson Dealership. North of 135th St, Santa Fe Rd, and West of I-35. Co-ordinated by the Central HOG Chapter. CASI turn- in @ noon with $20.00 entry fee. Homestyle turn-in @ 12:30 with a $10.00 entry fee. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits MDA. Make checks payable to Central HOG Chapter. Contact: Harold Distler 913-488- 4122 harolddistler@everestkc.net Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com

Jul 11, 2010-004 - Denton TX CASI. Denton Lady Elks Cookoff. Held at 228 E Oak St, Elks Lodge #2446. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. RV spaces no hookups. Contact Delora Goin clapshack@gmail.com 940-230-3238

Jul 11, 2010-005 - Fritch TX CASI. Fritch Hotter Then Fire Day 2 CCO. Benefit TBA. Head to Fritch,Texas and follow the signs to get there. Entry $20.00, Turn In 2:00 PM Contact Scott or Susan Campbell 806-358-3576 for more information

Jul 17, 2010-001 - Gering NE CASI. 24th Annual Nebraska State Open Championship. Held in Oregon Trail Park, 1125 J St. Entry fee's - $20 for CASI red chili, $7.50 for junior red chili (ages 7-17, CASI red rules, grind only, adult supervision required) $7.50 for dry beans, $7.50 for beef and $7.50 for green. Public tasting at 3 PM. Friday night cooks supper / party 6:30 pm at the Oregon Trail Building 1125 J St, Carnival and Concert. Make checks payable to Pepe's Pod c/o Kyle Haberman 1624 4th Ave Scottsbluff NE 9361. 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 17, 2010-002 - Lenexa KS CASI. Backyard Chili Heads Cookoff. Gladiator Chili Pod Cookoff held at 13110 W 83rd Street located between Quivira & Pflumm St. Entry fee $25.00, CASI turn-in @ 1pm. Salsa $5.00 & Margarita $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 CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jul 17, 2010-003 - Staples TX CASI. 27th Annual Purgatory Creek Pod CCO San Marcos River Staples Dam on FM 1977 off Hwy 80. Due to location and liability concerns, this is an adult only event. You may move onto site after Noon on Friday July 16th, 2009. Entry fee $20 Saturday, $18 Sunday, $35 both days in advance. Friday night cooks feed, breakfast both Saturday and Sunday mornings. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Larry 512-353-8895. See cookoff next day.

Jul 17, 2010-004 - Odessa TX CASI. SAL Cookoff Held at American Legion Post 430, 8th and Pueblo. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks paid to SAL Squadron 430. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Keith Coffman 432-367-9093.

Jul 17, 2010-005 - Pinetop AZ CASI. 12th Annual Chili Cookoff in the Pines, at 1701 East White Mt Blvd, Lakeside AZ. Benefits Love Kitchen/?. Contact Travis Tonzi 480-837-5888 or (Cell): 480- 299-6738 or email tatonzi@cox.net Please register by July 10th. Chili Cook-off Kick-off party for cooks and spouses on Friday, July 16th , from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm at Charlie Clark Steak Restaurant Cooks meeting at 9:00 am on Saturday. Red Chili turn-in at 2:00 pm. Great prizes for Red Chili, Peoples Choice, Show and Salsa. Please bring at least 2 gallons of throw down chili for peoples choice, mainly the crowd. Entry fee is only $20 for all events. Fee for peoples choice and Salsa alone is $10. Plenty of RV parking available, no hookups. Event will be held in Orchards Park in back of Charlie Clarks among heavy shade trees, one of the most captivating properties in Pinetop AZ. You will need a pop-up tent for cooking and serving chili.

Jul 17, 2010-006 - Lamar MO CASI. Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Held at Moore Pavilion, 103 East 10th. Benefits St Mary's Church Rebuilding Fund. Turn-in 12.00 PM. noon. Entry Fee CASI $20. Make Checks Payable to Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Contact Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave Lamar,Mo 64759. 417-682-5432. jrj8@sbcglobal.net. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Canopy required by health department. Location being city owned all alochol nust be out of sight. Breakfast available on sight. Large local farmers market during morning. Large raffle benefiting St Mary's Rebuilding Fund lots of nice items. Friday night's Pod party at J R 's Ranch, 1 mile north of 6th & Truman on Truman St. Address is 99 NE 15th Lane. Starting about 6:30 PM until time to go home. Food, beer & soda furnished .

Jul 17, 2010-007 - Del Valle TX CASI. Outlaws and Ladies BBQ and Chili CO The Waterhole Saloon 5244 Hwy 71 East has been hosting a Lone Star BBQ Society (LSBS) Cook off for the 2 years and has decided to bring CASI on board, since Chili is a must in Texas BBQ. This fun event, which raises money for the local middle school, is a great opportunity to not only showcase fine chili but also dern good BBQ. Camping is allowed and encouraged as meat inspection for your BBQ meat will begin at 5 pm Friday night. Enjoy Trail blazin Karaoke Friday night and a fun filled day of cooking and comraderie on Saturday. We invite everyone out to experience the hospitality of The Waterhole Saloon on September 3rd and 4th. Del Valle is located just minutes from Austin, yet far enough away to be peaceful. Hope to see y'all there! We have a large flat field that is capable of hosting large RVs and rigs directly across the street from the judging area. This is crude camping with no hook ups. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Alanna Russell 512-809-4239. alanna@watersholesaloon.com.

Jul 17, 2010-008 - 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. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon, 50/50 first place only. Jackie Grose 903-883-4916, 903-456-9498. Make checks payable to West Tawakoni Amvets.

Jul 17, 2010-009 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion SQ 120 Day 1 of a 2 day CCO. See Sunday. Held at American Legion Post 120. 4601 Lake Shore Drive. It will benefit the Sons of the American Legion charities Jackpot beans turn in will be at 12:00 noon. Chili turn in will be at 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans $5, Chili $20.00. Climate controlled inside cooking available. Rv Parking available. Limited Electrical hookups with plenty of water. FMI contact Peggy Gahagan at 940-691-3798.

Jul 17, 2010-010 - Fort Worth TX CASI. 1st Annual Texas Chili Cookoff. Held at 13825 Hwy 287 North. For VFW Post 10374. Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans entry fee $5, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to VFW Post 10374. Contact David Shea 817-487-0654 or Chuck Edmonds 210-831-1125. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Showmanship 9 to 11 AM. Plenty of dry RV parking available Cookoff next day same location. Friday night arrivals welcome.

Jul 18, 2010-001 - Staples TX CASI. On The River Cookoff. CHILI GRIND ONLY. 1 PM turn-in, entry fee $18 unless prepaid. Contact Larry 512-353-8895.

Jul 18, 2010-002 - St Helens OR CASI. Oregons Best Chili Cookoff State Championhip held at Columbia County Fairgrounds, last day of the fair. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Entry fee $10 plus 2 gallons of peoples choice chili. Turn-i 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits Fairgounds renovation. Contact Steven Price, event coordinator 9311 S E Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97216. sgprice1@gmail.com. 503- 252-1897.

Jul 18, 2010-003 - Lamar MO CASI. MO KAN Pod Chili Cookoff. Held at 6th & Truman Old Phillips 66 Station. Benefits Mo-Kan Pod. Turn-in time 12.00 Noon. Entry Fee CASI $20.00. Make checks Payable to Missouri State Chili Cookoff. Contact Dixie Johnson 601 Truman Ave--Lamar , Mo 64759 417-682-5432. jrj8@sbcglobal.net CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jul 18, 2010-004 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. American Legion Post 120 Bldg Fund Day 2 CCO, Held at 4601 Lake Shore Drive. Sunday Day 2 benefits the American Legion Post 120 Building Fund. Chili Entry Fee $18. Turn in at 1:00 PM. Chili will use CASI Rules Climate Controlled inside cooking available. RV Parking available, Limited Electrical hook ups with plenty of water. CHILI GRIND ONLY. See Day 1 for more information about the 2 day CCO. FMI Contact Peggy Gahagen at 940- 691 3798.

Jul 18, 2010-005 - Fort Worth TX CASI. Sunday 1st Annual Texas Chili CCO. Held at 13825 Hwy 287 North. Charity TBD. Entry fee $18 turn in Noon. Jackpot Beans entry fee $5, turn-in 10 AM. Make checks payable to VFW Post 10374. Contact David Shea 817-487-0654 or Chuck Edmonds 210-831-1125. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Showmanship 9 to 11 AM. Plenty of dry RV parking available Friday night arrivals welcome.

Jul 24, 2010-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI. 17th Annual Cloudcroft CCO Located at the Ski Cloudcroft Lodge, three miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064. Email t.chaney@yahoo.com. Dry camping is available and plentiful. Ample lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Table monitors will be needed. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains during this weekend

Jul 24, 2010-002 - Austin TX CASI. Lone Star Weekend. Benefits Carefree Charities. Entry fee $93.00. Ken Rodd 210- 887-8827.

Jul 24, 2010-003 - Garland TX CASI. Epsilon Sigma Alpha 3rd CCO International CCO. Kappa Beta a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International is holding their third chili cook off to benefit the Susan B. Komen Foundation. The cook off will be held at the Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Dr. Garland, Texas. Please contact Kelly Kinser 214-354-1676 or mwkhome@verizon.net. Chili cook off will have a 1 p.m. turn in, GRIND ONLY. Chili entry will be $20. Beans will be a 12 p.m. turn in and will pay 1st place. There will be a 50/50 raffle and we will also have a raffle of donated items with 6 tickets for $5.00. Make checks payable to: Kappa Beta. There will be camping for RV/s with a fee of $10 a night, water and elec. First come first serve. Alternate contact Dave Hewlett davehewlett@msn.com 214-695-3806. The summer may be hot, but the Cookoff is now offering Coleman Stoves to the top 3 chili winners.

Jul 24, 2010-004 - Brownwood TX CASI. Friends of Thunderbird Bay 2nd Annual CCO. It will be held at Riverside Park. It will benefit 'Friends of Thunderbird Bay' which is a non-profit organization formed in order to help our neighbors in the Home Owner Associations to receive fair and consistent treatment and help individuals in need. Chili Entry fee is $18.00. Turn-in time is 2:00. There's also IBCA Beans, Chicken, Ribs, & Brisket. Contact the promoter for entry fees on barbeque. Checks payable to Friends of Thunderbird Bay. Contact Linda Kingston 4310 Cheyenne Drive, May, Texas 76857. 325-642-8274. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jul 24, 2010-005 - Wauwatosa WI CASI. Chili'n on the Avenue. Closed off street with designated CASI parking. Entry fee $18 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to NANA. Benefits North Avenue Neighborhood Alliance. Contact Michael Phillips madmikal@yahoo .com 414-588-8289. www.easttosa.org

Jul 24, 2010-006 - Odessa TX CASI. Knights of Columbus Cookoff. Held at Knights of Columbus on Andrews Hwy. Entry Fee $20 turn in 2 PM. Contact Ismael Sanchez 432-202-0716. Call for BBQ information.

Jul 24, 2010-007 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. American Legion Auxiliary Post 169 Annual Cook Off. Held at American Legion Post 169, 4505 Lakeshore Dr. Wichita Falls, Tx. Benefits college scholarship fund. Entry fee chili $20, chili ground only. Turn in time 2:00 pm Entry fee beans $5 turn in 12 noon. Friday night cooks party and meal. RV parking, no hook ups, can cook inside if bad weather. Contact Don Barfield, 15643 W. FM 171, Wichita Falls, TX. 76305-2217. Phone 940 322- 5057. Email saybarley@aol.com

Jul 24, 2010-008 - Moulton TX CASI. Moulton Town & Country Jamboree. Location Moulton City Park 500 S. Lancaster. Turn in time is 12 noon. Entry fee is $20, and $25 after July 18th. Contact Moulton Chamber of Commerce 361-596-7205. P.O. Box 482, Moulton TX 77975.

Jul 25, 2010-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI. 3rd Annual Day After Cloudcroft CCO This is a NMCS Pod CCO. Ample dry camping is available. Plentiful lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains on this weekend. Table monitors will be needed. Chili Grind Only. Located at the Ski Cloudcroft about 3 miles north of Cloudcroft. Entry fee $20 turn- in Noon. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449-4064.

Jul 31, 2010-001 - Tahoka TX CASI. 7th No Adult Supervision BBQ/Chili Cancelled.

Jul 31, 2010-002 - Broken Arrow OK CASI. Linda Carter Memorial Oklahoma Mens State Cookoff. Held at Broken Arrow Elks Lodge. Turn in 1:00 PM. Entry Fee $20.00. Ground Meat Only. Contact Joshua Seabolt 918- 510-7084. Benefit Wipe Out Cancer Foundation. Automatic qualifier for TICC.

Jul 31, 2010-003 - Batavia IL CASI. The Eighteenth Illinois State Open 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 31, 2010-004 - Sattler TX CASI. 7th Annual Bar-B-Que & Chili CCO. Dam Red Barn-Canyon Lake. Friday meat inspection on arrival, Tray 6 to 7 PM, Cooks dinner 7:30 PM, Live Calcutta 8 PM. Saturday cooks breakfast 8 AM, Cooks meeting 9 AM, Trays after meeting, Live music. Chili entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Chili grind only. Show 1 PM. LSBS BBQ Beans 11 AM, 1/2 Chicken Noon, Pork Spare Ribs 1 PM, Brisket 3 PM. $30 each category, $75.00 for all. Donated brisket will be appeciated. $1500 payback, trophies, $250 1st, $150 2nd, $100 3rd plus live Calcutta. Jackpot LSBS Beans $10. BBQ sandwiches available for purchase on Saturday.Hookups $20 per night based on 2 night stay. Contact Canyon Land Co for reservations 830-964-3393. Benefits Scholarship Fun,Comal County Junior Livestock Assn, ALS. BBQ contact Billy Bob or Reva Weatherly 1-830-899-7150 Randy or Darlene Evans 1-830-899- 7773. Chili contact Cindy 1-210-557-9467. See cookoff next day.

Jul 31, 2010-005 - Broken Arrow OK CASI. Linda Carter Memorial Oklahoma Womens State Cookoff. Held at Broken Arrow Elks Lodge. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Ground Meat Only. Contact Joshua Seabolt 918- 510-7084. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Charity TBD.

Jul 31, 2010-006 - Amarillo TX CASI. Elks Lodge #923 Pool Party Cookoff. Benefits Elks Sweet Heart Fund at 932 Clyde. Turn In 2:00 PM, Entry $20.00. RV Parking available. Contact Pam Matheson 806-359-8469

Jul 31, 2010-007 - Overland Park KS CASI. Outlaw Cigar South CCO. Held at 13700 Metcalf, Overland Park KS. CASI Chili entry fee $20.00 with a noon turn-in. Home Style chili $15.00 with a 1 pm turn-in. Cook both competitions for $30.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits the Soldiers' Angels a non-profit organization that provides aid and comfort to men and women of the US Military, veterans and their families. Outlaw Cigar is sponsoring a party with food, drinks and cigar specials featuring XIKAR and Jesus Fuego from 10am until 6pm. Contact: Lee Kroencke 913-754- 6074 gladiatorchili@yahoo.com or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com. Make checks payable to Gladiator Chili Pod.

Jul 31, 2010-008 - Whistler BC CASI. BC Provincial Championship Held a Dusty's Bar & BBQ. Benefits Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Make checks payable to Whistler Blackomb, C/O Whistler, Blackomb, 4545 Blackomb Way, Whistler BC VON 1 B4. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Steve Burnfield chili4steve@gmail.com 604-255-3363. On advertising probation.

Aug 1, 2010-001 - Tahoka TX CASI. No Adult Supervision Day After CCO Cancelled.

Aug 1, 2010-002 - Batavia IL CASI. 19th Windmill City Chili Cookoff Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Inter-faith Food Pantry. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. Info Bill or Cheryl Pierson, 411 Illinois Ave. Batavia IL 60510. 630-879-7934 Email WCCCO@comcast.net.

Aug 1, 2010-003 - Sattler TX CASI. Sunday Canyon Lake Chili CCO. Held at Dam Red Barn Canyon Lake Texas. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon Chili Grind Only. See BBQ and Chili Cookoff previous day. Contact Cindy 1-210-557-9467 Roger 210-413-9916.

Aug 7, 2010-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. ACES POD 11th Annual Cookoff. Will be held at Bexar Social Hall 15681 Bexar Bowling Marion, Tx. 78124. From San Antonio take IH 10 East toward Seguin. Take the Trainer Hale Rd. exit, approx. 8 miles from 1604 in San Antonio. Go right on Trainer Hale Rd. approximately 1.5 miles, take left on Bexar Bowling Rd. Bexar Hall on left after second curve. From IH 10 West take the Trainer Hale exit, turn left, cross over highway and continue till Bexar Bowling Rd. Friday night cooks party. Saturday CASI chili $20.00 ( $35.00 for both days) turn in 2:00 pm, beans $5.00-turn in 12:00 noon, jalapenos $5.00-turn in 1:00 pm, local chili $15.00- turn in 2:00 pm, fire department chili $15.00-turn in 2:00 pm. All CHILI GRIND ONLY. Saturday night pot luck. Great raffle prizes. Saturday charity St. Hedwig VFD. Make checks payable to ACES POD. Information contact Clyde Rogers 210-415-6855, chilitime@sbcglobal .net

Aug 7, 2010-002 - Perrin TX CASI. Black Sheep Pod Cookoff. Mitchell Resort and RV Park,held at park address: 2730 FM 2210 East (940)798-4615, about 50 miles Northwest of Fort Worth on FM 2210, 7.3 Miles South of Hwy. 199, 2.7 miles East of US 281. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Second simultaneous NON-CASI Cook-Off. Both Turn-Ins at 1:00PM. $20 entry fee, $5 Beans with 12:00 turn-in. A third "YOUTH COOK- OFF" for kids only ages 8-17. Youth Entrys must be cooked exclusively by the entrant in their Youth designated cook area inside the building. Guardian may ONLY help set up and take down their station. Youth Entry $5. First Place Youth Division receives hand painted Wendell Rankin Cook Stove. Friday night Cooks dinner followed by 42 and Texas Holdem. Saturday morning free cooks breakfast. Charity proceeds to BLUE BONNET TEDDY BEAR PATROL which provides FREE bears to first responders and shelters throughout Texas. Charity events also include Golf Tournament and Games. Cottage and RV Sites reduced for chili cooks. Cook-Off questions contact Bruce Stewart (817)282- 6678 or Kevin Wooster (940)733- 9221. Park directions or other information call Doris Reed (940) 798-4615 at Mitchell Park. See Website: www.mitchellrvpark.com, email mitchellrvpark@yahoo.com.

Aug 7, 2010-003 - Apple Valley CA CASI. Return of Cowboy Joe's Ultimate Chili CCO. Held at 18575 Carwin Rd. I-13 to Dale Evans Parkway, formerly Hwy 18, to Carwin Rd, turn left to Hi Desert Center for Spiritual Living, next to Carwin Park. For Battered Women/Domestic Violence. Entry fee $20, turn in 2 PM. Make check payable to Maryanne Wilkins, Chair,Hi Desert Center for Spiritual Living 18575 Carwin Rd, Apple Valley CA 92307. 760-985-5292, 760-242-2302. nailzone@hotmail.com. Packets of rules and applications can be picked up at the Center or call Maryanne to have a packet mailed to you.

Aug 7, 2010-004 - Addison IL CASI. Medinah Shriners Chili Cookoff Held at Medinah Shriners, 550 N Shriners Dr. Take I-355 to Army Trail, go West on Army Trail to Swift Road, turn Right on Swift Road, go 1 block, Shrine center on Right. Enter CASI class, Open class or both. Entry fee is $25 for 1 class, $35 for both classes. Turn-in is 2 PM. Make checks payable to Medinah Shriners. Cooks meeting at 10 AM, Open 7 AM. Contact Ray Billock, Perfect Promotions, 11 N Skokie Hwy, Lake Bluff IL 60044. 847-295- 6990, email rjbpromo@aol.com. Health Department requires sign up cut-off of 7/23/10.

Aug 7, 2010-005 - Schulenburg TX CASI. Schulenburg Festival. Held in Wolters Park. Benefits Schulenburg Festival Assn and its charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 3 PM. B J Thomas, Friday night entertainment. Shade trees, electrical & water available but limited, $25 for weekend. Jackpot Beans, bloody mary contest, BBQ cookoff. Live entertainment, arts, crafts, rodeo, carnival, much more www.schulenburgfestival .org for more info. Contact Virginia Meyer 1714 FM 1579 Schulenburg TX 78956, 979-561- 8573, meyer@cvctx.com, Sharon Bujnoch 825 CR 227 Schulenburg TX 78956, sbujnoch@cvctx.com 979-562- 2410.

Aug 7, 2010-006 - Fort Smith AR CASI. Fun In The Park (Now at The Station) BELCH Pod Cook Off. We changed the location due to 100 degree weather. To be held at Grand Central Station, 7521 Zero St, Fort Smith,AR. Entry fee $20, turn in 1 p.m. Chili Grind Only. Benefits Great Pepper's trip to Great Pepper's meeting. Make check payable to Belch Chili Pod. Contact info. Dara Hopson, 479- 651-7128 or Rheaba Goebel, 479- 461-1807. BELCH Pod P.O. Box 5211, Fort Smith, AR 72913-5211 or belchpod@gmail.com

Aug 7, 2010-007 - Tombstone AZ CASI. Vigilante Days Chili Cookoff. Benefits Tombstone Vigilantes. Entry fee $20. Turn-in 1 p.m. Cook on Allen Street in front of the OK Corral. Cooks party the night before at the Vigilante Hall. Also, 3rd annual Spam- mania, entry fee $5. Bring lots of chili makin's because the crowd will be large and we want to make as much money as possible for the charity by selling tasting cups. Contact Greg Monger, 520-417-9948 for more info.

Aug 7, 2010-008 - Shreveport LA CASI. American Legion Coooff. Held at 5315 S Lakeshore Drive. Benefits American Legion Elevator Fund. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Jerry Hunt 318-797-0719. See cookoff next day.

Aug 8, 2010-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. ACES POD Day After 11th Annual. Look at ACES POD 11th Annual cook off on 08-07-2010 for directions. CASI chili $20 entry 1 PM turn-in CHILI GRIND ONLY. Clyde Rogers 210-415-6855, chilitime@sbcglobal .net

Aug 8, 2010-002 - Chicago IL CASI. Windy City Chili Cookoff. Held at Retro on Roscoe Street Festival, Damen Ave. & Roscoe St. Take 90/94 to Addison St. exit. Take Addison east to Damen Ave. Damen Ave south to Roscoe St. Bring own cover. Remote parking with shuttle service. Benefits St. Teresa of Avila Food Pantry. Turn in 2 PM, Entry fee $20.00. Please bring 1 extra gallon of Chili or more to give away to support the charity. Make Checks Payable to Windy City Chili Cookoff. Contact Mike Usiak 1950 N. Seminary Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 773-871-5623 hm 773-504- 6805 cell usiak@sbcglobal.net.

Aug 8, 2010-003 - Shreveport LA CASI. Sunday American Legion Cookoff. Held at 5315 S Lakeshore Drive. Benefits Great Pepper Meeting expense. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. Contact Jerry Hunt 318-797- 0719.

Aug 14, 2010-001 - Red River NM CASI. Hot Chili Days..Cool Chili Nights. Date changed to August 21st.

Aug 14, 2010-002 - Middlefield MA CASI. Massachusetts State Championship. Automatic Qualifier for TICC. Come one, come all!! Save the date and make your plans today!! Due to the overwhelming success of the first Massachusetts State Championship chili cookoff @ the Middlefield Fair, in Middlefield MA we will be hosting the Second Annual Massachusetts State Championship chili cookoff at the Fairgrounds on 7 Bell Rd, off Rt #20 or off Rt #8. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Save $5 with advanced registration or bring another cook, you both save $5. Register by April 1st. Make check payable to Highland Agricultural Society. Contact Jenny Windsor jennwindsor@gmail.com, 443-878- 7999. Jim Basile 413-222-3940 RTB416@aol.com. A great time was had by all, including seasoned chili cookoff veterans and newcomers alike. Come for some fun and make new friends in the beautiful Berkshire's of Western Massachusetts.

Aug 14, 2010-003 - Buda TX CASI. 1st ANNUAL U.S. NATIONAL CHILI CHAMPIONSHIP. Held at Cabela's on IH35. There will also be a day after cookoff. For more details see the April 2010 issue of the Terlingua Trails CHILI GRIND ONLY Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Larry Burruss 512-353-8895.

Aug 14, 2010-004 - Golden CO CASI. Jefferson County Fair Chili Cookoff 2nd Annual Jefferson County 4-H Clubs and Colorado Chili Pod Chili Cookoff. Held at Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Entry fee is $15 for CASI Red or Green Chili, $5 for green if already cooking Red. Setup is at 8 am, cooks meeting at 9 am, Turn in at 1 pm. Benifits Jefferson County 4-H Clubs and the Colorado Chili Pod. Make checks payable to Colorado Chili Pod, c/o John Montgomery, 1670 Broadway, Suite 3000, Denver CO 80202. Contact Lyman Wilkinson chililyman@ao.com, 970-669-1573.

Aug 15, 2010-001 - Buda TX CASI. Day After National Championship CO. Held at Cabela's on IH 35. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Plenty of RV parking no hookups. Details to follow. Larry Burruss 512-353-8895.

Aug 21, 2010-001 - Tulsa OK CASI. Gung Ho BBQ & Chili Cookoff. Held at VFW Post 577, 1109 E 6th St. Entry fee $25, turn-in TBD. Benefits VFW Post 577. Contact Shirley Bruce 918-812-7646, 918- 585-9148. vfwpost577news@gmail.com

Aug 21, 2010-002 - Red River NM CASI. Hot Chili Days..Cool Chili Nights Four Corners Regional Cookoff. This 3-day music and chili event will once in Brandenburg Park in downtown Red River. The weekend is comprised of the Larry Joe Taylor music festival and the Four Corners CASI red Chili cookoff, the State of New Mexico Green Chili Championship, the open" salsa competition and the "open" chili ompetition.. $20 dollars for the first chili or salsa category and $10 for every additional chili/salsa category. All cooks who sign up and pay prior to August 7,2010 will receive a $5 discount on their first chili/salsa category meaning the "first category" fee is $15 for those who sign-up early. Benefits the Red River Valley Charter School. Checks payable to the Colorado Chili Pod and can be sent to 1670 Broadway, Suite 3000, Denver, Colorado 80202. For information, please contact John Montgomery at 303-831-5000.

Aug 21, 2010-003 - Alpine AZ CASI. 15th Annual Alpine Chili POD CCO. CASI chili turn-in 1:00. Other events: People's Choice, Spam, BBQ, and Beans. Cooks potluck Friday evening, meat provided. Dry camping. Contact Dick Seehusen, 928-245-5166 or 520-841- 2030.

Aug 21, 2010-004 - Crosby TX CASI. Bob-n-Jeans 7th Annual Hotter -N- Hell Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2:00 p.m. Beans entry $10, turn-in at 11:30 p.m. Plenty of RV parking available - no hookups and no open fires. For more information call Teena Miller at 832-414-9699 or Joan Brack at 281-515-2839. Cooks party with dinner, dancing and music.

Aug 21, 2010-005 - Cedar Rapids IA CASI. 27th Iowa State Championship CCO. Chromehorse Saloon 1202-3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Benefits: Tanager Place. Turn in: 2:00 Fee CASI Chili $25, Junior chili $5, Salsa $5. Make Checks Payable to: Tanager Place Contact: Gary Christensen 3216 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-365-2944. Junior chili is chili grind only. Salsa must be homemade, canned or fresh. Automatic Qualifier for TICC.

Aug 21, 2010-006 - Potomac MD CASI. Mason Dixon Pod Backyard CCO. Held at 9701 Watts Branch Drive. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Mason Dixon Pod This is the Mason Dixon Pod Cookoff and elections for 2010-11 chili year. Contact Rick Sievering 301-938-4969, 301-460- 2522, nsievering@verizon.net.

Aug 21, 2010-007 - Everman TX CASI. 3rd Annual Happy Armadillo CCO. Held at 1701 Everman Pkwy, one mile east off I-35 W, South of Fort Worth at Everman Road exit. Benefits Easter Seals of North Texas. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM (CHILI GRIND ONLY). 1st 20 registered get goody bags. Jackpot Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Also backyard BBQ competition $20 entry (50/50 payback to the winners and the charity). Turn- in 2 PM. Backyard grills or small smokers only; no large trailer-type (we don't have the room). Open meat category; all submissions judged together. BBQ is non-sanctioned. Contact Gary Napier gary@happyarmadillo.com or 817-225-5930, or call Armadillo Club at 817-293-1402. Cooks party Friday night, Live Band Saturday night. RV's welcome, no hookups.

Aug 21, 2010-008 - Lebanon TN CASI. 2010 Tennessee State Championship. Held at the Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon TN at the site of the largest county fair in Tennessee. Automatic qualifier 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 21, 2010-009 - Amarillo TX CASI. Shriner Summer Chili & BBQ CCO. Held at 4th & Fillmore, Amarillo, TX. Benefits Shrine Hospitals. Entry information to follow. Contact Scott or Susan Campbell 806-358-3576 for more information

Aug 21, 2010-010 - San Angelo TX CASI. Hot Days In August Chili & BBQ CCO Held at 2400 Block of Sherwood Way,held on 3 different addresses Benefits Hospice of San Angelo 50/50 Drawing, Cake @ Pie Auction More on this cookoff in July Trails. FMI: Sammie 325-656-8299 email sanangeloplant1@msn.com. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM.

Aug 21, 2010-011 - 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. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee is $20.00 make checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Other categories include: Anything Goes $15 ($10 w/CASI entry), Jr's Division $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 21, 2010-012 - Abilene TX CASI. Shriner's Cookoff. Held at 5272 Jarmon. Benefits Shriner's Hospital. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Contact Tommy Haas 325-627-6006, call him for directions. Sherry Maus 325- 658-1364.

Aug 22, 2010-001 - Crosby TX CASI. Bob-n-Jeans Day After Chili Cookoff Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00 p.m. Come Saturday evening for cooks party with dinner, dancing and music. Plenty of RV parking available - no hookups and no open fires. For more information call Teena Miller at 832-414-9699 or Joan Brack at 281-515-2839.

Aug 22, 2010-002 - Everman TX CASI. 3rd Annual DayAfter Happy Armadillo Held at 1701 Everman Pkwy, one mile East off I-35 W, South of Fort Worth at Everman Rd. Exit. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits North Texas Autism Center. Make checks paid to The Armadillo. Contact The Armadillo Club 817-293- 1402 or Gary Napier 817-225- 5744.

Aug 22, 2010-003 - St Thomas VI CASI. Texas Society of the Virgin Islands 26th Annual Chili Cookoff. Held at #2 John Brewer Bay/UVI Campus. 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. 1-800-524-2061, 340-473-8706. 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.

Aug 27, 2010-001 - Stafford TX CASI. Sweetheart Cookoff. Held at W Airport Blvd. Turn In Time 8:00 PM Entry Fee: $20.00 Make Checks payable to Houston Auxiliary 151. Contact Bert Hall, Home 713-433-2888 Cell 713-775- 8280 or Pat Moffett @ Lodge 832- 328-1151. Benefits Summer Camp for Handicap Children and Prosthesis Devices. Chili Grind Only. See cookoff next day. Swimming Pool available and Limited RV parking .

Aug 28, 2010-001 - Stafford TX CASI. 19th Annual Auxiliary 151 CCO. Held at 10150 W Airport. Turn in Time 2:00 PM Entry Fee $20.00. Make checks payable to Houston Auxiliary 151. Contact Bert Hall home 713-433-2888, Cell 713-775- 8280 or Pat Moffett @ Lodge 832- 328-1151. Benefits Auxiliary Charities. Chili Grind Only Swimming Pool available. Limited RV parking. Beans 50/50 entry $10 turn-in 12:30 PM.

Aug 28, 2010-002 - Denton TX CASI. 82nd Annual NTSF & Rodeo Cookoff. Held at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. Charity-TBA. Entry Fee $20.00 Chili turn in 2:00 pm, Beans $5.00 turn in 12.00 pm. Entry fee includes ticket to rodeo, limited hook ups, $20.00, pot luck cooks party Friday night. Contact Vicki -940-391-6998 e-mail cowgirlattitudechili@hotmail.com Delora Goin-940-230-3238 e-mail deloragoin@hotmail.com. Chili Grind Only.

Aug 28, 2010-003 - Crawford TX CASI. CTC Cook-Off. Held at Tonka Park off Hwy 185 between Hwy 6 and City of Crawford Chili $18.00 turn in 2 pm. Chili Grind Only. Beans $10.00 50/50 pay back turn in 12 noon. RV parking ele $15.00 per night.Pot luck supper Sat night. Cook-off next day. randy duke 254-405-4333

Aug 28, 2010-004 - Tulsa OK CASI. Tony Newcombs CCO & T-Shirt Party Party at 4711 N. Benefits Elks gen. fund. Turn in time: 7:00 pm entry fee $20.00. Make checks payable to Tony Newcomb. Chili Grind Only. Contact Joe Spears 128 Amber Ridge, Shawnee Ok 74801 405-650-3354.

Aug 29, 2010-001 - Downers Grove IL CASI. St. Marys 3rd CASI Cookoff. At 444 Wilson, Downers Grove, IL. Church 1-630-969-1063. Johns 1-630-963-0160, Johns cell 1-630- 687-5202. Beer tent,live, music, food stand,and more!!!!! Cooks meeting - 9:30 am. CASI turn in - 1:00 pm. Judging - 1:10. Entry fee - $18:00. Please bring extra chili for public. Cut or grind. j.gastaldello@comcast.net. Make checks payable to Chillini Pod.

Aug 29, 2010-002 - Crawford TX CASI. CTC Pod Cookoff. Held at Tonka Park Hwy 185 between Hwy 6 and City of Crawford Chili $18.00 turn in 1 pm. Chili Grind Only. Randy Duke 254-405- 4333. See cookoff previous day.

Sep 4, 2010-001 - Kemah TX CASI. 2nd Annual Elks Lodge #2322 Labor Day Charity Cookoff. Held at 623 Hanson Rd, off 146 take 2094 to Hanson Rd, turn left and quick right to Elks parking lot. Benefits Elks charities. Elks Challenge entry fee $5 turn- in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI chili 2 PM turn-in entry fee $20. Jackpot Salsa turn-in Noon, entry $10. Jackpot Beans turn-in Noon entry $10. RV parking, no hookups Contact Al Austin 281-326-8050, 713-907-0419, Sherry's cell. sherry@houstontravelzone.com

Sep 4, 2010-002 - Del Valle TX CASI. Outlaws and Ladies BBQ and Chili Co Cancelled. Date changed to 7/17

Sep 4, 2010-003 - Pittsburg KS CASI. State of Kansas Mens Open Chili Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at 2nd and Broadway Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Other events include Kansas Hot Wing State Championship-any style $5. Home-style chili $5. Salsa $5, Peoples Choice, Rookie and Junior Chili-Free. Turn-in times TBA. First year CASI cooks 1/2 price. Goody Bags to the first 20 cooks to register. We get great public sample participation for charity and appreciate cooks preparing extra for tasters. Contact Eric Rosenblad, P.O. Box 1509, Pittsburg KS 66762 620-232- 1330. rosenblade@k1sinc.org. Benefits Habitat for Humanity. Make checks payable to Kansas Legal Services CTF.

Sep 4, 2010-004 - Pittsburg KS CASI. State of Kansas Womens Open Chili Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at 2nd and Broadway Entry fee $20 turn- in Noon. Other events include Kansas Hot Wing State Championship-any style $5. Home- style chili $5. Salsa $5, Peoples Choice, Rookie and Junior Chili-Free. Turn-in times TBA. First year CASI cooks 1/2 price. Goody Bags to the first 20 cooks to register. We get great public sample participation for charity and appreciate cooks preparing extra for tasters. Contact Eric Rosenblad, P.O. Box 1509, Pittsburg KS 66762 620-232- 1330. rosenblade@k1sinc.org. Benefits Thrivent Builds. Make checks payable to Kansas Legal Services CTF.

Sep 4, 2010-005 - Plains TX CASI. Yoakum Co. Watermelon Cookoff The Yoakum Co. Watermelon Festival is in its 15th yr. There is live music, art, crafts contest, rides, games and great food. The cookoff is located in the city park under beautiful trees. There are electrical outlets and water available. We hope to see you there. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Teresa Bell 806-215-1680 email nannee_bell@yahoo.com

Sep 4, 2010-006 - Manchaca TX CASI. Giddy Ups. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. RV Parking no hookups, Bloody Mary contest at 10:30, Beans at noon. Music in the evening. Cookoff next day same location. Contact Nancy Peters 210-280-4732.

Sep 5, 2010-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Labor Day MDA CCO Day 1 of a 2 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Labor Day MDA CCO, Benefits: Jerry's Kids MDA Held in Water Valley Park. 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. There will be a Cake Auction, 50/50 Raffle. There will be a Pot Luck Supper on Sunday night. 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 5, 2010-002 - Kemah TX CASI. Day After Elks Lodge #2322 Chili Cookoff. Held at 623 Hanson Rd, off 146 take 2094 to Hanson Rd, turn left and quick right to Elks parking lot. Benefits Elks charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon, CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Al Austin 281-326-8050, 713-907- 0419 Sherry's cell. sherry@houstontravelzone.com.

Sep 5, 2010-003 - Arlington TX CASI. 33rd 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, grind only, turn-in 1 PM. 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.). Information contact David Manske (budda77@sbcglobal .net). Benefits Arlington Elk's charities.

Sep 5, 2010-004 - Manchaca TX CASI. Giddy Ups. Chili Cookoff previous day same location. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Nancy Peters 210-280- 4732.

Sep 6, 2010-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. CASI Scholarship CCO Day 2 of a 2 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Labor Day CCO, Benefits CASI Scholarship Program; Location: Water Valley Park 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 6, 2010-002 - Arlington TX CASI. 2nd Annual Arlington Doe's CCO Held at Arlington Elk's Lodge located at 601 W Pioneer Parkway Entry $18, grind only, noon turn- in. For info contact David Manske (budda77@sbcglobal.net). See cookoff previous day.

Sep 11, 2010-001 - Canton GA CASI. 2nd Annual Canton CCO. Held at Brown Park, Elizabeth St. across from City Hall. Elec. Available. Camping? See Below. Benefits area dog rescue groups. Car show, Corvettes, Classics, Rods, Bikes. Old time pickin and singin Blue grass music. Bring yours and set in. AND the first ever CCO (well at least in Canton) Karaoke Contest hosted by The Hooters Girls. One price cooks both CASI and open. Entry fee $20. CASI turn in 12:00; Open at 1:30. Judges are all Canton elected Officials so you know it will be honest and fair!! Both CCO and Karaoke! Lodging: Comfort Inn 138 Keith Drive. 770-345-1994 Dogs Welcome. Special Chili Cooks rate available. Sweetwater Campground, Allatoona Lake. $26 Water, $22 Interior PLUS 10 Pad "Group" site $240 per night. Camping Cooks get together?? Reservations required. 877-444-6777 www.recreation.gov General Info. 678-721-6700 Friday night Cooks dinner at Hooters 6:30 100 River Green Avenue. Please Help us and pre-register by Monday The 6th Entries will be taken up to and on the day of the CCO. For more information, to register, and pay if you like, please go to ww.cantonpawpark.com Steve Nelson 770-490-7728 or email cantonchili@gmail.net.

Sep 11, 2010-002 - Edgerton WI CASI. Chilimania Annual Chili Cookoff and Music Festival. Held at the intersection of Henry and Canal Streets, one block off the intersection of Hwys 59 and 51 in downtown Edgerton. Benefits various community improvement projects. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1:30 p.m. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Chilimania Inc. Contact Vicki Brown 608-884- 4307 or vickisueb@gmail.com.

Sep 11, 2010-003 - Clemmons NC CASI. NC Chili Championship. At 4061 Clemmons Rd, Tanglewood Park, just West of Winston-Salem. Entry fee $25 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits March of Dimes. Contact Judy Roderick 336-231-3764 email jroderick@marchofdimes.com.

Sep 11, 2010-004 - Greenville TX CASI. Hunt CO 4-H Annual Chili CCO. Held at Hunt County Fair Grounds 9800 Jack Finney Blvd. Benefits 4-H Campers and help the kids with expenses for competitions. Join us for the fun, music and raffle, rain or shine, covered arenas. CASI chili urn-in 2 PM, entry fee $20. Novice entry fee $20 and Youth entry fee $5, turn- in 1 PM, cooked on site. Jackpot beans 50% payback and prizes, turn in Noon, entry fee $10 adults and $5 for youth. RV parking available Info Diana Trotter at 93-456-4681 or Jackie Gross 903-883-4916. Make checks payable to Hunt 4-H VLA. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Sep 18, 2010-001 - Canton GA CASI. 2nd Annual Canton Paw Park CCO. Date changed to September 11th.

Sep 18, 2010-002 - El Paso TX CASI. 3rd Annual Mr. "C's" CCO Date changed to Ocober 9th.

Sep 18, 2010-003 - Flowery Branch GA CASI. 7th Annual Flowery Branch Chili Cook-off and Classic Car Show. Held on Main Street. The Cookoff location is just minutes away from beautiful Lake Lanier and all its amenities. We will be holding a CASI and Open Chili Competition, both adult and juinors can compete in the open. Fees: $20 for the CASI Competition, no charge for Open adult and juniors Competitions. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI turn-in 12:00 noon, Open turn-in 1 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 charlottecornett@att.net For more information please visit our web site www.flowerybranchga.org please make checks payable to: "The City of Flowery Branch", mail to: 5124 Railroad Ave Flowery Branch GA 30542, Attn: Charlotte Cornett. Trophies awarded for CASI winners, Cash prizes for Open Competition winners.

Sep 18, 2010-004 - Olive Branch MS CASI. Cook For The Cure Chili Competition Held in Olive Branch City Park 8267 Goodman Rd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Northwest Mississippi Scleroderma Support Group. nwmsclerodermasg@comcast. net. Contact Eileene Ault 662- 510-5083.

Sep 18, 2010-005 - Gonzales TX CASI. 4th Annual First Shot Cookoff Held at J B Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Friday night Jackpot Salsa and Margarita cookoff, turn-in 7PM CASI chili entry Saturday $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to First Shot Cookoff. IBCA Cookoff Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Jackpot Beans. Showmanship. Hookups available from city. Contact Sissy Mills SissyM@JDCOins.com, 830-857-6247 Shirley Breitschopf 830-857-442. See cookoff next day.

Sep 18, 2010-006 - El Paso TX CASI. Franklin Mountain CCO This CCO will be held at the RV parking area located within the park. Held at Tom May's Unit of Franklin Mountain Park located just off Transmountain Rd on the West side of Franklin Mountains. From 1-10 take the Transmountain Rd exit, travel 3 miles and the entrance gate will be on your left. From Hwy 54 in El Paso, take the Transmountain Rd exit and travel about 7 miles, over the summit, and the entrance will be on your right. Once in the park, proceed on the paved road until you see the RV Parking Sign. The CCO will be held here. Turn-in 1 p.m. Entry fee $18.00. Bd Barrick 575-38-5107 teamorgan@peoplepc.com. Make checks payable to Pod Of The Pass

Sep 18, 2010-007 - Hondo TX CASI. Medina County Fair. This is the Medina County Fairs 1st annual CASI & Local chili cook-off & hot sauce competition The Medina County Fair is wide open spaces next to the Hondo city park. There is a newly furbished restroom pavillion surrounded by large Oak trees. The afternoon is full of games, shopping, tractor pulling and headliner musicians. Roger Creager will be on main stage at 10:00 pm for all to enjoy. Be sure to bring canopies and full geared themes for judging. Showmanship begins at high noon. No hook-ups and no ground fires. Check in by 10:00 am Saturday morning. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2:30 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Happy Hinman 210-364-8577 happypeppr@aol.com

Sep 18, 2010-008 - Bruceville-Eddy TX CASI. Bruceville-Eddy EMS Tenth year cook-off, held off I-35 across from City Hall. Beans- #10.00 50/50 pay back turn in noon Chili #18.00. Chili Grind Only. Turn in 2 pm. RV parking elec. $10.00 per night. Pot luck supper meat furnished. Silent aution and raffle. Cook-off next day Mavis Nelson nelson8@hughes.net 254-715- 4075.

Sep 18, 2010-009 - Greenville TX CASI. Rally Round Greenville BBQ/CCO Just in time for those last minute TICC chili points is a new Chili Cook-Off! Join Rally Round Greenville, hosted by the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau, in downtown Greenville, Texas, taking over the corner parking lots of Lee Street and Wesley Street. Motor homes, campers, and trucks with trailers should enter the lot from the Jordan St. and Wesley St. side. A category including Non-CASI cookers is also available. For multitaskers, there is also a two day sanctioned Lone Star BBQ Society Cook-Off this weekend as well. Brisket, chicken and ribs, $65 entry fee, with 100% payback at the BBQ CO. Details on events and applications can be found at www.greenvillechamber.com. Preregistration is recommended for campers, and trailers (no fee for campers, no hook-ups available). Make checks payable to Greenville CVB. The events will be Pinto Beans Competition $5, Noon turn-in, Payback to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place beans. CASI Chili entry $20, 1:00pm turn-in. Chili grind only. Contact 903- 455-1510, Fax 903-455-1736 milton@greenvillechamber.com. This event benefits the charities of the Greenville Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Sep 18, 2010-010 - Palos Park IL CASI. Palos Park Cookoff. Held at 8901 W 123rd St on Village Green behind Recreation Center. Make checks payable to Village of Palos Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 12:15 PM. Contact Nicole Marxman nmarxman@palospark.org 708-671- 3760.

Sep 18, 2010-011 - Cicero IN CASI. Indiana State Chili Championship Red Bridge Park, 697 W. Jackson St on Morse Reservoir. Benefits Humane Society for Hamilton County. Entry fee $20 Turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Other categories include: Jr's, Anything Goes and Salsa. Auto qualifier for TICC. Make checks payable to the Humane Society for Hamilton County. For more information contact Brad Garland, 157 E. Columbine Lane, Westfield, IN 46074. C:317-657-5237 bradgarland@indy.rr.com or indiana.chili@yahoo.com. Or check out the website at www.indianastatechilichampionship. webs.com.

Sep 19, 2010-001 - Gonzales TX CASI. Sunday First Shot Cookoff. Held at J B Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Sissy Mills sissyM@JDCOins.com 830-857- 6247, Shirley Breitschopf 830-857- 4142.

Sep 19, 2010-002 - Bruceville-Eddy TX CASI. Bruceville-Eddy VFD Cook-off Tenth year VFD Chili Cook-off off I-35. Chili-$18.00 turn in 2 pm. Chili Grind Only See Sat Sept 18 for more information. Mavis Nelson nelson8@hughes.net 254-715- 4075.

Sep 25, 2010-001 - Columbus NM CASI. 18th Poncho Villa Last Chance CCO This is an NMCS Pod Cook off. Held at South End of Poncho Villa State Park. RV spaces with hook- ups are available in the park on a "first come, first served" basis, $14.00 per night. Lodging is available at Martha's Bed and Breakfast, 575-531-2467 and at Hacienda De Villa, 575-531-2711. For info on the park, call 575- 531-2711. Cook's pot luck Friday evening. Entry fee $20 Turn-in 2 PM. Contact Tom Chaney 915-449- 4064. t.chaney@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to New Mexico Chili Society.

Sep 25, 2010-002 - Fort Smith AR CASI. Elks Last Chance Chili Cook-off. To be held at the Fort Smith Elks 341, 5504 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, AR. More information to follow. Also may contact David Anderson at 479-652-2450, email david021964 @yahoo.com. Entry fee $20 turn- in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Elks National Foundation. Patti Watkins 479-459-6765 ratt13@cox.net.

Sep 25, 2010-003 - DeSoto KS CASI. DeSoto Rotary Club CCO. Held at Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm located just north of K-10 Hwy on Kill Creek Road. Sponsored by Oklahoma Joe's BBQ. CASI Entry fee $20.00 with a noon turn-in. Homestyle entry fee $20.00 with a 12:30 turn-in. Cook both events for $30.00. Benefits the DeSoto Rotary local community charities. Checks payable to Desoto Rotary Club. Contact: Larry Johnson 816-289- 1428. ljohnson@kc.rr.com Or Larry Velasquez 913-708-2118 larry.velasquez@forbo.com

Sep 25, 2010-004 - Hobbs NM CASI. United Way Chili Fest Held at Lea County Event Center, next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino, 5101 Lovington Hwy. Live Music; Auction, 50/50, Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping available. This is a 2 Day CCO. Day 1 benefits: United Way. CASI Chili Entry Fee $18; Turn In Time: 1:00 PM MST. CHILI GRIND ONLY. For info contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Mulkey 575-390-6675 or email katpaul2006@hotmail.com *New Mexico Health-Environmental Inspections Possible* To make RV Hookups Reservation call 575-391- 2900. Pot luck on Friday night with meat provided.

Sep 25, 2010-005 - Shreveport LA CASI. Taste of the ELKS. At Elks Lodge 122, 3 Blocks East of East Kings Hwy. on Preston Street. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2:30 PM. Make checks payable to Elks Lodge 122. Contact Larry Hullett 318-751-5855. Benefits Veterans Home.

Sep 25, 2010-006 - Mineral Wells TX CASI. Sons of the American Legion BBQ and Chili Cookoff. American Legion Post 75, 75 American Legion DR, Mineral Wells, TX 76067. From the intersection of Hwy 180 (Hubbard ST.) and Hwy 281 (Oak Ave.) travel west on 180 to the west city park turn right on American Legion DR. Charities of the Sons of the American Legion Entry Fee $20.00. Turn in Time 2:00 PM. Other Categories include Jackpot Pinto Beans $10. 100% pay back, Pork Spare Ribs, Beef Brisket, « Jointed Chicken $75.00 for one or all BBQ categories, 80% pay back. Other turn in times include Jackpot beans 11:00 AM, Chicken 12:00 PM, Ribs 1:00 PM, and All Chili and Brisket at 2:00 PM. Contact: Roger Hensley 616 NW 19th St., Mineral Wells, TX 76067. 817-357- 2574. Leave message.

Sep 25, 2010-007 - Indian Land SC CASI. South Carolina State Championship. Held at Indian Land Middle School 8361 Charlotte Hwy (US 521) Entry fee $20 CASI, $10 Freestyle. Turn in Noon. Benefits Lancaster Literacy Cooperative. Make checks payable to Indian Land Rotary Club This is an automatic qualifier for TICC. Contact Michael Costa 9945 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill SC 29707 803-802-8601.

Sep 25, 2010-008 - Royce City TX CASI. Royce City Boy Scouts Of America. The Royce City Boy Scouts Of America is putting on their first CASI CCO.The event will be held in downtown Royce City in the city hall parking lot. The event will have Beans at a cost of $5 and turn in at noon. The payout will be to 1st, 2nd, 3rd with a % 50-30-20 value. Chili will be $20 with turn in at 1 PM. Chili grind only. The charity will be for the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 312 of Royce City Make checks out to Boy Scout Troop 312. Contact Linda Kinkaid at lk3313@sbcglobal.net 214-789- 4502 cell 972-636-3313 home. Directions are as follows: I-30 East to the first Royce City exit at 548, turn left under I-30 and go across the RR crossing to Main Street, turn right at the stop sign and go to Arch Street: Address: 305 N.Arch Street, RoyseCity, TX 75189 There will be space for campers but no hookups. Cooks can also cook from their cars and trucks. Judging and restrooms will be inside the City Hall bldg. Entertainment - local bands and singers.

Sep 25, 2010-009 - San Angelo TX CASI. Last Chance CCO. Tom Green County 4H Last Chance CCO 10 W. Harris. For Chili $20.00 Entry Fee. Dry Pinto Beans $10.00. Bean Turn In 1:00 Chili Turn In 2:00. Lots of things planned for this event. 50/50 Drawing. Auctions. Cake and Pie Auction. Games. Music. Come join us for a large time. All proceeds benefit Tom Green Co. 4H. Contact FMI: Fred Lazarus 325 763-9608 OR Sammie Plant 325 656-8299 Email sanangeloplant1@msn.com

Sep 26, 2010-001 - Hobbs NM CASI. Eagle"s Kid's Christmas. This is a 2 Day CCO See Saturday for more details. Held at Lea County Event Center,next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino, 5101 Lovington Hwy. Benefits Eagles Kids Christmas. There will be a 50/50 pot, a Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping Available. Chili Grind Only. CASI Chili Entry Fee: $18; Turn In Time: 12 MST. For information contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Mulkey 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health-Environmental Inspections Possible* To make RV Hookup Reservation call 575 391 2900. katpaul2006@hotmail.com.

Sep 30, 2010-001 - Garland TX CASI. Garland Elks 2009 Last Chance CCO Held at Garland Duck Creek Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek. Last chance cookoff for those of you that still want to go to Terlingua. No frills. GRIND ONLY. Just cook , turn-in and hope you are one of the lucky 10 to get points. Chili entry $20 with 8 PM turn in. Such a bargain at such a low price. Make check payable to Garland Elks Lodge #1984. CCO is for their children's charities. Info contact Dave Hewlett 214-695-3806 or davehewlett@msn.com. Cook inside if the weather says to.