October 2010
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OKLAHOMA STATE CHILI COOKOFF
JUDGING CHILI – Dipping their spoons in the ICS red competition chili entries are chili judges, from right, Bil Baird from Claremore, Rick Brinkley, Randal Bobbit, and Miss Owasso Yvonne Talent, all of Owasso SERVING IT UP – Filling up tasting kit cups at the Three Hot Mama’s chili booth was Judie Ellis of Wichita, KS. CHOPPING CHILIES – Bruce Brown from Wichita, KS. chops up some...
Oct 28th
RIVER RESORTS REGIONAL - NOVEMBER 20, 2010
The 2010-2011 chili year is in full swing in Southern California with a new District-turned-Regional Cookoff in Hesperia on October 9th followed by a really great Happy Trails Regional Cookoff on October 23rd in Apple Valley.  There are a couple more cookoffs in Southern California on October 30th and November 6th.  But the one we’re most looking forward to is River Resorts Regional on November...
Oct 27th
HAPPY TRAILS CHILI COOKOFF
2010 HAPPY TRAILS CHILI COOK OFF WINNER’S LIST RED CHILI 1st Place                Bob Dyer – Gearjammer’s Chili 2nd Place               Barry Steinberg – R.I.P. 3rd Place               Eileen Beaty – Moose Tracks Chili CHILI VERDE 1st Place                Marian Donato - Horsepower Chili 2nd Place               Ailene Macklin – Firefrog Chili 3rd Place               Eileen Beaty – Moose...
Oct 26th
BEATTY CHILI COOKOFF - OCTOBER 30, 2010
So far we have approximately 18 or 19 Red Chili cooks for our cook-off. If there is anybody out there that has not sent an application to cook via the ICS web site, please do so ASAP. We certainly want to keep this a Regional this year and next year. Also remember we have a PC chili requirement of 1 gallon per Traditional Red and Chili Verde contestant. We will give a $5 per gallon of chili credit...
Oct 25th
ICS 2010 SURVEY
The 2010 World’s Championship Chili Cookoff was one of the best!  We’re proud of the fact that three Manchester charities benefitted from the proceeds of the cookoff, ie, New Horizons, Families in Transition and the YMCA of Greater Manchester.  The ICS receives NO funds from the event. By completing the ICS survey, you’ll be helping us continue our success in targeting sponsors...
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Oct 19th
CHILLINOIS AND CENTRAL STATE REGIONALS
Chillinois Regional  Oct. 16, 2010 Chilli, Salsa, Chilli Verde Cookoff Winners Announced Saturday (Taylorville, IL.)—Winners were named on Saturday, during day # 1 of 2 days of salsa, chili verde, and chili judging, at the 25th annual Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Chillifest on the Taylorville square. In the showmanship competition, Aly Atchison won $100 and a plaque. In the salsa...
Oct 19th
NEW RULE CHANGES AND ENFORCEMENTS
The following rules will be effective for the 2010-2011 cooking season, the 2011 World’s Championship Chili Cookoff and until further notice. NEW FOR 2010-2011:  IF A DISTRICT COOKOFF HAS 20 OR MORE COOKS, THE WINNER WILL ADVANCE TO THE 2011 WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE COOKOFF WILL BE DESIGNATED A REGIONAL COOKOFF IN 2011-2012.  IF YOUR 2010-2011 DISTRICT COOKOFF HAS 19 OR LESS COOKS, YOUR WINNER...
Oct 16th
HAPPY TRAILS CHILI COOKOFF - OCTOBER 23, 2010
HAPPY TRAILS CHILI COOKOFF in APPLE VALLEY CA OCT. 23, 2010 at LENNY BREWSTER SPORTS CENTER *NEW Name, NEW Location SAME Great Event Presented by Rotary Club of Apple Valley and Valley Hi Toyota. This cookoff was formerly known as “Wannatouchama”.  It is being held at its new location less than 2 miles from the old one.  The new location is Lenny Brewster Sports Center, 21024 Otoe Rd.,...
Oct 15th
WatchWatch
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF THE WCCC 2010 (courtesy of Joe Lahr)
Oct 15th
CHILI FOR THE TROOPS VI
Chili Cooks! Chili for the Troops VI is on! Word from Soldiers Angels POC ( point of contact) Greta Perry is that the reigning chili champ from CFOT V challenged all troops in his area. They just returned stateside from Kuwait & are now stationed in ND. We send trophies, old cook off t shirts and aprons ,canned items and the spices to make a batch of People’s Choice chili. Everything...
Oct 15th
BOULDER CREEK RANCH CHILI COOKOFF
The first Southern California cookoff of the 2011 Chili Year was a great success.  It was also the first cookoff for the Boulder Creek Ranch.  It was a Chamber-of-Commerce day in the high desert community of Hesperia, where the 105-acre event center is located.  Boulder Creek Ranch is a work in progress.  Already in place are lakes and pavilions and lush grassy areas, such as the one where the...
Oct 14th
Oct 13th
ADAMS FAST TRACK CHILI COOKOFF - NOVEMBER 6, 2010
This should be a great cookoff!  We may try to organize a cooks’ competition race!  You can drive in and leave your vehicle at your booth.  The track is located at the 60 Frwy & Market St. – 5292 24th St., Riverside, CA 92509 Here is the prize money: RED 1st - $500 2nd - $300 3rd - $200 VERDE – 100% payback 1st - 50% 2nd – 30% 3rd – 20% SALSA – 1st - $100 PEOPLE’S CHOICE – 1st -...
Oct 13th
GREAT LAKES REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF
The 15th Annual Great Lakes Regional Chili Cook-off and Motorcycle Show was held on Sunday, October 10h in downtown Plymouth, MI  the biggest & best Chili event of the year!!!!  With more than 15,000 chili and bike fans in town, 87 different chili’s along with 17 restaurants serving up their best chili the town was hopping…Over 40,000 Chili Samples were consumed!!  A GREAT CHILI...
Oct 12th
HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL
It was the perfect Fall day. Cool (not cold) temps in the morning, warming up with a cloudless sky to the low 70’s, the trees turning beautiful colors and the rumble of the Harleys coming down the road….They come in droves to the Hudson Valley Regional Chili Cookoff sponsored by Woodstock Harley-Davidson. They have various events throughout the year to raise money for a variety of local charities....
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BOULDER CREEK RANCH CHILI COOKOFF - OCTOBER 9,...
WHEN: SATURDAY OCTOBER 9, 2010 WHERE: BOULDER CREEK RANCH, HESPERIA, CA For those of you not fortune enough to attend the World’s Championship Chili Cookoff® (me included) NOW is the time to sign up for the fast approaching and great cook off coming up next week. Either go to the ICS website or contact the Chairperson Shelley Hasty at 760-403-4347 or go on their website at...
Oct 7th
PICTURES FROM THE 2010 WCCC →
CLICK ON THE TITLE TO VIEW THE PICTURES - COURTESY OF MICHAEL FREEDMAN
Oct 5th
WCCC RESULTS - SUNDAY OCTOBER 3, 2010
WINNERS OF RED CHILI: 5th place - Christine Johnson, Harrisburg, PA 4th place - Diane Lentz, Nicholasville, KY 3rd place - Maureen Barrett, Willow Springs, IL 2nd place - Dick Swenberger, Mesa, AZ 1st place - Tom Hoover, Columbus, OH FINALS TABLE RED COOKS (in no particular order) Maureen Barrett                       Tom Calvert Susie Decker                           Scott...
Oct 3rd
WCCC RESULTS - SATURDAY OCTOBER 2, 2010
VERDE WINNER - MIKE FORD Winners of Best Booth: 3rd place - Domino Ireland 2nd place - Angie Adams 1st place - Chris Everhart Winners of Showmanship: 3rd place - Domino Ireland 2nd place - Angie Adams 1st place - Chris Everhart Winners of People’s Choice: 3rd place - Robert Burmeister 2nd place - LeeRoy Watson 1st place - Chris Everhart     SALSA WINNERS: 3rd place -...
Oct 3rd
WCCC RESULTS - FRIDAY OCTOBER 1, 2010
Winners of Best Booth: 3rd place - Gail Donovan 2nd place - Susie Decker 1st place - George Phelps Winners of Showmanship: 3rd place - Bobby Santos 2nd place - George Phelps 1st place - Kierstead Grondin Winners of People’s Choice: 3rd place - Nicole Barreira 2nd place - Paul Casavant 1st place - Kierstead Grondin 2010 LAST CHANCE WINNERS ADVANCING TO SUNDAY (and in no...
Oct 2nd