February 2011
18 posts
Arizona Copperstate Regional and Arizona Valley of...
Back 2 Back Cookoffs Ahwatukee Arizona We NEED Chili Cooks,   currently less than 12 Cooks signed up for any catagory,    we don’t want to lose our Regional Status.    That is six(6) chances to get QUALIFIED for the ICS World’s Championships.   If you can come,  please come and bring a Chili Cooking friend.   Sign up today on the ICS Web site A.S.A.P.   Canopies and Tables are available, ...
Feb 24th
Feb 23rd
THE NEW YORK CITY CHILI COOKOFF - APRIL 16, 2011
Entry Fees Traditional Chili (Red Chili) // ICS Members Only $35 entry fee Chili Verde (Green Chili) // ICS Members Only $20 entry fee   Salsa // ICS Members Only $10 entry fee People’s Choice Chili // All Cooks Eligible $30 entry fee* *The entry fee for the People’s Choice Chili will be waived for all ICS Members. Please provide a minimum of 2 gallons of chili. Prize Categories Traditional...
Feb 23rd
Feb 22nd
CALIFORNIA STATE CHILI COOKOFF - MAY 7, 2011
 38th annual California State Chili and 7th annual Inland Empire Menudo Champonships May 7, 2011 CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE - http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_17428817
Feb 22nd
JOE DEFRATES MEMORIAL ICS REGIONAL
The American Center in Springfield, IL. was again the setting for the Joe DeFrates Memorial Regional produce by the Springfield Ansar Shrine and the Springfield Scottish Rite. These two combine there efforts to put on a great tribute to one of Springfield finest gentleman, Mr. Chilli Man Chili himself, Joe DeFrates, and to raise monies for two very worthy charities. Shriners Children’s...
Feb 22nd
MORRO BAY BEERFEST & CHILI COOKOFF - MARCH 12,...
Morro Bay Chili Cookoff & Beer Feast - ONLY 3 WEEKS AWAY!!! March 12, 2011 1001 Kennedy Way Morro Bay, Ca. This is the 1st Cookoff of the New Year 2011 - Let’s make it a GREAT one, the people really come out for this one. Red -  $25.00 - Plus 1 Gallon People Choice Verde - $25.00  Salsa - $15.00 Prizes Red  -  $500.00 1st Place             $250.00 2nd...
Feb 22nd
Feb 18th
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHILI COOKOFF - APRIL 16,...
News from the Upstate Chili Cook Off Upstate Chili Cookoff     Dear Chili Head! We’re gearing up for our 2nd Annual Upstate Chili Cook-off in Belton, SC.  On April 16, Belton will host the International Chili Society (ICS), South Carolina Chili Cook-off Championship.  The winner of this event is guaranteed an entry into the World Chili Cook-off Championship.  The 2010 Upstate Chili...
Feb 15th
FIVE ALARM MOUNTAIN MADNESS - JUNE 11, 2011
Nemacolin’s 2nd Five Alarm Mountain Madness is an ICS - International Chili Society sanctioned cook-off. Participants can compete in three categories: Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa. Over $5,000 in cash prizes with a $2,000 prize to the 1st place Red Chili! Check out the new website - http://www.nemacolin.com/chili-cookoff
Feb 15th
CHILI RECIPE CONTEST
Hi ICS members! I wanted to let you know that this week BetterRecipes.com (part of the Better Homes and Gardens network) is hosting a Chili Recipe Contest.  We would love for some of you to enter your best dishes!  The weekly prize is $250 with a Grand Prize of $5000!  You can find all the official rules and details on our...
Feb 12th
DESERT RAT REGIONAL - MARCH 26, 2011
 It is approaching that time of year again when spring is getting ready to manifest itself in all its glory.  The American Legion will once again be hosting the Desert Rat Regional Chili Cookoff in beautiful California City on 3/26/2011.  You will have the honor of being in the presence of Him in Charge, Dirty Ole Phil (a very interesting and dynamic personality bubbling over with enthusiasm and...
Feb 12th
BAKERSFIELD OPTIMIST CHILI COOKOFF - APRIL 30,...
Bakersfelid Optimist Club -  Poterville Optimist Club Presents The 4th Annual ICS Regional Cook Off on April 30, 2011 at The Bakersfield Dome 2201 “V” Street Bakersfield, Ca 93301 This is held in a private park behind the Dome Entry fees Red $35.00 + 1 gal. Peoples Choice Verde & Salsa are both $10.00 each Prizes Red - 1st - $300.00 2nd - $150.00 3rd -...
Feb 9th
Riding the Rails to the Route 66 Regional and...
Hey all you SoCal Chili Cooks!  Thinking about coming up to heaven on earth, God’s country itself, Northern Arizona for the Back to Backs in June, but don’t want to drive?  Thought about taking the train?  Amtrack leaves LA around 6 pm on Friday night, goes thru Riverside and San Bernadino, up thru Victorville and brings you into Flagstaff at about 6:30 am, about 7 blocks from the...
Feb 8th
Margo Knudson - Heartfelt Thank You
Dear Chili Family           I want to send my heartfelt gratitude and sincere thanks to all of you.  I’m overwhelmed and so touched by the sympathy and love you have expressed for JR.  He would have been embarrassed and at “ a loss for words!” but deep down he would have been thrilled and so proud.                                                                  My love to you...
Feb 8th
CINCO de MARZO - A CHILLY CHILI STROLL - MARCH 5,...
Cinco de Marzo – A Chilly Chili Stroll  March 5, 2011 Decades Restaurant Parking Lot North Conway, NH Mary Alice and I had a great meeting last Friday with the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, the organization that is putting on this event.  They are really excited about adding an ICS-sanctioned cookoff to their already popular people’s choice cookoff (this is their 8th year).  The...
Feb 3rd
ICS website is back online!
Service has been restored to chilicookoff.com, thanks for your patience during the downtime.
Feb 3rd
ICS Website Outage
  The ICS website is down due to rolling blackouts in the Dallas/Fort Worth area because of extreme weather conditions. You can reach the blog at:http://chilicookoff.tumblr.com/ (normally called blog.chilicookoff.com) it is hosted outside of the affected area. Additional updates will be posted as they are available. Stay warm.
Feb 2nd