April 2011
30 posts
IDAHO STATE CHILI COOKOFF - JULY 16, 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The contact person for this cookoff has been changed to the following Dana Miller danamiller@cableone.net If you have previously tried to sign up online for this cookoff please try again.  The emails sent to Jonelle were not received so please use the above email and resend your applications.  Thanks!
Apr 29th
NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL CHILI COOKOFF MEDIA COVERAGE
CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING LINK TO SEE THE MEDIA COVERAGE FOR THIS COOKOFF! http://www.remindernews.com/article/2011/04/26/cooking-chili-is-a-family-affair-at-upcoming-somers-event#comment-39
Apr 28th
Apr 27th
Apr 26th
Bakersfield Regional Chili Cookoff - April 30,...
Only 1 week away - check out the increased monies in Verde!! Right now, if everyone that signed up, shows up, it looks like we are going to keep this as Regional for next year:) We have 7 Verdes & Salsas as of now but could always use more.  If you’re planning on doing any of these & haven’t registered on line - PLEASE go do it NOW. Bakersfieldd Optimist Clubs &...
Apr 26th
Apr 25th
The River City Regional Chili Cookoff ~ Saturday,...
The Old Town Elk Grove River City Regional Chili Cookoff is slated for Saturday, May 21, 2011.  If you have not already sent in your application, to cook or RSVP to judge, please do so as soon as possible.  By signing up on the ICS website, you will be automatically entered to win our drawing.  You could win a portion of our $250 prize pot.  We need your help in keeping this a regional.  As of now...
Apr 22nd
Apr 22nd
PUEBLO, CO BACK to BACKS - MAY 21-22, 2011
Saturday, May 21st - Wild Wild West Festival Regional Sunday, May 22nd - Southern Colorado Regional Only a month way, these two Regional cookoffs in downtown Pueblo, Colorado  promise to be only a part of a very fun filled weekend.  The cookoffs are a favorite event of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), based there in Pueblo, and the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce main event called the Wild...
Apr 22nd
ACREAGE BACK-TO-BACKS - APRIL 16 & 17
Two Outstanding Cookoffs! ACREAGE REGIONAL – SATURDAY APRIL 16 First the excellent news: twenty (20) Red cooks, plus Qualifiers in all three; therefore, an assured Regional for next year! More good news: six (6) new ICS Members (and not all did Red); Vickie will soon receive the forms and money from my bride Marshall…which you can read to mean that it will be done in a timely fashion, as compared...
Apr 22nd
Bakersfield Regional Chili Cookoff - April 30,...
Right now it looks like we only need 2 more Red cooks to keep this a Regional for next year. We also need 2  for Verde & 4 for Salsa to make the 7.  If you’re planning on doing these & haven’t register on line - PLEASE go  do it NOW:) THANKS Bakersfield Optimist Clubs Porterville Optimist Club Presents The 4th Annual  ICS Regional Cook Off on April 30, 2011 at The Bakersfield...
Apr 21st
Apr 20th
ROUTE 66 REGIONAL/ARIZONA STATE - JUNE 11-12, 2011
Just a reminder, if you are going to be cooking at the Route 66 Regional or Arizona State Chili Cookoffs, being that they are in Coconino County, our health officials require 1 person in each booth to have a valid food handlers certificate.  If you have one from your area and bring it, they will honor it.  If you need one, you can get one online at http://www.az-hospitality,org/food/  .  The cost...
Apr 20th
Apr 19th
UAW REGION 1 VETERANS CHILI COOKOFF - MAY 21, 2011
Chili Cooks, Mark your calendars for a chance to go to the world finals! May 21ST at 1 City Square, Warren, Michigan  Van Dyke North of 12 mile. to S Kennedy Cir.   Categories are: Red $35.00 Verde $20.00 Salsa $10.00  Renegade $20.00 To keep this cook-off a Regional cook-off and offer the winner a place in the World Championship we MUST HAVE 20 Red cooks. I hope you can compete to help the...
Apr 18th
THE NEW YORK CITY CHILI COOKOFF
Last yea, this cookoff was the first of its kind in New York City - the first one in Staten Island, the first one at Historic Richmond Town and lots of first time cooks. This was the second year for the New York City Chili Cookoff and they came back with true heat - Chili Heat. Designated a District cookoff, very quickly the number of red cooks rose to elevate this cookoff to Regional status. In...
Apr 18th
Apr 13th
ROUTE 66 REGIONAL AND ARIZONA STATE - JUNE 11-12,...
The Flagstaff Chili Festival is just 2 months away.  Both the 28th Annual Route 66 Regional and the 40th Annual Arizona State Championship will be held on the weekend of June 11-12 at Thorpe Park in Flagstaff.  Like everyone else, we are asking for Red chili cooks on Saturday to maintain our regional status.  Beyond that, we are doing fine on greens and salsas.    We have procured a room rate at...
Apr 13th
RED BLUFF REGIONAL
The day was great, mild and sunny with a slight breeze and of course a bit of chili in the air. A great big thank you to all that helped in the judging area, Dione and Skip Cooley, Denny Dunckhorst, Bonny, Fred and Pat Regan, Fritz Rubins and Margo Kundson, the Chief Scorekeeper. Thanks, you guys you did a great job! The Winners First place winners are qualified for the 2011 World Cook-off Salsa -...
Apr 12th
Ropin' Peppers for Military Kids Regional/Cowboys...
The first annual Littleton, Colorado back to back cookoffs that started off as Districts, made it to Regional status both days.  Cooks came from Texas, Wyoming, and of course, Colorado.  The weather Saturday started off cold, then hot and sunny, and then the winds kicked in, making it a real challenge to stir and hold onto the tent at the same time.  Sunday, with the threat of rain, and then snow...
Apr 12th
MAIN STREET HEAT CHILI COOKOFF - MARYLAND
What a beautiful day at Mt Airy MD on Saturday. Ok, it was cloudy, in the low 50’s and damp, but the cooks were ready to cook their best pot and the spectators came by the thousands. They had about 30 chilis to taste and lots of vendors to visit. This cookoff was back in Downtown Mt Airy after several years and the crowds loved it. Main Street was closed all day and there was plenty of heat. Ellie...
Apr 11th
NEW ENGLAND REGIONAIL COOKOFF - MAY 7, 2011
Chili Cooks, We are twenty five days from the biggest ICS sanctioned Chili Cook Off in New England, The New England Regional Chili Cook Off. This is really a cooks cook off! We have a few past ICS champs cooking as well as a lot of YOUR friends! Even if you “think” you’d like to cook at the NERCC, please sign up here: http://www.chilicookoff.com/event/Event_Contestant.asp?EventID=2754 We’ll be...
Apr 11th
BAKERSFIELD OPTIMIST CHILI COOKOFF - APRIL 30,...
Only 20 Days to go. Right now (if everyone who said they are coming does) we will have 20 Reds - still need about 3 Verdes & Salsas.  So PLEASE go the to website & sign-up - We’d love to have an accurate count ASAP  Bakersfield Optimist Clubs  Porterville Optimist Club Presents The 4th Annual  ICS Regional Cook Off  on April 30, 2011   at  The Bakersfield Dome  2201 “V”...
Apr 11th
TENNESSEE STATE CHILI COOKOFF - JULY 23, 2011
Hello Chili Heads We are busy here in Shelbyville gearing up for our 4th Annual ICS Chili Cook-Off to be held July 23rd, 2011.  We are looking forward to the return of our past contestants and having fun again this year. Don’t delay in getting registered - THE FIRST 10 CONTESTANTS TO SIGN UP will be entered into a SPECIAL DRAWING. Judges are being chosen – boy it is hard to top last year’s...
Apr 11th
BAKERSFIELD OPTIMIST CHILI COOKOFF - APRIL 30,...
We’re getting REAL close to keeping this a Regional - Please if you are planning on coming to this Cookoff go to the Website & send in your application so we can get a count Bakersfelid Optimist Clubs Porterville 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 held in a private park...
Apr 5th
Apr 4th
BAKERSFIELD OPTIMIST CHILI COOKOFF - APRIL 30,...
Only 26 Days to go - Let’s keep this a REGIONAL Bakersfelid Optimist Clubs Porterville 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 held in a private park behind the Dome Looking for Red Cooks to keep this a Regional. Please sign-up on line ASAP.  We’d like to get a...
Apr 4th
Apr 4th
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHILI COOKOFF - APRIL 16,...
Upstate Chili Cookoff     Dear Chili Head, The Upstate Chili Cook-off, the only chili cook-off in South Carolina sanctioned by the International Chili Society, is only a couple of weeks away!! It will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011, on Main Street in beautiful downtown Belton, SC.  The winner of this event advances to the Worlds Championship. This is our first year including the Chili Verde and...
Apr 2nd
NOA & ICS: A Spicy Tale
Although the love affair between onions and chili goes way back, the stars of the two worlds were, until very recently, strangers. Sure they had met in passing and exchanged longing glances … perhaps  even a flirty wink or two, but nothing formal. That is, until now. As a casual observer in this spicy sweet tale, I promise to remain objective and report the facts as I see them.. By now you  may be...
Apr 1st