CUTLINE: Veteran International Chili Society competitors ChiliJohn Fenrich and his wife, Kay, will be on hand to help make the first Rainbow House “Feel the Heat” Chili, Bean and Salsa cook-off a spicy success on March 10th at Lucy Park. In addition to ICS chili cooks who have competed in the World Championships; local teams will be competing for chili, bean and salsa awards. Tasting Kits will be sold to raise funds for Rainbow House, which provides emergency resources to the abused, neglected and at-risk children of Wichita, Archer and Clay counties.
PRESS RELEASE 01/24/2012
FROM: RAINBOW HOUSE
SUBJECT: SANCTIONED CHILI COOK-OFF FUNDRAISER
CONTACT: TERRI JACKSON PHONE: 940-322-7803, CELL: 940-733-6632
EMAIL: rainbowhousewf@yahoo.com
WORLD’S BEST CHILI COOKS HEADING TO WICHITA FALLS!
Chili lovers of all ages will be in for a treat in March as the first International Chili Society sanctioned chili cook-off comes to Wichita Falls bringing some of the best chili cooks in the U.S. as well as local chili aficionados who will be competing for awards in the People’s Choice categories.
The “Feel the Heat!” chili, bean and salsa cook-off to benefit Rainbow House of Wichita Falls will be held Saturday, March 10th at Lucy Park. In addition to being able to taste some of the best chili, beans and salsa in the world, those attending can enjoy live entertainment, kid’s activities, vendor booths and various refreshments.
Rainbow House is a 3000 square foot store-like facility that provides emergency resources to abused, neglected or at-risk children to help prevent them being removed from their homes or to ease their transition to a safer place.
Admission to “Feel the Heat” is free. Funds will be raised through the sale of tasting kits for the chili, salsa and beans.
The International Chili Society World Championship Chili Cook “ChiliJohn” Fenrich and his wife, Kay, are helping to organize the first officially sanctioned chili cook-off in Wichita Falls.
“I am really excited about bringing world-class chili cooks to Wichita Falls to let folks in the city compare their favorite family recipes with what the cooks who compete at the world level serve up,” said ChiliJohn.
The “Feel the Heat” event will feature the International Chili Society competition which will be judged by a panel of veteran ICS judges and local celebrity judges. ChiliJohn will serve as Chief Judge and promises that all of the rules of the International Chili Society will be followed. Kay Fenrich, who has been competing in ICS cook-offs for more than 25 years, will be the Chief Scorekeeper.
“We know that with John and Kay involved with this cook-off it will produce winners who will be legitimate competitors at the world level,” said Carol Hancock, CEO and President of the International Chili Society. “We are so pleased that Wichita Falls and the Rainbow House have joined the ICS family of chili cooks.”
Tasting Kits will be sold for $10 for unlimited samples, $5 for a small cup for children 13 and up and $2 for children 6 to 12 with children under the age of 6 for free.
Rainbow House is currently seeking volunteers to help with “Feel the Heat”. The volunteers can do many things including: serving refreshments, making up and selling tasting kits, working an information booth, working at a first aid station, vendor check in, venue set up (tents, tables, chairs, stage, etc.), cooks helpers-helping cooks unload and get to their tables, registering judges and cooks, tear down and clean up.
For Entry Forms, Vendor Forms, and more information or to volunteer please call Terri Jackson at 940-322-7803, 940-733-6632 or email at rainbowhousewf@yahoo.com.
