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 celebrities, but I will do my best to make it a fun, competitive time. The good news is we will have Jeff & Julie Nestor back with us to work with me on the Judging. Yes, I will be HEAD JUDGE this year.
I have closed W.R.L. Market & Deli which means I will be able to be out on the Cooking Scene, working with the judges and enjoying the day with all of you. Shelbyville Sweet Shoppe has moved into my space and they are working with us because we are having a CHILI, CHOCOLATE & CHICKEN EXTRAVAGANZA that day. So, if you want to cook any chicken on that day, let me know, as Tyson is supplying the chicken for us.
An incentive to increase the team numbers we are offering a full refund of your entry fee (excluding the $50 ICS Fee) if you, as a returning team, bring a new team into our Tennessee State competition. That’s right, you will have $30 CASH waiting for you when you and the other team show up to cook. Just to say “We are glad to have you back in good old Shelbyville”
Also, we have added A NEW CATEGORY this year and will be recognizing those who work hard to make their booth look SOOO GOOD.
Best overall Chili Décor/Team Name will win a prize.
BTW, Our current reigning Tennessee State Champion, Don Cullum of Texas, has kept in touch and has informed me he has proposed to Karen (Reigning Arizona State Champion). Thought maybe we would have a Wedding on the Square, but he says the date is 9 -10 -11.
We extend hearty “congratulations” to both of them. (They both got a “winner” with that relationship.)
Some asked for Tables and Chairs to be available to make traveling easier. We have checked on renting some, but they must be reserved at the time of your reservation and no later than July 10th.
6’ tables are $10 each
8’ tables are $12 each
Chairs are $2 each.
We hope this will make it easier for some of you that are traveling a long distance.
Hotel deals are being discussed and the following have been verified for this year. Please tell them you are a ICS Chili Team when you call. All prices are PLUS Tax.
Cinnamon Ridge Bed & Breakfast (931) 685-9200 Pat Around $75 per night includes breakfast
Lane Street Inn (931) 684-6226 Emily Ranges from $95 - $135 per night with continental breakfast. There is an option to RENT THE MANSION for $750 3 days/2 nights so it some of you are looking to stay at the same place together this is a great idea and $$$$$ saver.
Gordonview Bed & Biscuit (931) 684-2275 Lorrie Accepts animals with room (Sampson stayed there last year)
Americas Best Value Inn (has a pool) (931) 684-6050 $59.95 per night Also ask for Senior Disc. to save 10% more
Country Hearth Inn (Next to Legend’s Restaurant) (931) 680-1030 Queen $75 King $105 (has hot tub) Contact - Polly she is there after 4 PM
Walking Horse Hotel (931) 389-7050 (Wartrace - 12 minutes from Square) $100 per night
Best Western – Celebration Inn (931) 684-2378 Would not give me a flat rate– it varies with availability (It will probably be over $100 soon) Currently it is $100+ So call ASAP if you want to stay there.
If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am really looking forward to being with everyone this year since I was busy with the store and everything else last year. This year we have three events but, we also have three great chairpersons, so I am only wearing one hat this year. Hope to see you soon,
Cindy Stephenson
