TUESDAY - October 10, 2006

Back to Back Regional's Illinois

Sat. 10/14

Chillinois Regional

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Sun. 10/15

Central States Regional

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If you did not get enough chili fix this past weekend at the Greatest ever 40th WCCC, then you can keep it going this weekend in Taylorville, IL. for two great cookoffs at the 21st Annual Chillifest "On the Square" in downtown Taylorville.

We will be doing Chilli and Salsa.

Winners of each contest qualify for the 2007 WCCC. We will be paying $500 to the Red Chilli winner each day.

We will be cooking on asphalt in front of the County Court House. It is recommended you bring your own table and covering.

This is a weekend family festival featuring Chilli, Cars, Crafts, Entertainment, Kids rides, as well as a stage for Children's events and contests and another stage for Entertainment.

Set up for Sat. is 8:30 am with turn in Red at 3:00 pm.

Set up for Sunday is 8:30 am with turn in Red at 2:00 pm.

You will be able to leave your set up over night as there is 24 hour security.

Check out www.chilicookoff.com or www.chillifest.info

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You may call Bob Hall (217) 824 8343 or Tom Calvert (217) 824 5636 for more info

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HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT !

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State of Oklahoma Championship Chili Cookoff - Next Weekend

ICS STATE OF OKLAHOMA CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI COOK-OFF

OCTOBER 14, 2006

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For the second straight year, the International Chili Society has given Eufaula, Oklahoma, the distinction of hosting the State of Oklahoma Championship Chili Cook-off. The winner of this cook-off will be eligible to compete at the World Competition in 2007.

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This event is sponsored by the Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce, The Eufaula Round-up Club, Creek Nation Casino - Eufaula, and Crystal Arts Academy of Dance and will be held on Saturday, October 14, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at the McIntosh County Fairgrounds.

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Other events in conjunction with the cook-off are:

· Salsa Competition

· Wine Garden & Tasting by The Grape Ranch Winery from Okemah and Sailing Horse Vineyard & Winery from Eufaula

· 1^st Annual Open Car Show & Shine

· Barrel Racing for Breast Cancer (4D Added Money)Sponsored by the Eufaula Round-up Club - $25.00 Entry Fee

· Food Vendors

· Arts & Crafts Vendors

· Children’s Activities

· Miss Chili Pepper/Mr. Hot Sauce Contest

· Shoot ‘n Holler Competition

· Live Music & Entertainment provided by John Fullbright who has been performing at The Grape Ranch in Okemah and by the local band Invisible Joe. Invisible Joe performs almost non-stop around the area.

· Chili Tasting

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Red Chili Cook-off Prizes are as follows:

$350 - 1^st Place + $500.00 from SED Gaming/Creek Nation Casino

$250 - 2^nd Place

$150 - 3^rd Place

$50 - Best Decorated Booth

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Plaque - People’s Choice Chili

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Salsa Competition Prizes are as follows:

$75.00 - 1^st Place

$50.00 - 2^nd Place

$25.00 - 3^rd Place

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To cook, an ICS Membership ($42.00) is required along with a $35.00 entry fee for chili and a $25.00 entry fee for salsa. The ICS Membership can be purchased the same day. Vendor spaces are $55.00 per space. All vendors must be self-contained. If you are interested in being a vendor, please call.

Phone (918) 689-2791

Fax (918) 689-2791

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