WEDNESDAY - April 25, 2007

"34th Annual California State Chili Championship &

3rd Annual Inland Empire Menudo Championship"

Do you make the Best Chili or Menudo in town?

Things will be heating up at the 34th Annual California State Chili Championship Cook-off on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 in San Bernardino. More than 100 teams will compete for cash and prizes in 4 main categories: Red Chili, Chili Verde, Menudo and Salsa. Also a Restaurant and Open Division. There will also be Craft and Food Vendors. Entertainment will include a Chili-Eating Contest, "The Good Times" Band, "Santa Fe Drifters" Western Stuntmen, The Westside Steppers will perform, Folklorico Dancers and an all age Karaoke Contest. Returning by popular demand The Touring Teardrop Camping Trailers and a Custom PT Cruiser Car Show". Other contests include Ms. Chili Pepper, Mr. Hot Sauce, and The Famous Shoot and Holler. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Perris Hill Park, (600-1100 block) Highland Avenue, two blocks east of Waterman Avenue. Admission and Parking are FREE. So bring the whole family out. We are looking for more local Chili, Menudo and Salsa Cooks.

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For more information please contact Chili Cook-off Chairman, Mike Austin 909-883-3596 or Parks and Recreation office at (909) 384-5233. Vendors/Sponsors should contact Dave Austin at (909) 883-1497 or Patty Bilinski (909) 887-3634

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Calling All Chili Cooks and Judges,

Mike Austin wants to remind all of you that the 34th Annual California State Chili Championship is just around the corner. This fun event has something for everyone. An expected two tables of red chili cooks will vie for great prize money and the prestige of being named the California State Chili Champion. Chili Verde and Salsa contestants will also win great prize money and a trip to the World's Championship in October.

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Please do Mike a favor and sign up online, if you plan to compete. It is so very helpful to have this information in advance. And, if you are competing, remember to bring your 2 gallons of People's Choice chili. This is not optional---it is a part of your entry fee, and everyone is expected to have People's Choice chili to serve. The crowds at this event are large and hungry, and they want to have chili to taste. To make it worth your while, there are good money awards for first and second place in the People's Choice category for ICS cooks, which is judged by ballots.

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This is a large cookoff with lots going on. Bill Ray can use the help of any experienced judges who care to offer their services. Karen Ray can use the help of any scorekeepers who are lurking out there. Please don't wait to be asked. If you are there, you will be welcomed and put to work. Donnie Gordon is in charge of all of nonsanctioned events---the 3rd Annual Menudo Contest and the Restaurant/Open Division for chili---she would appreciate your help, too. In addition to the above contests, there are also a PT Cruiser Show, a Teardrop Trailer Show, karaoke contests, a gunfighter show, chili eating contest, Ms. Chili Pepper, Mr. Hot Sauce and the legendary Shoot 'n' Holler. We promise you won't be bored!

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For more information, please call Mike Austin at (909) 883-3596 or email to ughlee@verizon.net. Judges please contact Bill Ray at (951) 683-5987 or email to Chiliray94@sbcglobal.net. See you on May 5th at the California State Chili Championship.

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