Clarksville Mo Regional
Final plans for Clarksville Mo. Regional are in place
YYYYYEEEESSSSS we have lots of water. Right now it is in the park.
Hopefully it will get in the normal boundries.
IF not we will party in the Street.
The river is site to see.
Hope you can be here
JUNE 7th,2008
Thanks
Linda and Bill Blakey
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25th Annual Route 66 Regional
The 25th Annual Silver Anniversary Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff is just 6 weeks away. A block of rooms has been set aside at both the Fairfield Inn(928-773-1300) and the Holiday Inn Express(928-714-1000) for cooks and judges.
Special prize money is up for grabs this year, with awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Traditional Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa. Prize money is also there for Peoples Choice and Best Local Red. There is also a plaque for Best Booth.
Returning cooks, please be sure your health permit is still active, for new cooks and those who need to renew their permits(one cook per booth must have one) you can go to http://www.az-hospitality.org/food/ to get it.
Don't forget, Sarah is making a beautiful chili quilt wall hanging and all you have to do to have a chance is have an entry. If you are doing all 3, you'll have 3 entries!
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There is a cooks and judges dinner party at one of our sponsors, Salsa Brava on Friday evening at 6:30 pm, we have the enclosed patio reserved.
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Up here in Arizona's North Country, we are shooting for 66 total entries for our Silver Anniversary. We figure that'll take 30 reds, 18 verdes and 18 salsas. We know it's a bold thought, but we'd love to have you here to try and make those numbers! All red and verde cooks get a free anniversary T-shirt.
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After you have finished with our cookoff, don't forget that on Sunday, June 15, is the 37th Annual Arizona State Championship at the Mazatzal Casino in Payson, a beautiful hour and 45 minute drive from Flagstaff. They too, have awesome prize money and run a great event, with Dick Swenberger as Chief Judge.
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Until then, best of luck on the chili trail, hope it leads you to Flagstaff, AZ on June 14!
Thanks, Paul Whitney
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"Triple in Cripple" is back for 2008
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Mark your calendars for 3 Regionals in Cripple Creek, Colorado in one weekend.
That's THREE days of qualifiers for you novices.
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Fri. June 20 - Hot Time Regional - Red only (late turn in)
Sat. June 21 - Chili Ole' Regional - All 3 categories
Sun. June 22 - Mile High "Bill Miller Memorial" Regional - All 3 categories
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Prize money is FANTASTIC:
Red each day - $1200,$300, $100, $50, $50
Verde Sat. & Sun. - $800, $300, $100, $50, $50
Salsa Sat. & Sun. - $300, $100
Best Booth each day - $100
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Plus goody bags including gaming tokens for casinos for pre-registered cooks, and a Friday night Cooks party.
This promises to be a fun filled weekend. Many Colorado cooks have registered on line already. I challenge you out-of-staters to consider coming back to Colorado
this year.
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Please register on line ASAP, so we can get head counts for gaming tokens, the party, and the number of judges we will need.
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For information, please contact: Eldon/Helen Likkel @ 719-689-0173, crcmotel@ccvnet.net
Bob Plager - NEW Chief Judge @ 720-244-0990,
Bob98Champ@aol.com
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RIVER CITY REGIONAL
The Old Town Elk Grove SpringFest presents
River City Regional Chili Cookoff Saturday May 31, 2008
Old Town Elk Grove, CA ~ David Hipskind - Chairman
Kathy Hipskind - Chief Scorekeeper
Over $4,500 in Cash and Prizes
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Time is getting short. The Old Town Elk Grove River City Regional Chili Cookoff is slated for Saturday, May 31, 2008. If you have not already sent in your application, to cook or your RSVP to judge, please do so as soon as possible. This event is proving to be reminiscent of the old Folsom Rodeo Chili Cookff days. We expect over 50 cooks, 10,000 - 15,000 public attendees. Old Town closes Main Street for over 4 blocks, a main stage for LIVE entertainment, 4 secondary stages with Karaoke, Teen Idols, Jazz and Children's music. Our main stage will be surrounded by the Food Court and Beer Garden. There will be a huge kid's area with FREE petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses and plenty of kid's games.
We are very excited to have Dr Ernie Bodai's CureBreast Cancer Foundation again as our benefactor. As you maybe aware Dr Bodai is the founder of the Breast Cancer Stamp. www.curebreastcancer.org
We need to know if you are planning to cook at the River City Regional Cookoff. Please, check your calendars and come on back to the Old West and cook your best pot of Chili. It would be a great help if you would sign up on-line at http://www.chilicookoff/ .com. It will let me know you are coming and what categories you are competing in. Plus, I will print them and bring to the cookoff; you will NOT have to complete another application. This will speed up the check in process.
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As usual, we will gather Friday evening for a pre-cookoff party. Plan to arrive after 5:00 to spend the evening, sipping a cold one, and shooting the breeze about chili. If you are planning to join us, please respond as soon as possible. I need to let our organizers know how much beer to order. I will send the address and directions to you when we receive your application.
Official River City Regional Hotel Discounts – Make sure to mention ICS – River City Regional when making your reservations. (Call the local number to get the discount – NOT their 800#)
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#1 Extended Stay Hotel #2 Holiday Inn Express
2201 Longport Ct 9175 W. Stockton Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758 Elk Grove, CA 95758
916-683-3753 916-478-9000
Reg $84.99 - $89.99 Discount Rate $75.00 Reg $154.00 Discount $119
Contact: Robert Gonzales Contact: Tom or Rachael
Located at I-5 Laguna Exit Located at Hwy 99 Bond/Laguna Exit
Apprx 8 miles from the cookoff site Apprx 2 miles from Cookoff site
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If at all possible, please use our Official Hotels.
Our Charity benefits from each room booked
These rooms are blocked out until May 16th, 2008
After the 16th they return to Reg Price
Set up begins at 7:00am. Cars need to be off the street by 9:00am
There is designated Contestant parking
Cars will not be allowed on the street until after 5:00pm
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SCHEDULE
7:00 Cook's Set-Up
9:00 Cook's Meeting
9:30 Start Prep for Chili Verde
10:00 Stoves on for Chili Verde
11:00 Prep for ICS Red ;
11:00 Turn in Salsa for Judging
11:00 PC Chili Ready
12:00 Stoves on for ICS Red Chili
1:00 Turn in Chili Verde for Judging
3:00 Turn in ICS Red Chili for Judging
4:30-5:00 (approximate) Award Ceremony
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CATEGORY ENTRY FEE PRIZES 1st – 2nd – 3rd
ICS Red Chili $35.00 $1000 $500 $200
Chili Verde $25.00 $500 $250 $100
Salsa $20.00 $250 $125 $75
PC Chili 4 Gallons $250 $125 $75
Best Booth All Teams Eligible $200 $100 $50
You will need to bring all of your own equipment, including tables, chairs, canopies, stoves, utensils, and a fire extinguisher. If you are flying in, please let me know ASAP and I can arrange for a table and chairs. The fire department may come by looking to inspect your fire extinguisher. If you have an extra, please bring them. If you think you may have a problem, please let me know and we'll do everything we can to help.
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Call me at:
916-714-0619 daytime
916-743-2350 cell
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Dave Hipskind
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RIVER CITY REGIONAL - Part 2
You are cordially invited to be an "Official Chili Judge"
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The International Chili Society in conjunction with the Old Town Elk Grove Foundation Presents
The Old Town Elk Grove SpringFest &
River City Regional Chili Championship
In Historic Old Town Elk Grove
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We are very excited to have Dr. Ernie Bodai's CureBreast Cancer Foundation as our benefactor. As you may be aware Dr. Bodai is the founder of the Breast Cancer Stamp. http://www.curebreastcancer.org/ Chili Cooks from around the country will be cooking up their winning recipes for a chance to qualify for the World Championships in October.
Enjoy live music, the Budweiser Beer Garden and meet ICS World Chili Champions. 2006 World Champion JR Knudson, the founder of Jimboy's Tacos, is 92 years young. 2004 ICS World Champion Kathy Hipskind, our official scorekeeper for the event. Not to leave out JR's better half, Margo Knudson (really the brains of the family) is the 1987 ICS World Chili Champion. Many other World Champions are expected to be contestants.
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We will gather on Friday evening, May 30th, for a pre-cookoff party. Plan to arrive after 5:00pm and spend the evening sipping a cold one and shooting the breeze about chili. If you would like to join us, please respond as soon as possible. We need to know how much beer to order. I will send the address and directions when you RSVP.
The Cookoff runs from 10am - 5pm and features public chili tasting from some of the best chili cooks in the west.
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Enclosed is your Judges invitation RSVP form. Please select which category (Red Chili, Chili Verde or Salsa) you would like to judge. Once completed please mail or email it back to Dave Hipskind.
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Please sign in at the Judges area, located on Elk Grove Blvd near the railroad tracks at the assigned time. There will be a brief judges meeting prior to each contest where you will be given your ballot. These meetings are mandatory. The winners of the Old Town Elk Grove Chili Championship will compete at the World Championship in for over $40,000 in cash and prizes.
Close and convenient parking is available at either end of Old Town in the Bel Air parking lots (Elk Grove Blvd across from the fire station and Elk Grove Blvd @ Waterman). FREE shuttle buses will bring you to the cookoff site. Additional parking is available on side streets around Elk Grove Blvd.
We hope you're able to join us for a great time.
Sincerely,
David Hipskind
"the red door" Antiques, Vintage & More
Cookoff Chairman
916-714-0619 or 916-743-2350
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