FRIDAY - April 2, 2010

Main Street Heat Regional

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This year, the weather was colder, but at least the sun came out for the Main Street Heat Regional Chili Cookoff in Mt Airy, MD. The Main Street Association moved the cookoff a few years ago from the middle of downtown to a much larger place, the Mt Airy Fire Company Fairgrounds. The cooks were protected in the permanent booths from any rain, but it was the breeze and the cold they had to contend with this year. Ellie Bonde and Sharon Baharoff were the main contacts and really did a great job keeping cooks, vendors and judges all organized. We look forward to working with them each year.

Ghon and Kim Eckley were the cooks that got us involved in the cookoff and we were saddened by the passing of Ghons father just 2 days before. But in his Dad's memory, Ghon and his son Eric, showed up to cook.

We want to thank also the people helping us in the judging area. Les Walter did a great job as wrangler, helping set up and ready the tables. Dave Thomas came all the way for the west coast to visit family and wanted to judge. Well, he did that plus helped in all areas of judging. The best part, was he brought is grown niece, Ronnie, who, without ever having been to a cookoff, jumped right in and was a great worker. She was invaluable to this very busy scorekeeper. We hope to see "Uncle" Dave and Ronnie again next year.

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Results:

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Salsa

3^rd place – Chip Welsh, PA

2^nd – Losing a tie-breaker – Christine Johnson, PA

1^st – Minda Metz, MD

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Verde

3^rd – Matt Bush, MD

2^nd – Ghon Eckley, MD

1^st – Jim Parker, VA

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Red Chili

There was a 3 way tie for 3^rd

5^th – Ghon Eckley, MD

4^th – Monica Parker, VA

3^rd – Larry Lentz, KY

2^nd – Kit Hoff, OH

1^st – Eric Eckley, MD

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We hope to see more people there next year. This is a great cookoff.

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CALIFORNIA STATE

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The 37th Annual California State Chili Championship and the 6th Annual Inland Empire Menudo Championship

May 1st 2010 at the National Orange Fair Grounds

Sponsored by El Pato Brand Chili Sauces, Dolores Chili Brick, O'Leary's Irish Pub in Rialto and The Friends of San Bernardino City Parks Inc.

The La Quinta Inns and Suites is offering a room rate of $59.00 just mention the Chili Cookoff. They are located close to 18 major restaurants (walking distance). And close to the CookOff.

Because of the large crowds that we get. I am asking the Chili Cooks to PLEASE bring extra People's Choice. I know it's a pain, but if we don't have chili, We can't sell tasting kits. Thank You in advance for your help and consideration. Also there is prize money for People's Choice. The Health Dept. will be there again, so please remember to bring your three tubs and sanitation stuff. Thanks.

Thanks Again

Mike "Ughlee" Austin

Chili Chairman

ughlee@verizon.net

(909) 883-3596

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http://www.californiachilicookoff.com/

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MISSOUIR STATE

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CLARKSVILLE, MISSOUIR WILL HOST THE

SHOW-ME MISSOURI STATE CHILI COOKOFF

JUNE 6TH, 2010

PRIZES AND TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED. JUST NOT DETERMINED AS YET DUE TO SHORT NOTICE, BUT WE WILL HAVE THE SHOW.EXCITED TO MAKE IT HAPPEN NOW BACK TO BACK WITH

CLARKSVILLE MISSOURI REGIONAL.

WHAT A WEEKEND.

INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.

SIGN ON LINE HOPEFULLY FLYERS TO BE MAILED

YAHOO

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LINDA AND BILL BLAKEY

lwblakey@sbcglobal.net

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TUSTIN CHILI COOKOFF AND STREET FAIR – JUNE 6

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The Tustin Chili Cookoff and Street Fair is being held on Sunday, June 6 in old downtown Tustin. Due to the size and logistics of this event, all booths are pre-assigned. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER ON THE ICS WEBSITE – NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED - SORRY

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The prize money has been significantly increased and a salsa category has been added. The entry fee is 2 gallons of people's choice chili. If you have ever been to this cookoff, you know that won't last very long, so we encourage you to bring lots of chili to serve to the large public crowd.

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Prize Money:

Red:

1^st - $1000

2^nd - $500

3^rd - $250

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Salsa: Trophies

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Peoples Choice:

1^st - $500

2^nd - $250

3^rd - $100

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Chief Judge and Scorekeeper are Dennis and Allene Macklin who will be assisted by the fantastic chili duo of Bill and Karen Ray (thank you!)

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For questions, please contact

Marilyn Esposito/Sarah King
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92680
714-573-3345 Marilyn
sking@tustinca.org

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See you there!

Dennis and Allene Macklin

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May 1 New England Regional Chili-Cookoff

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Somers, CT

May 15-16, Peppers at the Beach, Rehoboth Beach, DE

July 31-August 1, Weekend of Fire, Jungle Jims, Fairfield, OH

September (date TBA), Zest Fest, Fort Worth, TX

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Thanks, Mike

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