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If you know of a location to hold an event please contact me and I'll try to get the event going.  We are always looking for new locations and new charities to work with. Our services are free and the money at the end of the day goes to the days charity.   candikisseschili@gmail.com

 

UPCOMING CASI CHILI COOKOFFS 2010

 

01/30/10 - Orlando, FL - Orlando Chili Cook-off at Baldwin Park

1st Annual Orlando Chili Cook-off
Gates open 12noon.  Corrine Commons Park- Baldwin Park
1913 meeting Place, Orlando, FL 32814
CASI & OPEN Categories (CASI Chili grind only, OPEN no rules)
Reg- $25 CASI or OPEN / $35 BOTH - Day of event $35 CASI & OPEN / $45 BOTH   Turn in times: 12:30pm OPEN   2:00pm CASI
Live Entertainment. Charity is Special Olympics Florida
More details on www.orlandochilicookoff.com
Ken Roberts- Coordinator
info@orlandochilicookoff.com

 

03/27/10 - O'Leno Ole' CCO   High Springs, FL 

3rd Annual Chili Cookoff.  O'Leno State Park.  6 miles North of High Springs Hwy 441. Entry Fee $20.00. Turn in 1PM. Camping available at O'Leno State Park (with hookups) www.reserveamerica.com for reservations.  Springs Country Inn   386-454-1565  High Springs Cadillac Motel   386-454-1701 Bed & Breakfast:  Grady House B & B  386-454-2206    Rustic Inn B & B  386-454-1223  Motels in Alachua: Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Days Inn.  Harriet Walsh friendsofoleno@windstream.net 386-454-4806

 

04/17/10 - Tampa, FL Suncoast BBQ Bash.  BBQ and Chili Cookoff.  http://suncoastbbqbash.com/  Venice Airport Festival Grounds. 

  • FBA $10,000 BBQ Cook-Off
  • People's Choice Tasting Tent
  • Live Entertainment
  • BBQ Training Kitchen
  • Street Rod & Custom Car Show
  • Community Corner
  • VIP BBQ Dinner
  • Mountain Crafts Exhibit
  • Folk Dance School
  • The Best Chili On The Suncoast Contest

     

    Oct 2010 - Homosassa FL CASI. Southeast Chili Cookoff. Held at Natures RV Resort on the waterfront. Entry fee $20, turn- in 2 PM. RV sites and Cabins available at special rates for Chili Cooks, call Frieda at 800- 301-7880 for reservation at the chili rate. Friday night cooks get together at the marina lounge. POD cookoff next day same location. Great places to eat on the water front such as The Margarita Bar & Grill, home of the 64 Oz margarita. Contact Candace Knight-Arevalo candikisseschili@gmail.com

    Oct  2010 - Homosassa FL CASI. Sunshine State Chili Pod Cookoff. Sunday at Natures RV Campground & Resort, 10359 W Halls River Road. Homosassa, FL 34448. Entry fee $15, turn-in noon. Contact Candace Knight-Arevalo candikisseschili@gmail.com See http://www.naturesresortfla.com

    Oct. 2010 -- DeLand, FLA. CASI. Florida State Open Chili Championship, 9th Annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff. Top 3 chili and 1st place showmanship automatically qualify for TICC 2009. Held in downtown historic DeLand, FL on East Indiana Avenue, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Cooks may set up at 7:00 a.m. Live music, arts & crafts vendors, and supervised kid’s zone. Local celebrity judges for both Open and CASI contests. Cooks may enter both: $20 for either Open or CASI entry; $30 for both. Open turn-in time: 1:00 p.m.; CASI turn-in time: 2:00 p.m. Cook’s Party 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 at local pub. Please bring plenty of throw-down chili for public tasting at 11:00. Benefits West Volusia Historical Society and MainStreet DeLand Association. Cook’s entry forms and everything else you need to know is on website: www.greatbowlsofchilicookoff.com. Contact Sally Bohon at SalBohon@AOL.com (Ph. 386-736-9494) or Candace Knight Arevalo at candikisseschili@gmail.com (Ph. 561-795-5888).

    Nov 2010- Terlingua TX CASI. Terlingua International Chili Champ Cookoff. Held at Rancho CASI De Los Chisos. Must be qualified to cook. Friday is National Scholar ship Day competition Beans, Salsa Hot Wings open to the public. Public may dry camp all week for $25 entry fee per person. Contact Alan Dean pepperdean@ctesc.net phone 830-868-4313.

    Jan  2011 - Tarpon Springs FL CASI. 5th Annual Suncoast Chili Cook-off. Held at 111 W Lime St. Entry fee $20, includes Open, turn-in 1 PM. Junior Division under 18 is free. Benefits Tarpon Springs Boys & Girls Club. We will provide a 6' table and 2 chairs for cooks wanting to cook under our pavillion. Contact Derrick Janisz, 179 Melody Lane, Tarpon Springs FL 34689. 727-937-0320.  The cookoff will be under a pavilion so you don't need to bring a canopy if your not doing show.  Cooks party at Snookers.

    TBA- Kissimmee, FL. Old Town's Truck N' for Toys CCO. CASI Held at Old Town 5770 W. U.S. Highway 192 http://www.old-town.com. Cooks to set up next to the main stage on Trophy Row. Benefits The Deveour of Florida.  Entry fee $20. Turn in at 1PM.  Truck show, Radio Disney and Entertainment Noon till 6PM. Cooks party the night before at Blue Max in Old Town at 7PM.  For questions and accommodations contact Candace Knight-Arevalo candikisseschili@gmail.com

    TBA - Ocala, FL Central Florida Appaloosa Horse Show and Chili Cookoff. Ocala Equestrian Center 1601 SW 60th Ave. Ocala, Fl. 34474 Turn into Judging: 1PM Charity:  Scholarship fund for the Equestrian Children Entry Fee $20.   No canopies needed, Indoor covered arena, Horse Show going during the cookoff.  Ramada, Golden Palms, and other hotels at Jct I75 and State route 27. Contact Candi candikisseschili@gmail.com

     

     

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