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Jul 26, 2008-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI. 4 Corner's Regional CCO. Held at Cloudcroft Ski Lodge This is an automatic qualifier for TICC, top 3 cooks and top show team. Held at Ski Cloudcroft Lodge parking lot, located 5 miles east of Cloudcroft on SH 82. Entry fee $20 make checks payable to RCS. Charity TBD. Turn-in 2 PM. Info Rick Thomas, 575-336- 8399 or 520-419-0202. ricktofov@aol.com.

Jul 26, 2008-002 - Irving TX CASI. Chili Pods For Paws 2nd Annual CCO. Held at Pete and Mac's Pet Resort in the Las Colinas Equestrian Center, 6150 Riverside. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20, turn- in 2 PM. Junior chili $8 turn-in 1 PM. Beans turn in Noon, 1st 2nd 3rd pay. Bring bag of throw down chili for tasting cups, for the public if you care to. Benefits the DFW Humane Society. Thery are in need of a new building. Contact David Sexton. cowtowngp@tx.rr.com 817-793-0656.

Jul 26, 2008-003 - North Little Rock AR CASI. Elk's Cookoff. Held at 123 Broadway. Benefits Elk's charities. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Preston Nickle 501-791-2191.

Jul 26, 2008-004 - Batavia IL CASI. The Sixteenth Illinois State Championship Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Teen Center. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Entry fee CASI $25, turn-in 1 PM. Green Chili $10, turn-in 2 PM. Contact Bill or Cheryl Pierson 411 Illinois Avenue, Batavia IL 60510. Phone 630-879-7934, WCCCO@comcast.net

Jul 26, 2008-005 - Amarillo TX CASI. 2nd Annual Evyn Vaughn Memorial Fund Cookoff. Held at Hwy 287, Western Cowpunchers, North of Amarillo, Exit 1719, access frontage Road. Entry fee $25 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits the Evyn Vaughn Memorial Fund. BBQ Also Early registration by July 4th. Contact Carmen Nichols, cln2007fund@yahoo.com,or carmen.nichols@tpmhmr.org. 806- 351-3244 8 to 5 PM. 806-231-9245 after 5 PM. Carmen Nichols, 12800 Aires, Amarillo TX 79108.

Jul 26, 2008-006 - Tahoka TX CASI. 5th NAS BBQ & Chili Cookoff. The 5th No Adult Supervision BBQ & Chili Cookoff benefitting the Lynn county and Music Festival will benefit the Lynn County Senior Citizens. Held at End of the Trail RV Park. BBQ and beans are sanctioned by Lone Star Barbecue Society. BBQ entry is $65-one or all meats. Pinto Bean entry is $10. Chili (grind only) entry is $18 and turn in at 2 pm. Info Kelly Draper at 806-781-8520 kelly@noadultsupervision.com, or Kim Draper at 806-778-0852 kim@noadultsupervision.com. Limited RV hookups available. For entry form, RV reservation and additional information, please go to www.noadultsupervision.com.

Jul 26, 2008-007 - Austin TX CASI. Lone Star Weekend held at Austin Lone Star Carefree RV Resort, 7009 S IH-35. Entry fee $92, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Lone Star Charities. Limited to 78 cooks. Contact Ken Rodd, 7009 S IH-35, Austin TX 78744. 210-887- 8827.

Jul 26, 2008-008 - Castle Rock WA CASI. Mountain Mania CCO. Held between Museum and Pastime Tavern in downtown Castle Rock. Benefits Friends of the Library. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Ken Peach 3125 148th St E, Tacoma WA 98446, 253-537-4591. Make checks payable to Ken Peach.

Jul 26, 2008-009 - Edmond OK CASI. Cancer for Kids Cookoff. Held at Edmond Elks Lodge, east of I-35 on Waterloo. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Elks Division Chili turn- in 1 PM, entry fee $10. Jackpot beans turn-in 12:30 PM, entry fee $5. Make checks payable to Hooch Pod. Contact Gene Bond 405-850- 8524 or bondve@oge.com. Joe Spears 405-275-1164 joespookyj@ aol.com.

Jul 26, 2008-010 - San Marcos TX CASI. Hill Billy Chili Cookoff. Cancelled.

Jul 26, 2008-011 - Moulton TX CASI. Moulton Town & Country Jamboree. Held in Moulton City Park. Benefit of Chamber of Commerce. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Open chili category also. Contact Chamber of Commerce 361-596-7205.

Jul 27, 2008-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI. Cloudcroft Day After CCO. This is an NMCS Pod Cookoff. Held at Ski Cloudcroft Lodge parking lot located 5 miles east of Cloudcroft on SH 82. Entry fee $18 make checks payable to NMCS. Turn-in Noon. Info Joe Price P.O. Box 238, La Luz NM 88337. Jdprice@tularosa.net. 575-443-3313. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jul 27, 2008-002 - Batavia IL CASI. Illinois Women's State Championship at Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Inter-faith Food Pantry. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff, mail to 411 Illinois Av, Batavia IL 60510. Contact Valerie Castritsis, 630- 347-6164, valeriecast@comcast.net or Pat Gustafson, 773-685-1569, pmgustafson@sbcglobal.net.

Jul 27, 2008-003 - Batavia IL CASI. Illinois Men's State Championship at Windmill City Chili Cookoff. Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Parks Foundation. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff, mail to 411 Illinois Av, Batavia IL 60510. Contact Valerie Castritsis, 630- 347-6164, valeriecast@comcast.net or Pat Gustafson, 773-685-1569, pmgustafson@sbcglobal.net.

Jul 27, 2008-004 - San Marcos TX CASI. Sunday Hill Billy Chili Cookoff. Cancelled.

Aug 2, 2008-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. 9th Annual ACES Pod Cook Off Held at the Germania Bowling Club east of San Antonio off IH 10. Take Zuehl Rd exit. Zuehl Rd. approx 7 miles east of 1604. After exit take right and follow signs to cook off,approx 1.5 miles, cook off on right. Do not take Trainer Hale Rd. as in past years, road closed at Cibolo Creek bridge. Cooks party Friday and pot luck Saturday. Friendship bowling after announcements. CASI entry $20.00 Saturday and $18.00 Sunday or $35.00 for both days. Turn-in 2:00 pm Saturday and 1:00 pm Sunday. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Jackpot beans entry $10.00 turn- in 1:00 pm 60/40 split. Chili entry for local & Fire Department $15.00 turn-in 2:00 pm. Dry camping ,no hookups. Benefits St. Hedwig VFD. Information contact Clyde Rogers (210) 415-6855 (chilitime@sbcglobla.net) or Happy Hinman (210) 364-8577. See ya there.

Aug 2, 2008-002 - Perrin TX CASI. Black Sheep of Texas Held at Mitchell Resort and RV Park 2730 FM 2210 E. 940-798- 4615. CASI cook-off with CHILI GRIND ONLY. Second simultaneous Novice Cook-off "Everything But The Kitchen Sink" Both turn-in at 2 PM. $20 entry fee. $5 Beans with 12:00 turn-in. Elvis in the Park Friday night after free cooks dinner. Free cooks breakfast Saturday AM. Cook-Off, Golf Tournament and games all benefit Bluebonnet Teddy Bear Patrol. Contact: Doris Reed at Mitchell Park, Kevin Wooster 940- 733-9221, Bruce Stewart 817-282- 6678. Cottages and RV site fees reduced for chili cooks. For directions see park webpages: mitchellrvpark.com, email: mitchellrvpk@yahoo.com.

Aug 2, 2008-003 - Fort Smith AR CASI. Fun In The Park Belch Pod Cookoff Held at Belle Point Park, 1 Belle Point Place. Entry fee $20, turn in 1 p.m. Ground Meat Only. Benefits Great Pepper's trip to Great Pepper's meeting. Make check payable to Belch Chili Pod. Contact Guy and Erma Smith, 479-646-9444, argsmith@prodigy. net. BELCH Pod PO Box 5211, Fort Smith, AR 72913-5211 or belchpod@ hotmail.com.

Aug 2, 2008-004 - Canyon Lake TX CASI. 5th Annual Canyon Lake BBQ & CCO Held at the Dam Red Barn - Satler Entry fee Chili $18 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits CASI Scholarship Fund. Entry fee BBA $25 per category, or $65 for all. Beans $10. BBQ turn-in LSBS Beans 11 AM, 1/2 chicken at Noon, Pork spare ribs 1 PM, Brisket 3 PM. Make check payable to Reva Weatherly or Darlene Evans. Cooks dinner 7:30 PM, and Live Calcutta 8 PM Friday night. Live music. Cooks breakfast 8 AM, cooks meeting 9 AM. Chili info Cindy McKinzie or Roger Patteson 210- 413-9916, or 210-557-9467. patco@gvtc.com. BBQ info Billy Bob or Reva Weatherly 1-830-899- 7150, Darlene or Randy Evans 1- 830-899-7773. Sandwiches available on Saturday, donated brisket will be appreciated. BBQ meat will be inspected. $500 added money for BBQ, 60/40 payback. Hookups $20 per night, based on 2 night stay. Contact Canyon Land Co for rsvns 830-964- 3393. See cookoff next day.

Aug 2, 2008-005 - Amarillo TX CASI. Goodwill Chili Cookoff. Held at Slick's Sports Bar and Billiards, 814 S Taylor St. Entry fee $20, turn-in 3 PM. Lots of fun, live bands and silent auction. Contact Millie Bingham 806-376-6604. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Aug 2, 2008-006 - Schulenburg TX CASI. Schulenburg Festival CCO. Held in Wolters Park. Benefits Schulenburg Festival Assn and charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 3 PM. Lots of shade trees, electrical and water available, but limited, $25 for the weekend. Jackpot beans and bloody mary contest, BBQ cookoff. Live entertainment all weekend. Arts & crafts, rodeo, carnival and much more. Check out website for more info www.schulenburgfestival. org. Contact Virginia Meyer 1714 FM 1579, Schulenburg TX 79856. meyer@cvtv.net, 979-561-8573. Sharon Bujnoch 825 CR 227, Schulen burg TX 78956. abujnoch@cvtv.net. 979-562-2410.

Aug 2, 2008-007 - El Paso TX CASI. In Memory of Mr. "C" CCO. Smokey's Pit Stop & Saloon, held at 1700 Zaragosa. Turn-in 6 PM, entry fee $18. Charity TBD. Info Eve Du Mond 915-345-4397 or blackgarterchili@aol.com.

Aug 2, 2008-009 - Whistler BC CASI. BC Provincial Open Championship. Held at Dusty's Roadhouse. Entry fee $25, turn- in 3 PM. Make check payable to Fred Roycroft. Contact Fred Roycroft 604-464-3472 604-312- 4634. chili4fred@telus.net.

Aug 2, 2008-010 - Severna Park MD CASI. Maryland State Championship Held at Broadleaf Tobacco 160 Ritchie Hwy.Meat is OPEN, Turn in time 2 PM, entry fee $20. Cooks meeting 10:30 AM, breakfast provided for all cooks. Great prizes for Top 10 Chili Cooks! First place chili to receive a one of a kind hand painted Wendell Rankin Stove. We will also be recognizing the cook who travels the farthest to compete with us this year with a $50 gas card!! First place is an auto qualifier and top 3 Maryland residents will qualify for TICC as well. Our charity is the Wounded Warrior Project, whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. www.wounded warriorproject.org This cook-off is taking place in conjunction with Broadleaf Tobacco's 1st Annual REALLY BIG SHOW: A enormous all day event at their store located in Severna Park, MD. Multiple manufacturers, FANTASTIC deals, great food and drink. All will be offering buy 3 -- get one FREE as well as full box FREEBIES and specials. It's e one massive block party all day long and into the evening so plan to bring lots of throwdown for the spectators. If you are short on funds or time, just bring a pot and we will provide the chili. Contact Jen Windsor 410-533-1188 info@chili-mac.com.

Aug 2, 2008-011 - Quinlan TX CASI. Get R Done Celeste Wigley Benefit. Held at new location, moved from East Tawakoni to Quinlan at 8638 Hwy 34 S next to new Post Office. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Beans entry $10, turn-in Noon, 50/50. Make checks payable to TTT Pod. Please bring throw down chili for donation, not for public tasting. Street dancing, live band 6 PM. Contact Larry Wampler 903-450- 5541. email roadwrkcb@aol.com Eric Williams 469-652-2447 Benefits Celeste Wigley graduate with liver disease.

Aug 2, 2008-012 - Knickerbocker TX CASI. Knicky Picky Reunion CCO Benefits: Knickerbocker Community Center; Location: Knickerbocker Community Center. Dry Camping available. Chili turn in at 2 pm Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. There will be a BBQ Luncheon at Noon. There will be a Silent Auction. There will be vendors and other activities. Sat night there will be music and dancing. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net.

Aug 3, 2008-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. ACES Day After Cookoff Held at Germania Bowling Club. For location and directions see ACES POD cook off on Aug. 2,2008. CASI chili $18.00 turn-in 1:00 pm. CHILI GRIND ONLY.If you missed it Saturday come out Sunday. Information contact Clyde Rogers at (210) 415-63855, chilitime@sbcglobal.net, or Happy Hinman at (210) 364-8577.

Aug 3, 2008-002 - Canyon Lake TX CASI. Day After Canyon Lake CCO. Held at the Dam Red Barn - Satler Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. See cookoff previous day. Make checks payable to Reva Weatherly or Darlene Evans Cindy or Roger patco@gvtc.com 210-413-9916, 210-557-9467.

Aug 3, 2008-003 - Chicago IL CASI. Northern Illinois Cookoff Held at Retro on Roscoe Street Festival, Damen Ave. & Roscoe St. Take 90/94 to Addison St. exit. Take Addison east to Damen Ave. Damen Ave south to Roscoe St. Benefits: St. Teresa of Avila Food Pantry. Entry fee $20, turn in 2 PM. Make Checks Payable to Windy City Chili Cookoff. Held in conjunction with Northern Illinois ICS cookoff. Contact Mike Usiak 1950 N. Seminary Ave. Chicago Il 60614 usiak@sbcglobal .net. 773-871-5623 home 773-504- 6805 cell. On advertising probation per CASI Rule V.A.2.

Aug 9, 2008-001 - Odessa TX CASI. Westside Volunteer Fire Dept CCO Cancelled. Date changed to August 16th.

Aug 9, 2008-002 - Little Rock AR CASI. Tom's Tavern Cookoff. Held at 9125 Mann Rd. Benefits Arkansas Children's Hospital. Entry fee $10, turn-in 1 PM. Info Preston Nickle 501-791-72116.

Aug 9, 2008-003 - Lamesa TX CASI. Large Time Chili & BBQ CCO Held 1/4 mile West of Lamesa on Hwy 180, Weaver's Gin Yard. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20, turn- in 2 PM. $5.00 entry for Pinto Beans, BBQ also. Contact Gwyn or Dennis Brackeen. 806-872-2376.

Aug 9, 2008-004 - El Paso TX CASI. American Legion Post 36 CCO Held at 3730 Shell Street (off Montana). Entry fee $18, turn in 2 PM. Benefits American Legion Charities. Make checks payable to Pod of The Pass. Contact Eve DuMond 915-345-4397 or email blackgarterchili@aol.com.

Aug 9, 2008-005 - Tombstone AZ CASI. Vigilante Days CCO. Held on Allen Street in front of the OK Corral. Benefits the Tombstone Vigilantes. Entry fee $20. Turn in is 1 p.m. Cooks party the night before at Vigilante Hall. Come cook at one of the U.S.'s most historic sites, lets see the Tombstone streets run red again (with Red Chili this time). Additionally, Tombstone's first annual SPAM- Mania! Cook your best free style SPAM, entry fee is $5, turn in is 2 p.m. Bring plenty of chili as we expect a large crowd buying tasting cups. Bring a canopy as we are cooking on the street. Two nearby RV parks and several hotels nearby, contact Greg Monger (Mongo) for more info 520- 417-9948 or mongo9@cox.net

Aug 9, 2008-006 - Red Lion PA CASI. Red Lion Street Fair CCO Join us for the 2nd Annual Red Lion Street Fair CCO. The street fair features over 150 arts, crafts and food vendors, and live entertainment. Entry fee is $20, turn-in is 2:00 PM and meat is cooks choice. Held at parking lot of Center Square. Contact Chip Welsh chip@redlionspicyfoods.com 717-309-8303. Make check payable to Keystone State Pod.

Aug 10, 2008-001 - Olympia WA CASI. Washington State Open Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at Farmer's Market 700 Capital Way N. Benefits Friends of the Market. Turnin time: 1PM Homestyle, 2 PM CASI Entry Fee: $20 CASI, Homestyle $5 if you do CASI; if not then it is $20 Checks Payable to: Ken Peach Information Contact: Ken Peach Contact Address: 3125 148th St E., Tacoma, WA 98446. Contact Phone Number: 253-537- 4591, Email kmpeach@aol.com Preregistration Deadline August 1 2008.

Aug 16, 2008-001 - Lamesa TX CASI. Large Time Chili & BBQ CCO Cancelled. Date changed to August 9th.

Aug 16, 2008-002 - Odessa TX CASI. Westside Volunteer Fire Dept CCO Held at Allbright & Associates Yard, 8011 Andrews Hwy. Benefits Westside VFD. Entry fee $20, turn in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Black Gold Chili Pod. Contact Merle "Squirrel" Schoenhoff. 432- 664-7647, or shop 432-366-8897. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Some electrical hookups, plenty of room.

Aug 16, 2008-003 - Indianapolis IN CASI. Indiana Pepper Pod Chad Jester Memorial CCO. Held in Bel-Aire Park, I-465 to Kentucky Ave, on the west side of Indianapolis. Go north on Kentucky Ave, turn right on Tibbs and Bel-Aire Park will be on the left.Registration 8:00 AM, Cooks meeting at 9:00 AM. 1:00 PM turn in with awards at 3:30PM. Entry fee is $20.00 make checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Other categories include: Anything Goes $15, Fire/Police $15, Jr's Division $5 (AG/Fire/Police $10 w/CASI entry). Make checks payable to the Indiana Pepper Pod. Music Fest and Classic Car Show on site during the cook- off. For more information contact Darin or Tonya Jester at 317-856-3231, Indiana Pepper Pod at indypepperpod@sbcglobal.net Proceeds from this event to benefit Pod Charities."

Aug 16, 2008-004 - Spring TX CASI. 1st Annual Lifestyles Unlimited and KR-Rejuvenation Golf Tournament Benefits Courtney's Crusade. Held at Cypresswood Golf Club, 21602 Cypresswood Dr, Spring TX 77373. WWW.Courtney's Crusade.com. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Courtney's Crusade. Info contact Keith Karaff, kdkone@aol.com, Lionel Lopez 832-798-6641.

Aug 16, 2008-005 - Red River NM CASI. Hot Chili Days,Cool Mountain Nights Held in Brandenburg Park, 101 W. River St. Benefits Red River Valley Charter School. Entry fee $15, turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Colorado Chili Pod. Contact John Montgomery, 1670 Broadway, Suite 3000, DEnver CO 80202. 303-831-5000.

Aug 16, 2008-006 - Quihi TX CASI. 1st Ever Quihi Roadhaus CCO. Held at Quihi Roadhaus, Quihi Texas. 1936 Fm 2676. 2 miles east of Hwy 173 on FM 2676 towards Rio Medina. Cooks Party on Friday Night, Aug. 15th. Over night camping allowed, no hook-ups. Auction and Raffle to be held on Sat. Aug 16th at 4pm. Chili Turn in, 2 PM. Cooks meeting at 11 AM Entry fee $20. Bloody Mary Contest $10 entry fee, turn-in Noon. All proceeds to benefit Medina County Child Care board. We will have a dance both Friday and Saturday night. For more info: Call Shelly @ 210-287-7745 or 830-426-8688. shellylee189@ yahoo.com. Make check payable to Quihi Roadhaus.

Aug 16, 2008-007 - Everman TX CASI. 1st Annual Happy Armadillo CCO Held at the Happy Armadillo (a Texas Honky-Tonk) at 1701 Everman Parkway in Everman. Take the Everman exit from I-35 south and go east 1.2 miles. Look for the big sign. RV parking available; no hook-ups. Entry $20 CASI, turn in 2:00 p.m. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits the Texas Tradition Chorus who will perform Saturday afternoon. Cooks party Friday night and live band Saturday night. Goody bags to the first 20 who register. See next day cookoff, same location. For information contact Gary Napier at (817) 225-5744 or e- mail at Gary@happyarmadillo.com.

Aug 16, 2008-008 - Alpine AZ CASI. 13th Annual Alpine Chili Society Pod CCO. Held at Alpine Rodeo grounds. Benefits Alpine Volunteer Fire Dept. and other local charites. Turn in 1:00 p.m. Dry camping. Other events: People's Choice, BBQ, Jack-pot beans, SPAM! For information contact: Dick Seehusen, 928-339- 1840, alpineinn@frontiernet.net

Aug 16, 2008-009 - Wills Point TX CASI. 1st Annual Ponderosa Resort CCO benefiting the Myrtle Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Pondarosa is a family oriented clothing optional naturist resort, located east of Dallas at 32891 Hwy 64, go 2.7 miles and watch for high fence on left, turn left into drive. Pondarosa is an AANR member and under the original ownership and management of Rita Ellis. Chili (beef) $20 1 PM turn-in. 50/50 beans $5 noon turn-in. 50/50 drawing. Make checks payable to Pondarosa Resort CCO. RSVP for limited RV hookups and rental units. Tent camping available. For details and directions, go to web site www.pondarosaresorts.com or contact Rita or Cindy at the Pondarosa office 903-865-1104 or at pondarosaresort@yahoo.com. Cooks party Friday at 6:30pm. $5 pot luck dinner Saturday night and live band 8:30pm - 12:30am. Contact Larry Wampler for CASI info 903-450-5541. Per CASI Rule V.A.2 on advertising probation.

Aug 17, 2008-001 - St Thomas VI CASI. 2008 Texas Society of the Virgin Islands. Held at #2 Brewer Bay on Brewers Beach. Benefits St Thomas Search and Rescue, Dial A Ride, VI Institute for Performing Arts. Queen Louise Home for Aged, Family Home Network. Entry fee $25 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Texas Society of Virgin Islands. Contact Erik Ackerson P.O. Box 306926 St Thomas VI 00803 340-473-8706. Register by 9 AM August 17th. Meat requirement, beef. Automatic qualifier for TICC.

Aug 17, 2008-002 - Everman TX CASI. Sunday After Happy Armadillo CCO. Held at the Happy Armadillo (a Texas Honky-Tonk) at 1701 Everman Parkway in Everman. Take the Everman exit from I-35 south and go east 1.2 miles. Look for the big sign. RV parking no hook- ups. Entry $18, turn in 12. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Previous day cookoff, same location. For information contact Gary Napier at 817-225-5744 or e-mail at Gary@happyarmadillo.com. Benefits local charities.

Aug 17, 2008-003 - Tacoma WA CASI. Puget Pod Cookoff. Held at 3125 148th St. Benefits Puget Pod. Turnin 1 PM, entry fee $15. Checks payable to Ken Peach. Contact: Ken Peach 3125 148th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446. 253- 537-4591 Email kmpeach@aol.com CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Aug 22, 2008-001 - Terlingua TX CASI. Friday Terlingua Cookoff. Held at Community Center. Turn- in 7 PM. Entry fee $20. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Diane, Mel FitzHenry 432-371-2681. Cooks dinner served at 5 PM.

Aug 22, 2008-002 - Corsicana TX CASI. North of Waco Pod CCO Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd. From I-45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287 and take first right onto Corsicana Crossings Blvd. Plenty of paved parking, no hookups. Entry fee $18.00 turn-in at 8pm (CHILI GRIND ONLY). Cook's party - entertainment. See info for Saturday cookoff. Benefits NOW Pod for Great Peppers meeting fund. For more info contact Kay Lefler 972-646-5159, 972-872- 2297, klefler@gaf.com.

Aug 22, 2008-003 - Stafford TX CASI. Sweetheart Cookoff. Held at 10150 W Airport Blvd, for Handicap Children. Entry fee $20 turn-in 8 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Bert Hall 713-433-2888 or 713-775-8280. See cookoff next day.

Aug 23, 2008-001 - Las Cruces NM CASI. Las Cruces VFW#6917 Indoor CCO #2 5845 Bataan Memorial West. From Las Cruces, NM take Hwy 70 East to the Porter Drive Exit. Take this exit and use the "turn- around" lane to loop back to the VFW Hall. Traveling West on Hwy70, take the Porter Drive Exit to the first stop sign. Proceed from that stop sign to the VFW Hall on your right. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to NMCS. Contact Bud Barrick P.O. Box 268 Organ NM 88052. 575- 382-5107, teamorgan@peoplepc.com

Aug 23, 2008-002 - Terlingua TX CASI. Bronze Goat Cookoff. Held at Community Center. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Contact Dorathy Williams 432-371-2595. Beautiful Bronze Beer Drinking Goat for 1st Place Chili by Lloyd Goldwire. Fish Fry sponsored by the Terlingua High School, starts at noon.

Aug 23, 2008-003 - Corsicana TX CASI. 2nd Annual Dawg Daze of Summer CCO Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossings Blvd, from I-45, take exit #229 (Hwy 287) go East on 287 and take first right onto Corsicana Crossings Blvd. Plenty of paved parking, no hookups. Entry fee $20.00 turn-in 1 PM (CHILI GRIND ONLY); Junior division (ages 8-17) entry fee $10.00 turn-in 1 PM (CHILI GRIND ONLY); 50/50 Beans entry fee $10.00 turn-in Noon. Bring those pets for a fun pet contest. Benefits the Navarro County Animals at Risk Foundation. Also see info for Friday cookoff. For more info contact Kay Lefler 972- 646-5159, 972-872-2297, klefler@gaf.com.

Aug 23, 2008-004 - Ocala FL CASI. Central Florida Appaloosa Horse Show and Chili Cookoff. Held at Ocala Equestrian Center, 1601 SW 60th Ave. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. No canopies needed, indoor covered arena. Horse show during the cookoff. Ramada, Golden Palms, and other hotels at Jct 175 and State route 27. Contact Candi, farevelo@bellsouth.net. 561-795-5888. Benefits Scholarship fund for the Equestrian Children.

Aug 23, 2008-005 - Stafford TX CASI. 17th Annual Auxiliary 151 CCO. Held at 10150 W Airport Blvd, for auxiliary charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Beans 50/50, turn-in 1 PM entry fee $10. Contact Bert Hall 713-433-2888 or 713-775-8280.

Aug 23, 2008-006 - Cedar Rapids IA CASI. 25th Iowa State Championship CCO Due to the major flooding in Cedar rapids last month, The Chrome Horse Saloon was under water and will not be able to host the cook off. The new sight for the 25th Iowa State Championship Chili cook off will be at a bar and grill called "Jersey's" 5761-C. Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Take Hwy 30 East from I-380 to C Street and turn South, 1/4 mile on the left in a small shopping mall. Turn In times 2 PM for CASI chili, 1:30 for Jr. chili and salsa. Fees are $25 for CASI chili, $5 for Salsa and $5 for JR chili. Benefits Tanager Place. Jr chili is chili grind only. Hope to see all of you there. Contact Gary Christensen 122 10th St NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405, day cell 319-721- 1580, 319-365-2944 chiliman1955@ yahoo.com. Automatic qualifier for TICC.

Aug 23, 2008-007 - Lebanon TN CASI. Tennessee State Championship CCO. Held at the Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon TN at the site of the largest county fair in Tennessee, the Wilson County Fair Automatic qualifier. Travel money for Terlingua. Entry fee $25, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits Brooks House Homeless Shelter for Women and Children. Make checks payable to HOT POD and mail to Carol Knight, 2003 Dorchester Dr, Lebanon TN 37090. Carol Knight 615-444-1383 OR 615-449-6676 info@wilsoncountytn.com. Visit website: http://.wilsoncountyfair .net/contests/chili.htm. CHILI MEAT OPEN.

Aug 23, 2008-008 - Eugene OR CASI. Kickoff Cookoff: Chili & Quackers. Location TBA. Entry fee $20, turn-in time 2 PM. Benefits ShelterCare. Contact Carla DeVore or Brad Bassi, P.O. Box 23338, Eugene OR 97402. 541-686-1262.

Aug 23, 2008-009 - Denton TX CASI. 80th Annual NTSF & Rodeo CCO. Held at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Entry fee includes ticket to rodeo, limited hookups $20. Pot luck party Friday night. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Vickie Blackburn cowgirlattitudechili@hotmail.com 940-391-6998, Delora Goin 940-230- 3238. deloragoin@hotmail.com. Benefits NTSF 2000. Per CASI Rule V.A.2, on advertising probation.

Aug 23, 2008-010 - Oklahoma City OK CASI. Tony Newcomb CCO & T-Shirt Party Held at 5600 Tulsa Drive. ELS General Fund Tony Newcomb. GRIND ONLY Turn-in 7 PM. Contact Joe Spears 128 Amber Ridge Shawnee, OK 74801. 405-650-3354. Per CASI Rule V.A.2, advertising probation.

Aug 23, 2008-011 - Marshall TX CASI. Lady Elks Annual Scholarship CCO. Held at 411 E Austin St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Marshall Lady Elks. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact John Oswalt 903-407-2586 CASI Rule V.A.2 on advertising probation.

Aug 24, 2008-001 - Downers Grove IL CASI. St Marys 1st Annual Chili Cookoff Held in conjunction with annual parish picnic. CASI and Open division chili competition. Games, food, beer tent, lots of fun. Located on the west side of Fairfield, approximately half way between 55th St & Ogden (US 34), 444 W. Wilson St. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Contact John Gastaldello j.gastaldello@comcast .net. 630-963-0160. Per CASI Rule V.A.2, on advertising probation.

Aug 30, 2008-001 - Plains TX CASI. Watermelon Festival Chili & BBQ Cookoff. Held in City Park. RV electric hookups on first come first serve basis. Benefits the Yoakum County Connection. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make check payable: Yoakum County Connection Contact Teresa Bell, P.O. Box 931 Plains TX 79355. nannee_bell @ yahoo.com. 806-456-8345 or 806- 215-1680.

Aug 30, 2008-002 - Fort Wayne IN CASI. Chilifest Canceled.

Aug 30, 2008-003 - El Paso TX CASI. The Cockpit Challenge Annual Pod . Pod of The Pass Coookoff. Held at Cockpit Lounge, 9828 Montana. Turn-in 4 PM, entry fee $18, Beans and Salsa $5 each entry. Charity TBD. There will be Bean and Salsa Competitions. Info Eve Du Mond 915-345-4397 or blackgarterchili@aol.com.

Aug 30, 2008-004 - Meridian TX CASI. TxMusicFestival Chili & Bean CCO.. Held at Bosque Bottoms Cookoff Campgrounds. Entry fee $20 in advance includes music festival ticket for all 3 days. Turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Christina 817-233-2869. Email Christina@theunclebillroach band.com. Come have a GREAT TIME! TX MUSIC FESTIVAL 20 Bands--- 3 FUN DAYS., BYOB Coolers OK Camping and Motels or just stay for the Day, Texas Hold `em Tournaments-Kite Flying-Custom Bike Show Contest-Water Slide- Campfire Music. Buy your tickets on-line in advance & $AVE www.TxMusicFestival.com 817-233- 2869. You Can HELP FIND A CURE. National Foundation for Cancer Research And RUSTY WEIR CANCER FUND

Aug 30, 2008-005 - Pittsburg KS CASI. Little Balkins Chili Cookoff. Held at 2nd and Pine Sts. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Benefits Support Our Soldiers. Make check payable to Crawford County Bar Assn. Salsa and Wings divisions. Contact Eric Rosenblad. 620-232- 1330. rosenblade@klsinc.org.

Aug 31, 2008-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Labor Day MDA Cookoff Day 1 of a 2 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Labor Day MDA CCO, Benefits: Jerry's Kids MDA Location: parking lot of Ashley Furniture at 2639 Sunset. Jackpot beans at 12 noon. Entry fee $5 Chili turn in at 2 pm Entry fee $18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Monday's information. More info to follow. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo,TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Aug 31, 2008-002 - Arlington TX CASI. 31st Annual Arlingua CCO Held at Elks Lodge #2114, 601 W. Pioneer Parkway. CASI Division entry $20, turn-in 2PM, GRIND ONLY. Junior Division, free entry, turn-in 1PM. All qualified Elks are eligible to participate in an Elk's division (also GRIND ONLY). Entry is free if participating in CASI, otherwise it is $15. Jackpot beans (dry white beans from scratch only) $5, turn-in noon. RV parking available, no hook- ups. Lots of shaded cooking area under the trees. Cooks party/meal Saturday night (around 7:00 p.m.). For information contact Ron Barnes Ratchili@sbcglobal.net or Budda Manske budda77@sbcglobal .net.Benefits Arlington Elk's charities Junior Division, CHILI GRIND ONLY entry is free, turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to BPOE 2114. Benefits Arlington Elks charities.

Aug 31, 2008-003 - Meridian TX CASI. Sunday TX Music Festival CCO. At 76665 Bosque Bottoms Cook-off Campgrounds. Charity TBD. Chili entry fee $20 in advance includes music festival ticket for all 3 days Chili turn-in time 2 PM, CHILI GRIND ONLY. For more info Contact Christina 817-233-2869. Christina@theunclebillroachband .com. See cookoff previous day. On advertising probation per CASI Rule V. A.2.

Aug 31, 2008-004 - Hanover PA CASI. Pennsylvania State Championship CCO Held in ball field behind the MClinger's Tavern, Forney Ave. Join us for the 13th Annual Pennsylvania State Championship, Automatic qualifier for TICC. The event is open to the public from 11 AM to 6 PM, features popular local entertainment. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Hanover Chili ookoff. There's also an open chili cookoff & salsa competition. Last year, 7,000 people attended and over $54,000 was raised for local charities. The growth of this event has resulted in limited available space, so unfortunately this year no campers or RV's will be allowed on the field during the cookoff. Contact Chip Welsh 717-309-8303. chip@redlionspicyfoods.com. Benefits H.A.R.T. Center and others.

Sep 1, 2008-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Labor Day Cookoff Day 2 of a 2 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Labor Day CCO, Benefits: Concho Valley Chili Pod charities Location: parking lot of Ashley Furniture at 2639 Sunset. Entry fee $5 Chili turn in at 12 noon. Entry fee $18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday's information. More info to follow. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Sep 1, 2008-002 - Clifton VA CASI. VA State Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at the Barn, behind 7131 Main St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. For INOVA Hospital Kids. Contact Richard King 703-631-9198 email kingfish@wncrew.org.

Sep 6, 2008-001 - Edgerton WI CASI. Chilimania. Wisconsin State Chili Championship Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at Canal and Henry Streets, one block off stoplight in downtown Edgerton. Entry fee $20 includes Salsa Contest, turn-in 1:30 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Chilimania. Benefits various Community projects & High School scholarships. Jennifer Roethe 4327 Woodcrest Dr, Apt 203A Janesville WI 53546. 608-295-1619 jennifergrace1@charter.net.

Sep 7, 2008-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Labor Day MDA CCO Cancelled, date changed to August 31st.

Sep 8, 2008-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Labor Day CCO Day 2 Cancelled, date changed, September 1st.

Sep 13, 2008-001 - Lake Zurich IL CASI. Annual Barn Burnin' Chili Cookoff. Held at Paulus Park, 200 S Rand, Rt 22 and Rt 12. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Children Programing. Music, Food, Beer, Kids crafts. Contact Karen Meyers Lake Zurich Park & Recreation Dept, 200 S Ramd. Lake Zurich IL 60047. 847-530-0793.

Sep 13, 2008-002 - West Tawakoni TX CASI. Red River Valley Pod West Tawakoni 14th Annual Chili by the Lake Cookoff. Held at Tawakoni City Park, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Benefits Park Improvements. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot Beans entry $5 turn in Noon, 50/50 1st place only. Limited electric hookups. Info Jackie Grose 5640 Hwy 34 South, Quinlan, TX 75474. 903-883-4916. See cookoff next day.

Sep 13, 2008-003 - New Braunfels TX CASI. 2008 River Rat Run Cookoff. To be held at Mountain Breeze Camp 201 Mountain Breeze Camp Road in conjunction with the 2008 River Rat Run put on by the South Central Texas Chapter of the San Jacinto High Roller Motorcycle Club. There is unlimited self- contained RV and tent camping. Grill house and bar available. Right on the river, and Mountain Breeze does offer tube floats, etc. Entry fee for the whole weekend (Friday thru Sunday) is $25 per person at the gate ($20.00 if you pre-register online) plus $5.00 to cook chili on Saturday. Auctions, raffles, vendors, live music, kid's activities, fun run, and bike games. Turn in time for chili will be 1:00 PM on Saturday. All proceeds benefit the Comal County & Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Centers. Contact Trea "Floozie" Schmidt at 830-305-6242 webmistress@southcentralshjr.org. Also, check out the website www.southcentralsjhr.org to pre- register for the weekend and for all the details of the weekend!

Sep 13, 2008-004 - Port Coquitlam BC CASI. Pacific Pod Cookoff. Held at 3422 Lancaster St. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Heart & Stroke Foundation. Contact Fred Roycroft chili4fred@telus.net 604-464-3472. Make checks payable to F. Roycroft.

Sep 13, 2008-005 - Westfield IN CASI. Indiana State Open Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at 130 Penn St. behind the town hall. Benefits Humane Society for Hamilton CO. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Humane Society for Hamilton Co. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Brad Garland 157 E Columbine Lane, Westfield IN 46074 317-715-5976 home 317-407-2670 cell. bradgarland@indy.rr.com.

Sep 13, 2008-006 - DeSoto KS CASI. DeSoto Rotary Chili Cook-Off Held at Zimmerman's Kill Creek Farm, north of K-10 Highway at the Kill Creek exit. Entry fee is $20.00. CASI turn-in at noon. Homestyle division turn-in at 12:30pm, fee is $20.00 ($30.00 for both events). Benefits Gift of Life Foundation. Contact Robin Stone at 913-585-3130 or Darrel Zimmerman at 913-209-4446

Sep 13, 2008-007 - Castroville TX CASI. Medina Valley Chili Cookoff. Held at Stangs, 2405 Hwy 90 West, 1.5 miles west of Castroville on Hwy 90. Entry fee $20, turn-in 3 PM. Make checks payable to Jeff Cooper. Raffle, silent auction, showmanship. RV parking with no hookups. Music and Dance September 12th & 13th, $20 entry. Friday arrivals welcome. Hotel 1 miles from site. Contact Jeff Cooper 830-741-0280, 830-538-2112 861 State Hwy 173 S, Hondo TX 78861. Asking for preregistration but not mandatory. Meat, beef. ALL proceeds for American Cancer Society.

Sep 13, 2008-008 - Perrin TX CASI. Texas Music Nation Cookoff and Music Festival, held at Mitchell RV Resort, 2730 FM 2210E. Entry fee $20 gives you free pass to Music Festival. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn-in 1 PM. Music Festival Friday and Saturday. Contact Dee Palmer 1011 Bluejay Dr, Mansfield TX 76063, 817-473- 0763. Call Mitchell RV resort for RV Reservations at 940-798-4615.

Sep 13, 2008-009 - Mocksville NC CASI. Bubba's Backyard Bash. Held at home of Great Pepper Mike "Bubba" Williams, 485 Pleasant Acre Dr. Mocksville NC 27028. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Benefits Piedmont Pepper Pod charities. Contact Mike Bubba Williams 336- 284-4567. bubba@ncchili.com. Info available at www.ncchili.com. No showmanship no freestyle CASI only

Sep 13, 2008-010 - Little Rock AR CASI. VFW 9095 Ladies Auxilary Held at 1121 Gamble Road, VFW Post 9095, located at Kanis & Gamble Rd. 1:00 pm turn in. Entry Fee $25.00. Benefits Veterans and Family Relief fund. No Rv hookups Limited space for Motorhomes. Call in advance if you need motorhome space. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Jim Smith @ 501-225- 9849 for further info.

Sep 14, 2008-001 - West Tawakoni TX CASI. Day After Chili By the Lake CCO. Held at Tawakoni City Park, 9 miles east of Quinlan on Hwy 276. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. Info Jackie Grose 903-883-4916. See cookoff previous day.

Sep 20, 2008-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Almost Last Chance CCO Day 1 of Almost Last Chance CCO, Benefits: CASI Scholarship Fund Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limit number of hook ups. $20/ night. Jackpot beans turn in at 12 noon, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a cake auction and a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday's information. Info Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net.

Sep 20, 2008-002 - Gonzales TX CASI. First Shot Cookoff. Held at J.B. Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Entry fee $20. turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. IBCA BBQ Cookoff, Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Jackpot Beans. Showmanship. Hookups available. Contact Sissy Mills 830-857-6247 sissyM@JDCOins .com. Shirley Breitschopf 830- 857-4142. See cookoff next day.

Sep 20, 2008-003 - Crane TX CASI. Crane County Junior Livestock Held at Crane City Park, limited hookups. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Crane County Junior Livestock. Make checks payable to Crane County Livestock. Contact Trish Barker 432-693-6696. Chili Grind ONLY.

Sep 20, 2008-004 - Flowery Branch GA CASI. 5th Annual Flowery Branch Car Show and Chili Cookoff. Held on Main St. Minutes away from beautiful Lake Lanier and all its amenities. Open and CASI chili competition, fees, no charge for Open Competition, $20 for CASI competitors. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI turn-in 12:30, Open turn-in 2 PM. Benefits Coats For Kids. Enjoy a true Festival Atmosphere in Historic Flowery Branch GA. Home of cool cars and hot chili. Music, games for the kids, food, vendors and local merchants abound. For more info on being a contestant or vendor please contact Steve Soucie, 770-967- 2934, ssouciel@charter.net or Charlotte Cornett at 678-698-1387. cornetfamilyga@yahoo.com. Visit web www.flowerybranchga.org. Trophies awarded for CASI winners, Cash prizes for Open Competition.

Sep 20, 2008-005 - Denham Springs LA CASI. Louisianna Multiple Sclerosis Chili Cook Off. Hosted by the BASS PRO SHOPS and sponsored by the IBEW Local Union 995, Baton Rouge, La. Cook off will be at the new BASS PRO SHOP I-12 exit 10 Denham Springs, La. Live music, auctions, Raffles and door prizes. CASI rules apply, Chili Grind Only $20 entry fee, turn in at 1:00 pm. People's choice entry $10 turn in at 2:00 pm. 50,000 Northwest Airlines miles to first place chili. Good for 2 round trip Northwest Airline tickets anywhere in the continental US. Louisiana unique trophies to top 3 chili's. Cooks dinner Friday night 6:30 to 8:00 in pavilion at KOA. Cook's meeting 9:00 AM Saturday. For more information, please contact Colin or Tonya Bamber at 225-686-2872, email tsbamber1@hotmail.com, or email ckbamber1@hotmail.com, KOA camp ground offering 15% discount to anyone associated with cookoff.

Sep 20, 2008-006 - Clemmons NC CASI. North Carolina Chili Championship. Held in Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Rd, located near Winston Salem. Benefits the March of Dimes. Entry fee $5, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Judy Roderick email jroderick@marchofdimes.com, 336- 723-4386.

Sep 20, 2008-007 - El Paso TX CASI. El Paso Chapter Cancer Society CCO. Held at Saturn Car Dealership located at 7750 Gateway East. Turn-in 2 PM. Cooks meeting 10 AM. Entry fee $18. Checks payable to Pod of The Pass. Contact Donna Von Gentz 915-855- 3129. Carol Straughan 915-852- 3599. Caroleptx@aol.com.

Sep 20, 2008-008 - Little Rock AR CASI. West Little Rock Lions Club 36th and Fairpark UALR parking lot # 15, Little Rock, AR. 72205, across the street from Lions World Services. Benefiting Lions World Service For the Blind. 1 PM turn in. Entry fee $20.00. BRING THROW DOWN CHILI!!! They will be selling tasting cups at the event starting at Noon. All proceeds from the tasting cups go to Lions World Services for the Blind. This is our third year to have the cookoff and are expecting more spectators than last year. And did I mention to BRING THROW DOWN CHILI. For further information call Tammy Johnson @ 501-920-6100 or 501-664- 7100 or call Bruce Smith @ 501- 312-8715 hbchili@sbcglobal.net.

Sep 20, 2008-009 - Corning NY CASI. Empire State Pod Cookoff to benefit Health Ministry of the Southern Tier. Entry fee $15, turn-in 1:30 PM. Trophies awarded for CASI Division. Freestyle Chili division first place wins $500. and $100 for first place Salsa & award for Best Booth. Further details www.nyschili.com. Held in conjunction with Gaffer District's Jazz and Harvest Festival along historic Market Street in Corning. Details at www.gafferdistrict.com. Visit Corning Museum of Glass and Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Make checks payable to the Empire State Pod. Contact Dave Grossman, 75 E. 4th Street, Corning, NY 14830; 607-962- 8593; email DoctorD@chilimix.com Cookoff held in Centerway Square.

Sep 20, 2008-010 - Bel Air MD CASI. Last Blast of Summer CCO Cancelled.

Sep 20, 2008-011 - Garland TX CASI. Kappa Beta Epsilon Sigma Alpha International CCO. Kappa Beta a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International is holding there very first chili cook off to benefit the March of Dimes and Easter Seals. The cook off will be held at the Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Dr. Please contact Phylis Ballard at (972) 754-4969. or dp2ballard@aol.com Chili cook off will have a 1 p.m. turn in, GRIND ONLY. Chili entry will be $20. Chili will have stoves for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Bean will be 50/50 with a 12 p.m. turn in and will pay 1st place. We will also have a raffle with 6 tickets for $5.00. Make checks payable to: Kappa Beta. Dave Hewlett Will assist the cookoff 214-695-3806. davehewlett@msn.com There will be camping for RV/s with a fee of $10 a night, water and elec.

Sep 20, 2008-012 - Farlington KS CASI. Crawford County State Park CCO Held at #1 West Lake Rd. Crawford State Park. Entry fee - $20.00. turn-in Noon. Chili grind only. Make checks payable to Friends of Crawford State Park. Fundraiser for playground equipment. Contact Kevin S. Smith 22 E. Lake Road Farlington, KS. 620-362-3237.

Sep 20, 2008-013 - Rio Medina TX CASI. 4th Annual Talk Like a Pirate Day CCO. Held at Texas Spirits Saloon in beautiful downtown Rio Medina, 6 miles north of Castroville on FM 471. Benefits Equine Therapy Center. 2 pm turn in, $18.00 entry fee Make checks payable to TX Spirits Saloon Information: Bob Steinle (210) 912-6146.

Sep 20, 2008-014 - Bruceville-Eddy TX CASI. Bruceville-Eddy Annual CCO. Chili $18.00 turn in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Beans $10.00 50/50 payback turn in noon. Silent aution,hand painted stove to be raffled off on Sunday. Do not have to be present to win. Unique trophy hand painted by local ems lady. Pot luck supper on Saturday night meat furnished. Next day cook-off for VFD. Contact Mavis Nelson rdnmrn@hot1.net 245-715- 4075 cell 254-486-2487 home

Sep 21, 2008-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Concho Valley Chili Pod Cookoff. Benefits: Concho Valley Chili Pod Charities Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limit number of hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in at 12 noon Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 2 day CCO. See Saturday's information. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net.

Sep 21, 2008-002 - Gonzales TX CASI. Sunday First Shot Cookoff. Held at J.B. Wells Park, Hwy 183S and Hwy 97, South of Guadalupe River. Entry fee $20. Turn-in Noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Sissy Mills 830-857-6247 email sissyM@JDCOins.com, or Shirley Breitschopf 830-857-4142.

Sep 21, 2008-003 - Oklahoma City OK CASI. Oklahoma Women's State Chili Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at State Fair- grounds, gate 3 off N. May Ave Turn - in 1 P. M. GRIND ONLY Entry fee $25 Benefits City Rescue Mission Info: Joe Spears 405-275-1164 or cell 405-650-3354

Sep 21, 2008-004 - Oklahoma City OK CASI. Oklahoma Men's State Chili Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC. Held at State Fair- grounds, gate 3 off N. May Ave Turn - in 1 P. M. GRIND ONLY Entry fee $25 Benefits C. A. R. E. Info: Joe Spears 405-275-1164 or cell 405-650-3354

Sep 21, 2008-005 - Bruceville-Eddy TX CASI. Sunday Bruceville-Eddy VFD CCO Chili $18.00 turn in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Hand painted stove to be raffled off do not have to be present to win. Mavis Nelson 254- 715-4075 cell 254-486-2487 home rdnmrn@hot1.net

Sep 26, 2008-001 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. FallsFest Chili Cookoff. Held in Lucy Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 9 PM. Benefits Junior League of Wichita Falls. Make checks payable to Junior League of Wichita Falls. CHILI GRIND ONLY. See cookoff next day. Contact Lee Cook 631-2626. RV parking no hookups. lcook@wfisd.net.

Sep 27, 2008-001 - Columbus NM CASI. Pancho Villa's Last Chance CCO This CCO is held at the South end of the Pancho Villa State Park. RV hookups and shelters are available at current park fee rates on a "first come, first served" basis. Limited local lodging is available at Martha's Bed & Breakfast 575-531-2467 or Hacienda De Villa 575-531-1000. Cook's pot luck Friday evening. US Passports will be required for entry into Palomas, Mexico and re- entry into the US. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to NMCS. Info Bud Barrick 575-382- 5107. teamorgan@peoplepc.com.

Sep 27, 2008-002 - Hobbs NM CASI. United Way Chili Festival at Lea County Event Center, next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino. Casino Tour Friday and Saturday Evening; Live Music; Auction, 50/50, Large Craft Show on Site; RV Hook-ups and Dry Camping Available. CASI Chili Entry Fee: $20; Turn In Time: 1:00 PM MT. For information contact: Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Hulme 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health & Environmental Inspections Possible*

Sep 27, 2008-003 - Lizton IN CASI. Last Chance Chili Cookoff. Held at Lizton Lions Club Park; S. Cherry Street & US 136/W. Main. sponosred by Lizton Lions Club. Registration from 8-9am. Cook's meeting at 9am. CASI Turn-in at 12:30pm. Chili Categories are CASI, Police/Fire, Lions Club, Anything Goes. CASI $20, all other categories $10 or 1/2 price w/CASI entry. In addition there will be a Dessert Contest. Entry fee is $10 for the Desert Contest For information or to register contact liztonlastchance@yahoo .com. Web: www.lastchancechili.com

Sep 27, 2008-004 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. FallsFest Chili Cookoff. Held at Lucy Park. Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. RV parking no hookups. Benefits Miracle League. Contact Lee Cook 631-2626. lcook@wfisd.net. See cookoff previous night.

Sep 27, 2008-005 - Cabot AR CASI. Greystone 2nd annual Chili Cookoff Held on Hwy 5 from Cabot to he Greystone Development. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks to Greystone Communities. Benefits Arkansas Childrens Hospital. Golf Tournament Friday the 26th of September benefitting Arkansas Childrens Hospital. Contact Bo Prewitt 9 Nicole Ct, N Little Rock AR 72118.

Sep 27, 2008-006 - San Angelo TX CASI. 13th Annual Cookin For Hospice Cancelled.

Sep 27, 2008-007 - Goldthwaite TX CASI. Last Point Shootout Cookoff. Benefiting Goldthwaite Volunteer Fire Dept. Held behind the Fire Station, 75 US Hwy 183 South. Entry fee CASI $18, Local chili $15,turn-in 2 PM. Kids Chili $10, turn-in Noon. 50/50 Beans $10, turn-in Noon. Peoples Choice. Silent auction and raffle. Ugly boot contest and crazy hat contest. Get the kids involved, cooks supply stove meat, recipe, spices and entry fee. Bring chili for peoples choice. RV parking no hookups. Goody bags for first 25 to register. Friday night cooks party, cooks supply desserts. Contact Big Jim McCraw 325-648 2676, 817-229-4449 cell. Email bigjim323@aol.com. See cookoff next day.

Sep 27, 2008-008 - Mineral Wells TX CASI. Sons of American Legion BBQ & Chili CCO. Held at American Legion Post 75, 75 American Legion DR, Mineral Wells, TX 76067. From the intersection of Hwy 180 (Hubbard ST.) and Hwy 281 (Oak Ave.) travel west on 180 to the west city park turn right on American Legion DR. Benefits Charities of the Sons of the American Legion. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Other Categories include Jackpot Pinto Beans $10 100% pay back, Pork Spare Ribs, Beef Brisket, « Jointed Chicken $18.00 each category or all three BBQ Categories for $50.00. Other turn in times include Jackpot beans 11:00 AM, Chicken 12:00 PM, Ribs 1:00 PM, and All Chili and Brisket at 2:00. Contact Roger Hensley: PO Box 1661, Mineral Wells, TX 76068 Contact Phone Numbers: 940-325-3048 or 817-357- 2574. Leave message or voicemail.

Sep 27, 2008-009 - Fort Stockton TX CASI. 2nd Annual Chili & BBQ Cookoff Wine and Music Festival. Held at the Fiesta Ball Room, 1-10 E. US 285. BBQ WTBA rules, 50% payback, Grand Champion $500. A Texas National Brisket Championship. Cowboy Up for CASA. CASI and Open chili $20, turn-in 2 PM. Beans $10, turn-in 11 AM. BBQ $20 each category or $50 for all. Chicken turn-in Noon. Pork Ribs 1 PM, Brisket 3 PM. Arts & crafts booths available for 9/26 thru 9/28 for $35. Cooks appreciation dinner on Friday night 7 to 9 PM. Gate proceeds to benefits CASA $10 per person per day. Children 12 free. Featured bands, Electric Cowboy on 9/26, 8 to 12 PM. The Shades 9/27, 8 to 1 AM. Contact Mark Schultz 432- 940-7869. See cookoff next day.

Sep 27, 2008-010 - Dickinson TX CASI. Almost Last Chance Cookoff Held at The Spishocks home at 5605 Jeffery. Plents of RV parking, no hookups. Contact Chuck 281-802-7034, or Dorothy 713-724-4059. Details to follow. See cookoff next day.

Sep 27, 2008-011 - San Angelo TX CASI. Lone Star Music Fest & Chili CCO. Location is Neff's Park between S. Chadbourne and S. Oakes on the river behind the River Stage. Fantasic trophies. All CASI paid members (that are cooking) will be given free tickets for the concert. So your not a member yet, join that day and you will be. This should be a good time for an all day event. Kinda like front roll pole. If you need electric please let me know. There are no electrical hookups where we will be camping. CASI chili $20.00 Beans $10. FMI: SAMMIE 325 656-8299

Sep 28, 2008-001 - Columbus NM CASI. Pancho Villa's 2nd Last Chance CCO This CCO is held at the South end of the Pancho Villa State Park. RV hookups and shelters are availalbe at current park fee rates on a "first come, first served" basis. US Passports will be required for entry into Palomas, Mexico and re-entry into the US. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to NMCS Contact Bud Barrick 575-382-5107. teamorgan@peoplepc.com. Benefits Friends of Pancho Villa Park. GROUND MEAT ONLY.

Sep 28, 2008-002 - Hobbs NM CASI. Last Chance Chili Cookoff. Held at Lea County Event Center, next to Zia Park Raceway and Casino. Benefits: Eagles Lodge Christmas Shopping Spree For Needy Children. CASI Chili Entry Fee: $20; Turn In Time: 12:00 PM MT. For information contact Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Kathy Hulme 575-390-6675 *New Mexico Health & Environment Inspections Possible*

Sep 28, 2008-003 - San Angelo TX CASI. SACA POD Chili Off last Chance Chili Cookoff. Held at 204 E. Ave L. For the San Angelo Cookers Association. Chili $20.00, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to SACA Pod. For info contact Sammie Plant 325-952- 8299, 325-952-2934.

Sep 28, 2008-004 - Goldthwaite TX CASI. Goldthwaite VFD Cookoff. Held behind the Fire Station at 75 US Hwy 183 South. Benefits the CASI Scholarship Fund. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. See cookoff previous day. Contact Big Jim McCraw 325-648-2676, cell 817-229-4449. bigjim323@aol.com.

Sep 28, 2008-005 - Garland TX CASI. Garland Elks 2008 Last Chance CCO Cancelled.

Sep 28, 2008-006 - Fort Stockton TX CASI. Sunday Ft Stockton Cookoff. Held at Fiesta Ball Room, 1-10 E. US 285. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Contact Mark Schultz 432- 940-7869. See cookoff previous day. Charity TBD.

Sep 28, 2008-007 - Dallas TX CASI. State Fair of Texas Chili CCO. Enter Lagow Gate from Fitzhugh Ave cooking area on parking lot by livestock barn. Benefits Creative Arts Dept. Entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM. Must have coleman pump up stove, no propane allowed. Fire extinguisher required. Meat must be brought into fair in cooled ice chests. Free fair entry to contestants. Make checks payable to Creative Arts Dept. Contact Creative Arts Dept, P.O. Box 150009, Dallas TX 75315 214-421- 8744. No public tasting. No cooking on grass. No overnight camping.

Sep 28, 2008-008 - Cooleemee NC CASI. Cooleemee Heritage Day CCO. Held in Historic Cooleemee at the Zachary House, 131 Church St. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. For the Cooleemee Civitans. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Contact Mike "Bubba" Williams 336-284-4567. Bubba@ncchili.com. visit www.ncchili.com for more information

Sep 28, 2008-009 - Dickinson TX CASI. Almost Sunday Last Chance CCO.. Held at the Spishocks home, 5605 Jeffery. Plenty of RV parking no hookups. Contact Chuck 281-802- 7034 or Dorothy 713-724-4059. Details to follow.

Sep 30, 2008-001 - Dickinson TX CASI. Last Chance Cookoff. Held at Spishocks home at 5605 Jeffery. Plenty of RV parking no hookups. Details to follow. Info Chuck 281-802-7034 or Dorothy 713- 724-4059.