May 24, 2013-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. CASI Memorial Day Chili Cook-Off Held at the Elks Lodge 216 15650 Market Hill, San Antonio TX 78256 near La Cantera Shopping Center I- 10 - Loop 1604. 3 Day Memorial Day CCO. Friday - Play Golf at Cedar Creek Golf Course. Friday evening meet and greet with cook's party. RV parking available; electric $15 or Comfort Inn (right next door) $69 night. You may arrive on Thursday and stay until Monday. More details to come. Contact: Bruce Pinnell, 210.372.0469 bruce@bigbruce.com; or Sharon Pinnell, 210.240.5483 sharon@bigbruce.com

May 25, 2013-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Memorial Legends Day 1 of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO, Benefits DESK. Held at Water Valley Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. We will have Jackpot beans with a turn in time of 12 noon Bean entry fee is $5.00. Chili turn in is at 2 PM. Chili entry fee is $18.00. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a raffle and a 50/50 pot. There will be a Domino and Washer Tournament. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Sunday's and Monday's information. For more information contact Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325-947-8753; cell phone 325-947-8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net

May 25, 2013-002 - San Antonio TX CASI. CASI Memorial Day Chili Cook-off Held at the Elks Lodge 216 15650 Market Hill, San Antonio TX 78256 near La Cantera Shopping Center I-10 - Loop 1604. 3 Day Memorial Day CCO. CASI Chili cook-off turn in at 2PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY $20 CASI rules apply. Checks payable to: SA Elks 216 benefiting Elks charities. RV parking available electric $15 or Comfort Inn (right next door) $69 night special rate. More details to come. Contact: Bruce Pinnell, 210.372.0469 bruce@bigbruce.com; or Sharon Pinnell, 210.240.5483 sharon@bigbruce.com

May 25, 2013-003 - Durant OK CASI. SOUTHWEST OPEN CHILI CHAMPIONSHIP Located at the Choctaw Casino Hwy 75 North Durant, OK. 74701 Benefits Koa Camp for Kids. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $25, turn in 1:00PM. Auto Qualifier for TICC 2013. Special room rates for the following hotels. Please ask for the chili cookoff rates. Choctaw Lodge 580.924.5100 Single $55, Dbl $65, Suite $75. Best Western Inn 580.924.7676 Single $64.99, Dbl $69.99. Comfort Inn & Suites 580.924.8881 $79.00. Choctaw KOA RV Park 800.562.6073 Full hookup rate $25. Contact Mel Fitzhenry 940- 704-0923 ; mel.fitzhenry@yahoo.com

May 25, 2013-004 - Tomball TX CASI. Tomball 2nd Annual Memorial Day Tomball 2nd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Chili Challenge held at Depot Plaza 201 S Elm Street Tomball, TX 77355. Come out and join us for the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Chili Challenge. Categories for Business Chili, CASI Chili, Business Margaritas and CASI Cooks Margaritas. Margarita entry fee is 5.00 for both Business and cooks. Business entry fee is 15.00. CASI entry fee 20.00, turn in 2:00PM. CASI rules apply. Benefits Tomball VFW and Tomball American Legion. Lots of public at this event. Hope to see you there. Contact Keith Karaff 281- 850-6387; kdkone@aol.com

May 25, 2013-005 - Mesquite TX CASI. 1ST Annual VFW Post 8785 CCO VFW Post 8785 Day 1 of the 2 Day Memorial Day CCO. 509 W. Main Street, Mesquite, TX. Benefits VFW Post 8785. Chili Grind only. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20.00 for CASI chili, turn in time 1:00PM, $5.00 for beans, turn in time Noon, No Rules Novice chili $15.00, turn in time 1:00PM. Limited RV space in back, no hook ups. Contact Nic Santangelo Cell # 214-228-8602 VFW Post 8785, Phone # 972-329- 9870 Email: thechilimonster@reagan.com

May 25, 2013-006 - Tombstone AZ CASI. Wyatt Earp Days Chili Cookoff See May 26th.

May 26, 2013-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Memorial Legends Day 2 of a 3 day Cook off Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO, This is Concho Valley Chili Pod's cookoff. Location: Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/ night. Chili turn in will be at 2 PM. Entry fee For chili is $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. There will be a Domino and Washer Tournament. Make checks Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Sunday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday's and Monday's information. For more information contact Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325- 947-8753; cell phone 325-650-1854

May 26, 2013-002 - San Antonio TX CASI. CASI Memorial Day Chili Cook-off Held at the Elks Lodge 216 15650 Market Hill, San Antonio TX 78256 near La Cantera Shopping Center I-10 - Loop 1604. 3 Day Memorial Day CCO. CASI Chili cook-off turn in at 2PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY $20 CASI rules apply. Checks payable to: SA Elks 216 benefiting Elks charities. RV parking available electric $15 or Comfort Inn (right next door) $69 night special rate. More details to come. Contact: Bruce Pinnell, 210.372.0469 bruce@bigbruce.com; or Sharon Pinnell, 210.240.5483 sharon@bigbruce.com

May 26, 2013-003 - Durant OK CASI. North of the Brazos Pod Cookoff Held at the Choctaw Casino Hwy 75 North Durant, OK. 74701. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 12:00PM. Contact Mel Fitzhenry 940-704-0923; mel.fitzhenry@yahoo.com

May 26, 2013-004 - Mesquite TX CASI. Day 2 VFW Post 8785 CCO VFW Post 8785 Day 2 Memorial Day CCO. 509 W. Main Street, Mesquite, TX. 75149. Benefits VFW Post 8785. Chili Grind only. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20.00 for CASI chili, turn in time noon, Limited RV space in back, no hook ups. Contact Nic Santangelo Cell # 214-228-8602 VFW Post 8785, Phone # 972-329-9870 Email: thechilimonster@reagan.com

May 26, 2013-005 - Tombstone AZ CASI. Wyatt Earp Days Chili Cookoff Located on Allen Street in front of OK Corral. CASI rules apply. Need a popup canopy. Charity is Tombstone Lions Club. Turn-in time is 1:00PM. Entry fee is $20. Make checks payable to High Desert Pod. For information contact Greg Monger, 520-417- 9948. 4930 Marconi Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. **This cookoff is on Advertising Probation**

May 27, 2013-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Memorial Legends Day 3 Day 3 of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Legions CCO, This CCO benefits the Great Pepper's Meeting. CCO location is Water Valley at Seymour Crossing Harper Park located on South FM 2034 off of US Highway 87. Limited number of hook ups. $20/night. Chili turn in at 12 PM. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday's and Sundays information. For more information, contact Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325-947- 8753; cell phone 325-650-1854 or garjans@suddenlink.net

May 27, 2013-002 - San Antonio TX CASI. CASI Memorial Day Chili Cook-off Held at the Elks Lodge 216 15650 Market Hill, San Antonio TX 78256 near La Cantera Shopping Center I-10 - Loop 1604. 3 Day Memorial Day CCO. CASI Chili cook-off entry fee $20, turn in 1PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. CASI rules apply. Checks payable to: SA Elks 216 benefiting Elks charities. RV parking available electric $15 or Comfort Inn (right next door) $69 night special rate. More details to come. Contact: Bruce Pinnell, 210.372.0469 bruce@bigbruce.com; or Sharon Pinnell, 210.240.5483 sharon@bigbruce.com

Jun 1, 2013-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. Alamo Area Pod Cook Off To be held at San Antonio TX Elks Lodge #216 15650 Market Hill San Antonio TX. Near IH10 and Loop 1604. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM. Chili Grind only. Benefits CASI Scholarship Fund. RV hook up for electricity $15 for the weekend payed to the Elks Lodge. RSVP please for breakfast 210-697-3331. Friday arrival is fine. Contact Connie Schrade 210-823-3272

Jun 1, 2013-002 - Stafford TX CASI. 33rd Annual Space City Pod CCO 33rd Annual Space City Pod CCO held at Elks 151, 10150 W. Airport Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477. CASI rules apply. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 2:00, Jackets to be given to top 10 chilis and top 3 shows. Casa Fiesta Jackpot Beans, entry $12 but bring a grocery receipt showing you bought Casa Fiesta products and the entry is $10, turn in 11:00. Dessert-Off, entry $5.00, bring ANY whole dessert you wish with presentation being a part of the judging - remaining desserts to be used for our evening meal so plan on leaving the dessert, turn in noon. Silent auction filled with wonderful items including many past TICC winners chili spices and instructions to make their winning chili, including our current winner, TJ Cannon's spices. Benefits Laura Recovery Center for Missing Children. This is a two day event see Sunday June 2nd. Music by Nigel both nights. Elks 151 has a great pool, so don't forget your swimsuits and towels. RV parking with limited hookups and plenty of dry camping. Recommended hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, 281-491-7700, Homewood Suites by Hilton, 281-265-2760,Days Inn & Suites 281-240-8100, Hampton Inn 281-565-0559 Contact Susan Armand, 713-248-0681 or susanandken@prodigy.net

Jun 1, 2013-003 - Floris IA CASI. Iowa Flag Day CASI cookoff Iowa Flag Day CASI cookoff. Held on Floris Main Street. Benefits Floris Iowa Fire Department. CASI rules apply. Turn in 1:00 PM. Entry Fee $20.00. Contact Virgil Johnson Phone 641-684-4525 or cell 641-455-9210 Email Roylene1@gmail.com

Jun 1, 2013-004 - Odessa TX CASI. SAL's American Legion Post 430 Held at 2701 E 8th St. American Legion Odessa, TX 79761 Benefits SAL's. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $18, turn in 2:00PM. Beans entry fee $5, turn in at 1:00PM. Contact Amy Patton 432- 853-3083 ; amy_patton@yahoo.com

Jun 1, 2013-005 - Broken Arrow OK CASI. Green Country Pod Chili Cook Off Green Country Pod Chili Cook Off at The Crawford Compound located at 23400 E. 111 St. S. Broken Arrow, OK 74014 CASI rules apply. Benefits Green Country Chili Pod. Chili Grind - CASI Chili Turn In Time 1:00PM CST Junior Cook Off Turn In Time 12:30PM CST. Cooks Meeting 11:00 AM CST. Entry Fee $20.00 for CASI no cost for Juniors. Contact Lorinda or Everett Crawford 918- 271-2421 ;crawfordchili@gmail.com

Jun 1, 2013-006 - Fort Worth TX CASI. Worth Trailers Chili Cookoff Come join us for the first ever Worth Trailers CCO. This cook off will be held at 4300 East Loop 820 South Ft. Worth, TX 76119. Prizes awarded for 1st thru 10th place chili. Plenty of room for EZ ups, no campers please. If the weather is bad we have room to cook inside. Benefits Cowtown Charities. CASI rules apply, entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM. Grind only. Jackpot beans turn in noon with a $5.00 entry fee pays 1st - 3rd. Contact Gerald Casey 817-798-2114; gcasey8@sbcglobal.net

Jun 1, 2013-007 - Lone Oak TX CASI. Bull Creek CASI CCO Held in the Town Square. 207 Katy St, Loan Oak, TX. 14 miles south of Greenville, TX. on HWY 69 in front of the City Hall. Held under the Pavilion behind the stores on HWY 69. Turn right at the stop light. CASI rules apply. Chili Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Chili Grind Only. Beans $5 pays top 3, turn-in at Noon. Benefits Hunt County Advocacy Center. Contact Dorothy Miller 903-662-5584, 903-662-5109 or Amanda L. Blankenship 903-408- 4146 or Paul Seastrunk 972-978- 2645. Sad Rags for winners as usual. Some hookups available by pavilion

Jun 1, 2013-008 - Summerfield NC CASI. No Frills Back Yard Cookoff Cook off will be held at the home of John Stevens, 286 Spring Creek Road, Summerfield, NC. This will be a pod cook-off and CASI only. $20 entry fee and turn in at 12pm EST. Grind Only. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. More info at www.facebook.com\PiedmontPepperPod or joel@ncchili.com.

Jun 1, 2013-009 - El Paso TX CASI. Miracle Network CCO This cookoff has been cancelled

Jun 1, 2013-010 - Cornville AZ CASI. YCS Pod in the Park CCO Held at 9950 E Cornville RD. Cornville, AZ. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $10, turn in 1:00PM MST People's choice chili starting at 11:00AM. Benefits Cornville Community Association. For additional information contact Jerry Lee 623-388-9748 ; 623-388- 9748 ; alchemistchili@gmail.com

Jun 1, 2013-011 - Cholla Bay MX CASI. Annual JJ's Cantina CCO Annual JJ's Cantina CCO (Rocky Point) Mexico. CASI Rules. 2 PM turn in. $10 entry fee. Benefits Santa Claus Club. Cook's Party Fri. and Sat. night. Beach, Sun, Tequila, Bikini. Info: Madjack at 480-648-7689 States,or 011 521 638 105 9734 (Mexico) or e-mail azmadjack@prodigy.net.

Jun 1, 2013-012 - Everett WA CASI. Silver Firs Safeway CCO * This cookoff is on Advertising Probation* Held at 5802 134th Pl SE Everett, WA. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM PST. Benefits Prostate Cancer Awareness. Contact Lynne Brokaw 206-364- 5198 ; llbrokaw@gmail.com

Jun 2, 2013-001 - San Antonio TX CASI. After Alamo Area Pod Cook Off To be held at San Antonio TX Elks Lodge #216 15650 Market Hill San Antonio TX. Near IH10 and Loop 1604. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Benefits San Antonio Elks lodge. Contact Connie Schrade 210-823- 3272

Jun 2, 2013-002 - Stafford TX CASI. 33rd Annual Space City Pod CCO 33rd Annual Space City Pod CCO held at Elks 151, 10150 W. Airport Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477. CASI rules apply. CASI GRIND ONLY chili, entry fee $15, turn in 1:00. 2nd Annual Frank & Barbara Fox Omelet-Off, turn in 9:00, FREE entry, $10 judging fee that includes sampling a wide variety of freshly made omelets, champagne, judging gifts. You must use a minimum of 3 eggs for your omelet. Benefits Elks 151. This is a two day event. See Saturday June 1st. Music by Nigel both nights. Elks 151 has a great pool, so don't forget your swimsuits and towels. RV parking with limited hookups and plenty of dry camping. Recommended hotels, (although some might be a little closer we do not recommend them), please choose one of the following: Courtyard by Marriott, 12655 Southwest Freeway, Stafford, Tx 77477, 281- 491-7700, Homewood Suites by Hilton, 4520 Techniplex Drive, Stafford, Tx 77477, 281-265- 2760, Days Inn & Suites, 4630 Techniplex Drive, Stafford, Tx 77477, 281-240-8100, Hampton Inn, 4714 Techniplex Drive, Stafford, Tx 77477, 281-565-0559. Contact Susan Armand, 713-248-0681 or susanandken@prodigy.net

Jun 7, 2013-001 - Amarillo TX CASI. There's No Excuse For CHILD ABUSE Held at Western Cowpunchers Hwy 287 North, Exit FM 1719 on access/frontage road, Amarillo, TX 79108. Benefits Evyn Vaughn Foundation. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $25, turn in 8:00PM. SALSA - Entry Fee $20, turn in at 7:30PM. 1st thru 3rd receive Awards. IBCA BBQ Cookoff Saturday, June 8, 2013. $180.00 for all IBCA BBQ. Extra Categories include; Burger, Green Chili, Margarita Mix off. Contact Carmen Nichols 806-640-7431 cln2011fund@aol.com

Jun 8, 2013-001 - Gardner KS CASI. Gardner Festival of the Trails CCO Located downtown Gardner, KS. This cookoff is for the Ryder Cup, in honor of Larry Ryder. CASI rules apply. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 3:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Homestyle entry fee $20, turn in 3:30PM. Wings entry fee $5, turn in 4:00PM. Salsa entry fee $5 turn in 300PM. Check in starts at 10:30AM on Shawnee Street in front of Gardner Elementary. Parking will be at the Johnson County Fair Grounds. Contact Shelley Kroencke gladiatorchili@yahoo.com to pre- register visit: http://www.festivalonthetrails.com /chili-cook-off.cfm?

Jun 8, 2013-002 - Cheyenne WY CASI. Peppers on the Plaza Located at 121 W. 15th St. Cheyenne, WY 82001. CASI rules apply. Categories will be Salsa, Green and CASI. Entry is $25 for one, $35 for two or all three for $40. Turn in times are Salsa 11:30AM, Green 12:00PM and CASI 1:00PM. Benefits Cheyenne Depot Museum, Cheyenne Lions Club and CDM Foundation. Make checks payable to Cheyenne Depot Museum, Inc. Contact Cheyenne Depot Museum at PO Box 2160 Cheyenne, WY 82003 ; 307-632-3905 ; info@cheyennedepotmuseum.org for more information.

Jun 8, 2013-003 - Corsicana TX CASI. Dawg Daze Of Summer Sooner Come join us at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossing Blvd. From I-45, take exit 229 (Hwy 287) go east on 287 and take the first right at Corsicana Crossing Blvd. This is the first day of a 2-day event with plenty of paved parking for day cooks and RVs (no hookups). Friday night RV arrivals welcomed. Entry fee $20.00 turn-in 1PM. CASI rules, GRIND ONLY; Junior division, ages 8-17 entry fee $10.00 turn-in 1PM. CASI rules, GRIND ONLY; 50/50 Beans entry fee $10.00 turn-in 11AM. Great raffle items. Benefits the Humane Society Navarro County - Spay/Neuter Program. See cookoff Sunday. For more information contact Kay Lefler 972-872-2297, 972-351-3174, dlkl9046@gmail.com.

Jun 8, 2013-004 - Batavia IL CASI. 21st Annual Chillini Pod CCO Held at the Batavia Viking Lodge at 104 Van Nortwick Ave (NE corner of Van Nortwick and Houston St) in Batavia. Cookoff will benefit Chillini Pod GP Meeting Fund.Turn-in time is 1:00 pm, entry fee $20.00, CASI rules apply. Salsa competition, entry is $5.00 and turn-in at noon. Make check payable to Chillini Pod, mail to John Gastaldello,5125 Grand Ave, Downers Grove IL 60515. Contact John at 630-963-0160, or gosto1@comcast.net.

Jun 8, 2013-005 - El Paso TX CASI. Skyline Optimist Chili Cookoff Skyline Optimist Chili Cookoff located at 5050 Yvette in Northeast El Paso. Entry fee $20.00, turn in 2:00PM. Possible Junior cookoff also. RV parking in north parking lot next to club, no hook ups. For more information Bobby Elliott 915-755-4419;coachili@aol.com or Ron Perkins 915-241-3189

Jun 8, 2013-006 - Seguin TX CASI. CRV @ Comanche Crossing Held at 2080 FM 477 Seguin, TX. CASI rules apply. Benefits County Line VFD. Entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM. Covered Pavillion. Plenty of room for RV's - no hook ups. Fire Dept. will have food available. Silent auction. For additional information contact Sabrina Klietz 830-534-8224 ; sabrina8155@yahoo.com

Jun 8, 2013-007 - Denton TX CASI. Summer Showdown **This cookoff is on Advertising Probation** Held at the North TX Fair Grounds 2217 N Carroll Blvd. Denton, TX 76201. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Benefits N TX Fair Assoc. Make checks payable to N Tx Fair Assoc. Contact Jimmy Rodgers 1701 Ft Worth Dr. Denton, TX 76201. 940-594-7301; Jsrodgers3@hotmail.com Also BBQ Cookoff, for the BBQ info. Marion Arnold at 940-268- 7193 or go to ntfair.com. Also Washers, Horseshoe, and Cornhole Tournament.

Jun 8, 2013-008 - Spokane WA CASI. Spokane Public Market Annual CCO Cancelled

Jun 8, 2013-009 - Brownfield TX CASI. 12th Annual Knights of Columbus *This cookoff is on Advertising Probation* Knights of Columbus 12th Annual Great American Cook-off. Held at Terry County/Coleman Park. Benefits Knights of Columbus Council 12292. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM. Contact Jimmy Garza 806-891-9668 Kidd76@valornet.com

Jun 9, 2013-001 - Corsicana TX CASI. Day After Dawg Daze Held at Gander Mountain, 3301 Corsicana Crossing Blvd. This is the second day of a 2-day event. See Saturday cookoff for directions. Plenty of paved parking for day cooks and RVs (no hookups). No frills. Entry fee $18.00 turn-in at Noon. CASI rules, GRIND ONLY. Benefits the Humane Society Navarro County General Funds. For more information contact Kay Lefler 972-872-2297, 972-351-3174, dlkl9046@gmail.com

Jun 9, 2013-002 - Seguin TX CASI. Cowboy and Indian CCO Held at 2080 FM 477 Seguin, TX. Benefits Cuadallupe Co. Sheriff's Advocacy Center. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Covered Pavillion. Plenty of RV parking - no hook ups. Fire dept will have food available. See cookoff previous day. For additional information contact Kathy Auten 830-372-1952 ; kauten@gves.net

Jun 14, 2013-001 - Fort Smith AR CASI. Miss Laura's Friday Night Social Held at Columbus Acres, 10203 Columbus Acres Road (Hwy 71 & Brooken Hill). Benefiting Belch Chili Pod (pod cookoff). CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn- in 7:00PM. GROUND MEAT ONLY. Jackpot Bean Cookoff turn-in 6:00PM. Entry fee $5. Limited RV parking, no hook-ups. See Sat. cookoff. Info: Guy E. Smith 479-646-9444 or 479-650-9444 or gsmith@prodigy.net.

Jun 15, 2013-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. Riverrunners/ALA 533 Located at American Legion 533, 3003 Loop 150 East, Bastrop, TX 78602. CASI Rules Apply. 2:00PM CASI turn in. $20 entry fee. Chili Grind Only. RV Parking no hookups. Two day event. River Runners providing breakfast both days. Saturday Cooks Party meal and entertainment. Great Silent Auction, raffle, cake walk, and 50/50. For more information contact Crystal Dear at 512-844- 6668.

Jun 15, 2013-002 - Durham NC CASI. Bull City Chili Challenge Held in Durham Central Park in downtown Durham, NC. at Foster and Hunt Street. Proceeds benefit the Durham Central Park. CASI chili, open chili, Jr. chili, restaurant chili and salsa (restaurant & individual) will be judged. Salsa turn-in at 11:00AM, chili turn-in at Noon. We're expecting a good crowd again, so please bring throwdown! Entry fee is $20 for CASI chili, $10 for freestyle and salsa. Juniors and restaurants are free. Checks payable to the Piedmont Pepper Pod. Cook's party on Friday night @ Adrienne's house for anyone who is in town. ***All vehicles need to be moved from the cooking area by 8:00 AM. *** Please call or email for more information and to let us know you're coming: adrienneg@gmail.com, call 919-604- 5262 or web at https://www.facebook.com/PiedmontP epperPod.

Jun 15, 2013-003 - El Paso TX CASI. El Paso National Flag Day CCO The cookoff is held at the Flag Memorial Park located at the corner of Gateway North and Diana very near Cohen Stadium. Look for the flag and flag pole. CASI RULES APPLY. Entry fee $20.00. Turn-in time 1:00 pm. Make checks payable to Pod of The Pass. Benefits the El Paso Chapter National Flag. Contact Bobby Elliott; 915-755- 4419 or coachili@aol.com

Jun 15, 2013-004 - Fort Smith AR CASI. 30th Annual Judge Issac C Parker's 30th Annual Judge Issac C Parker's Memorial Chili Cookoff & Arkansas State Open Barbecue Championship held at Columbus Acres, 10203 Columbus Acres Road (Hwy 71 So & Brooken Hill) Fort Smith. Benefiting Boy's Shelter of Fort Smith. CASI rules apply. Fee $20, turn-in 12 noon. BBQ cook off same day. Entry fee $20 each category, turn-in every 30 minutes starting at 12:30PM. 3rd Annual Open Wings cookoff turn-in 2:30PM, entry fee $20. Make checks payable to Boy's Shelter of Fort Smith. Limited RV parking, no hook-ups. See previous day cookoff. Info: Guy E. Smith at 479-650-9444 or 479- 646-9444 or argsmith@prodigy.net.

Jun 15, 2013-005 - Winchester IN CASI. Winchester Chili Challenge "Come and be Judged". Held on the Historic Winchester, Indiana Courthouse Square, 100 S. Main St. and benefiting the Junefest Scholarship Fund. Registration and set-up begins at 8am. Mandatory Cooks Meeting at 9am. CASI $20, turn-in 12noon. Homestyle $15 or cook both for $30. Jr's $5.00. Festival begins at 10am and Public tasting begins at 12noon. Various activities throughout the day include Bandstand on the Square, Manifolds on Main Street-Classic Car Show, Divas of Desserts/King of Carbs-Dessert Challenge, Artisans and Crafters and Beverage Pavilion with great variety of food vendors. Please make extra throw-down as public attendance is expected. Make Checks payable to and mail to: East Central Indiana June Festival, P.O. Box 244, Winchester, IN 47394. For more information contact Jill Keener at courthousechilichallenge@comcast.n et or Darin Jester 317-319-4961, flashoverchili@sbcglobal.net Registration accepted on-site day of cco.

Jun 15, 2013-006 - Irving TX CASI. Knights of Columbus Council 5243 Knights of Columbus Council 5243 CASI CCO Beans $5 Turn in noon pay top 3. Chili entry $20 turn in 1 PM. Chili Grind only. CASI Rules Apply. Trophies for top 3 and 1st show certificates for chili 4th thru 10th Place and Show 2-3 places. Location Knights of Columbus Hall 2906 Rock Island Road Irving, TX 75060. Directions From 183 (Airport Freeway), follow Beltline Road South to Rock Island Road, go left on Rock Island. The KC Hall will be on the right about a 1/4 mile past Briery. Benefits West, TX. Relief Fund. In case of bad weather cooks can cook inside. Contact Rene Rodriguez 469-835-0782 or (972) 313-9227 Email txrene.rodriguez@hotmail.com RV parking is available, but no water or electric hookups. Quite Inverters are allowed and water is available from the KC Hall. Large concrete parking area.

Jun 15, 2013-007 - Mabank TX CASI. First Annual "Puttin' On The Dog" Held at the Mabank Rodeo Pavillion, located on business 175, behind the rodeo arena. RV spots (no hookups) Benefits Twisted Branch Aussie Ranch (TBar) Dog Rescue. Make checks payable to Twisted Branch Aussies. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $18, turn in 2:00PM. Grind Only. Next day cookoff to benefit local dog rescue. More information to follow. Two day dog adoption event, vendors, pet contests, Sat. night dance. Rain or shine. Contact Robin Fox 327 University Ave. Waxahachie, TX 75165. Phone 214-448-4984 ; robinfoxmusic@aol.com

Jun 15, 2013-008 - Chugwater WY CASI. 28th Annual Chugwater Chili Cookoff Held at Staats Park, Corner of 2nd and Bowie, Town of Chugwater, Wyoming. This is the Wyoming State Championship Cookoff. TICC Auto qualifier. CASI rules apply. CASI entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Live Entertainment, games, bike rack, art show, car show and more. Benefits Chug. Economic Dev., Chug. Community Ctr., Chug. Ambulance, Chug. Fire. Chug. Historical Group. Make advanced checks to Chugwater Chili Cookoff. Contact Karen Guidice 307-331-5761 ; kareng@highplainsedd.org

Jun 15, 2013-009 - Burleson TX CASI. Schooners Bar & Grill RV parking available(no hookups),Event location is 2614 East Renfro [exit #36 off I-35W Burleson, TX 76028. Benefits American Legion Post 624(ALMAC) $50.00 dollar VISA gift Card to first place chili. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM. JACKPOT BEANS $5.00 entry, turn in at Noon ,no rules food will be available for purchase. Contact Ronnie 817-715- 6366

Jun 15, 2013-010 - Hereford TX CASI. Fly The Flag For Flag Day Held at the VFW Post 4818 Veteran Park Road, Hereford, TX 79045. Benefits Ladies Auxillary. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Make checks payable to Ladies Auxillary. For additional information contact Tamara Christian 201 NW 12th St. Dimmitt, TX. 79027 ; 903-520-1143

Jun 15, 2013-011 - Hobbs NM CASI. Crusade for Kidney Cancer **This cookoff is on Advertising Probation** Crusade for Kidney Cancer cookoff to be held at the Moose Lodge 2084. 2920 W Marland Blvd Hobbs NM 88240. Benefits Carmela Runnels Kidney Cancer Fund. Day 1 of 2 day cookoff. Saturday, Breakfast and Registration at 9am. Turn in at 2pm NM time. Entry Fee 20.00 CASI Rules Apply. Chili Grind only. Friday night 1.00 chili dogs. Saturday 50/50, bake auction, silent auction, minnow races, Raffle for 32" flat screen, live music and chicken fry dinner for 7.00. Will have dry camping. For more info. Contact Paul Mulkey 575-390- 6184/Brandy Reid 575-390-4835

Jun 16, 2013-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. Riverrunners/ALA 533 Located at American Legion 533, 3003 Loop 150 East, Bastrop, TX 78602. CASI Rules Apply. 1:00PM CASI turn in. $18 entry fee. Chili Grind Only. RV Parking no hookups. Two day event. River Runners providing breakfast both days. For more information contact Crystal Dear at 512-844-6668.

Jun 16, 2013-002 - Mabank TX CASI. 2nd Day "Puttin' On The Dog" CCO Held at the Mabank Rodeo Pavillion, located on business 175, behind the rodeo arena. RV spots (no hookups) Benefits Local Dog Rescue. Two day dog adoption event, vendors, pet contests, Sat. night dance. Rain or shine. More information to follow. Contact Robin Fox 327 University Ave. Waxahachie, TX 75165. Phone 214-448-4984 ; robinfoxmusic@aol.com

Jun 16, 2013-003 - Hobbs NM CASI. Crusade for Kidney Cancer **This cookoff is on Advertising Probation** Hobbs NM CASI Day 2 Sunday. Held at the Moose Lodge 2084. Located at 2920 W Marland Blvd. Hobbs NM 88240. Benefiting Moose Lodge 2084. Breakfast and Registration at 9am. Turn in at 12pm NM Time. Chili grind only. CASI Rules Apply. $20.00 Entry Fee. Dry camping. See Day 1 for more info. Contact Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or Brandy Reid 575-390-4835

Jun 22, 2013-001 - Grand Lake CO CASI. 30th Annual State of Colorado Champ COME CELEBRATE WITH US! - The 30th Annual State of Colorado CASI Red, Green Chili and Salsa Championships! Auto Qualifier. Cook at 9,000 feet in a COOL grass park surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains in beautiful Grand Lake, Colorado. $25 to cook in either the State of Colorado CASI Red, the State of Colorado Green or the State of Colorado Salsa divisions. Cook in two divisions for $35 or all three divisions for $40. This event is CASI sanctioned. CASI Rules Apply. CASI red turn- in is 1PM. Benefits various Grand Lake Fire Department charities and the National CASI Scholarship Fund. All cooks that register and pay by June 1, 2013 will receive a special chili cookoff momento. Checks are payable to the Colorado Chili Pod and can be sent to 1670 Broadway, Suite 3000, Denver, Colorado 80202. For chili cookoff information, please contact John Montgomery at 303-831-5061. For lodging information, please contact the Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce at (800) 531-1019

Jun 22, 2013-002 - Garland TX CASI. Garland Elks Lodge #1984 CCO Held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek. 972-278-5300. CASI Rules Apply. Jr. Division Chili $5 with turn-in at Noon. Beans Competition $5, Noon turn-in. Payback TOP 3 WINNERS. CASI Chili entry $20 with 1 PM turn in. Chili 1st thur 3rd place will receive a stove. Lots of Motor home trailer parking but no hook ups. Silent Auction and Raffles. Make check payable to Garland Elks Lodge #1984, Benefits Garland Elks many charities. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Dave Hewlett 214-695-3806 davehewlett@msn.com

Jun 22, 2013-003 - Wichita KS CASI. Kansas State Chili Championship To be held at Cabela's, 2427 N. Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67226. Auto Qualifier for 2013 TICC. CASI rules apply. Chili Grind only. CASI - $25 Turn in: 12PM, Homestyle-$20 Turn in: 12:30PM, Beans $5 Turn in: 12:30PM, Salsa $5 Turn in: 11AM. Silent Auction and Raffles. Hampton Inn, 2433 N. Greenwich RD, Wichita, KS 67226, 316-636-5594. Mention CASI for special rates. Dry Camping Available. For more information, email Ethel Hewlett Sunflower.Chili@yahoo.com.

Jun 22, 2013-004 - Ottumwa IA CASI. Pro Balloon Cookoff Held in Ottumwa Park. Benefits Hospice of Wapello County. CASI rules apply. Turn in 12:00 noon. Entry fee $20.00. Junior cookoff (under 18) $5.00 Turn in 12:30 PM Iowa Pod meeting will follow the cookoff. Contact Virgil Johnson Phone 641-684-4525 or cell 641-455-9210. Email Roylene1@gmail.com

Jun 22, 2013-005 - Odessa TX CASI. Odessa Shrine Club Cookoff Located at 301 N. Tom Green, Odessa, TX 79761. Maverick Bean Competition turn-in 1:00PM, Chili turn-in 2:00PM. Entry fee $20 Chili Grind-CASI Rules apply. Auction 3:30PM. Contact Brad Elliott 432-230-0708 MORE INFO TO FOLLOW

Jun 22, 2013-006 - Horn Lake MS CASI. American Legion Post 134 American Legion Post 134 - Goodman Road, Horn Lake ,MS. Fee $20.00, turn in 1:00PM. CASI rules apply. Local $10.00 and if both $25.00. Turn in time 1:00PM. They will be selling raffle tickets. If need more information contract Lynne Murry at 662-526- 5722 or lynnemurry@gmail.com

Jun 22, 2013-007 - Waco TX CASI. Proud of Texas POD Chili Cook Off The 2nd Annual Proud Of Texas POD Chili Cook Off will be held on Sat. June 22, 2013 at Karem Shrine Pavilion @ 400 Karem Circle off of Hwy 185 and Hwy 6 N. of Waco, TX. Entry Fee $18.00, Turn in time 2:00PM. CASI rules apply. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Friday Night Fish Fry all you can eat $8.00. There will be a Live Auction on Friday night as well. Saturday's Event's start off with a Breakfast, as well as Craft Vendors, Bake Sale, Silent Auction and More. Heart of Texas Triple Crown BBQ will also be held Friday & Saturday Sanctioned by LSBS. $100.00 Entry Fee for one or all 3 meats (Chicken, Pork Spare Ribs, and Brisket). Other Contest are, OPEN BEANS, Salsa, Hot Wings, & JR. Chicken (meat will be provided for Wings & JR. Chicken ONLY!) Entry Fee $10.00 Each Catagory. 75% Pay Back to Top 3 Winners in all Catagories, Except JR. Chicken Top 3 will be awarded Plaques. Plenty of RV PARKING NO HOOK UPS! NO 4 Wheelers Allowed, Golf Carts ONLY! Day Trippers bring any Ezee up for shade. NO ELECTRICY AVAILABLE! For more information on CHILI Contact Dianne Stimson @ Winksintexas@aol.com or 254-855- 2767 For more Information on the BBQ Contact Donna Conrad @ Dangergail@aol.com or 254-855-4733

Jun 22, 2013-008 - Langley BC CASI. B.C. Provincial Championship Held at the Cascades Casino, Langley. Entry fee $25, turn in 2:00PM. CASI rules apply. Benefits Firefighters' Burn Fund. Info and online registry www.canadianfestivalofchiliandbbq. com . For more information contact Fred Roycroft 3422 Lancaster St., Port Coquitlam, B.C., Canada, V3B 4R3. 604-312- 4634 ; FRoycroft@gmail.com

Jun 22, 2013-009 - Forest Hill TX CASI. 2nd Annual TTRC Cookoff 2nd Annual Tip Top Riding Club Cookoff. Held at 5139 Glenn Ct. Forest Hill, TX 76140 CASI rules apply. Ground Meat Only. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Beans entry fee $5, turn in 12:00PM. Junior cooks turn in 12:00PM. Contact Bobby Kirby 125 N Joplin Rd Kennedale, TX 76060 682-438-7917; bonk142004@yahoo.com

Jun 22, 2013-010 - Amarillo TX CASI. 1st Annual Jimmy & Danny Campbell 1st Annual Jimmy & Danny Campbell Memorial Chili Cookoff to be held at the Khiva Temple at 305 S. 5th Amarillo, TX. CASI Chili turn in at 1:00PM. Entry fee $25. CASI rules apply. Open Division Turn in at 1:00PM. Entry fee $15 or enter both for $30. Goody bags for the 1st 50 cooks. Raffle items, 50/50 drawing, Awards. To pre-register or for more information contact Rodney Lilly at 806-373-9774 or Carol Lilly at 806-674-5254.

Jun 23, 2013-001 - Garland TX CASI. DAM POD Friends of CASI Held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive. Garland Texas. Cross street is Centerville and Duck Creek. Cook in the park or on the patio. CASI Rules Apply. $20.00 entry fee for chili. Chili turn-in 12 PM. Charity will be the DAM POD Friends Of CASI. Make checks payable to CASI DAM POD Contact Dave Hewlett 214-695-3806 davehewlett@msn.com CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jun 23, 2013-002 - Wichita KS CASI. Sunflower POD Cookoff To be held at Cabela's, 2427 N. Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67226. Benefits Sunflower POD Charities. CASI - $20 Turn in.12PM, Homestyle - $10 Turn in: 12:30PM. CASI rules apply. Chili Grind Only. Hampton Inn. 2433 N. Greenwich RD. Wichita, KS 67226, 316-636-5594. Mention CASI for special rates. Dry Camping Available. For more information, email Ethel Hewlett @ Sunflower.Chili@yahoo.com..

Jun 29, 2013-001 - Sierra Blanca TX CASI. Sierra Blanca July 4th CCO The CCO is held at the Sierra Blanca Community Park. Often times, Friday night is "Movie on the Wall" night, open to everyone, free of charge. Saturday night there is usually a "Community Dance" in the park. Beans, Salsa, and Guacamole competition $5 for each category. This CCO benefits the Sierra Blanca Community "Seniors Scholarship Program". RV dry camping at the park is available free. RV parks are also located in central Sierra Blanca. Motels are available too. CASI rules apply. CASI entry fee $20.00. Turn-in 4:00 p.m. Make checks payable to The Pod of the Pass. Contact Bud Barrick 575-382- 5107 or teamorgan@q.com

Jun 29, 2013-002 - Edmond OK CASI. Elks Summer Splash Located at 1-35 North to Exit 146, E on Waterloo Rd. 0.5 mi to Lodge on North. Benefits various Elks charities. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 1:00PM. Ground Meat Only. Make checks payable to Hooch Pod. Inside cooking available. Hamburgers, hotdogs and fries for sale. Cash bar available. No outside alcohol allowed. Open Division anything goes entry fee $10, turn in 12:00PM. $50 first place for open. For more information contact Ruthann Cosgrove or Joe Spears 6517 Lake Shore Dr. Guthrie, OK 73044-7715 ; 405-202- 8711 ; 405-650-3354 ; mew04@yahoo.com

Jun 30, 2013-001 - Whitney Point NY CASI. Great NY State Chili Championship Held at Broome County Fairgrounds Rt - 79, #11 Whitney Point, New York. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $25, turn in 2:00PM EST. This is an auto qualifier for the Terlingua International Championship 2013. Open category also. We ask that you prepare appox 6 gallons to participate in the People's Choice to benefit CHOW - Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse. For additional information visit www.NYSchili.com or contact Ed Blaine 607-372-1730 ; dcnedb@aol.com

Jul 4, 2013-001 - Stonewall TX CASI. All American Cookoff Celebrate Independence Day in the beautiful Texas Hill Country at Becker Vineyards, three miles west of Stonewall. Huge public and festive atmosphere make this a fun day for all and a great place to perform showmanship. Cooks' party with gourmet food and complimentary wine tasting from Texas' best winery. Special Hill Country Wine Getaway prize for People's Choice. Please bring extra chili for our hungry crowd and your chance to win People's Choice. Special goodie bag gift for all cooks. No RV parking on site but rv parks and motels are handy to this location. For more information, contact Alan Dean, 512-567-2835 or pepperdean7@verizon.net Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CASI rules apply. Make checks payable to Pod on the Perdernales. Benefits Habitat For Humanity.

Jul 4, 2013-002 - Vienna VA CASI. Virgina State Championship Held at the Vienna Community Center 120 Cherry St SE Vienna, VA 20180. Benefits Vienna Volunteer Fire Dept. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $25, turn in 2:00PM. Auto qualifier for TICC 2013. Contact Dick DeiTos 703- 273-5075; mwac1@aol.com

Jul 4, 2013-003 - Denton TX CASI. Denton Elks July 4TH Held at the Denton Elks located at 228 E Oak. CASI rules apply. Benefits Elk Charities. Entry fee $18, turn in 1:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Make checks payable to Denton Elks # 2446. Contact Delora Goin 940-230-3238 ; clapshack@gmail.com

Jul 5, 2013-001 - Stonewall TX CASI. All American Day After Cookoff Peach Country RV Park, Stonewall, TX. Cooks' party. Benefits Stonewall Headstart.CASI rules apply. Watch for more details next month.

Jul 5, 2013-002 - Telephone TX CASI. Day Before Red River Valley Cookoff Located at 2563 CR 2135, Telephone TX 75488. Day Before the Red River Valley Pod Cook-off at West Pecan Farm on the Banks of the Red River north of Bonham TX. Four wheeling, fishing, tubing. Fireworks welcome. Lots of camping, RV sites with limited electrical hook-ups. Lots to eat. Entry fee $15.00, turn in 1:00PM. Pod cook-off the next day. More info Harvey West 972-824-7774; Harvey@westplumbing.net

Jul 6, 2013-001 - Marathon TX CASI. 8th Annual Cowboy Chili Cookoff Held at Marathon Motel & RV Park & Camp ground, Marathon TX. US Hwy 90 on the West edge of town. Contact the Motel and RV park at 866-386-4241 for room, RV space, & camping reservations. CASI Rules Apply. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2:00 PM. GROUND MEAT ONLY. Judging in the restaurant patio area of the RV park. Plenty of RV spaces at this RV park. Also motel rooms available. Lots of space available for day trippers. Other accomodations available in Marathon - The Gage Hotel is an excellent place to stay and there are a number of Bed & Breakfast's also available. A public dance will be held at the Post in Marathon on Saturday night with music by Craig Carter. For information about services and amenities available in Marathon check the website at http://marathontexas.com/Events/in dex.php?chilicookoff=yes. Or go to www.marathontexas.com and follow the trail. There will be a supper/welcoming party for the cooks at the Marathon Motel and RV Park on Friday evening, July 5th. For more information contact Betty Ramirez-Cell 432-294-0608 or by email to BettyTaylorRamirez@yahoo.com There will also be a cookoff on Sunday-see listings for July 7, 2013.

Jul 6, 2013-002 - Telephone TX CASI. Red River Valley Pod Cookoff Cook-off at West Pecan Farms 2563 CR 2135 Telephone, TX 75488, on the banks of the Red River north of Bonham TX. Four wheeling, fishing, tubing, Fireworks welcomed. Lots of camping and RV site with limited electrical hookups. Lots to eat. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $25, turn in 1PM. Cook-off the next day also. Contact Harvey West 972-824-7774 or Shawn Fulton 972-824-7136. Harvey@westplumbing.net

Jul 6, 2013-003 - Georgetown TX CASI. 7th Annual H-E-B Gerogetown CCO The 7th Annual H-E-B Georgtown ONE DAY ONLY Chili Cook Off is located off of S-IH 35 & West University Avenue in Georgetown, TX. Entry Fee $18.00, turn in time 2:00PM. CASI rules apply. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Plenty of room for Ezee ups. There are some shade trees & Grass. Since this is a ONE DAY ONLY Cook Off NO RV'S SORRY. ALSO DUE TO TABC LAW NO OPEN CONTANIERS ARE ALLOWED ON THE SITE. For more information Contact Donna Conrad @ Dangergail@aol.com or 254-855-4733

Jul 6, 2013-004 - Joplin MO CASI. 4th of July Chilifest Held at the Joplin Elks Lodge #501, 1802 West 26th, Joplin, MO. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 12:00PM. Come celebrate the 4th of July! Contest include CASI chili, homestyle chili and wings! Special prizes and contest for Elk Members! Other special activities will be taking place all day! Check out our FB page for more information. Jon Tupper 417-439-8605 ; contact@mokanchilipod.org

Jul 7, 2013-001 - Marathon TX CASI. 8th Annual Mustang Chili Cookoff Held at the Marathon Motel & RV Park US Hwy 90 on the West edge of town Marathon TX. CASI Rules Apply. Entry fee $20, turn-in 12:00 Noon. GROUND MEAT ONLY. Local Charities to be determined. Note: New site this year, you may contact the Motel and RV park at 866-386-4241 for reservations. Judging in the restaurant patio area of the RV park. Plenty of RV spaces at this RV park. Also motel rooms available. Lots of space available for day trippers. Other accomodations available in Marathon - The Gage Hotel is an excellent place to stay and there are a number of Bed & Breakfast's also available. A public dance will be held at the Post in Marathon on Saturday night with music by Craig Carter. For information about services and amenities available in Marathon check the website at www.marathontexas.com. For more information contact Betty Ramirez - Cell Ph: 432-294-0608 or by email to BettyTaylorRamirez@yahoo.com. There will also be a cookoff on Saturday-see listings for July 6, 2013.

Jul 7, 2013-002 - Telephone TX CASI. Day After Red River Valley Pod Day After Cook-off at West Pecan Farms 2563 CR 2135 Telephone, TX 75488, on the banks of the Red River north of Bonham TX. Four wheeling, fishing, tubing, Fireworks welcomed. Lots of camping and RV site with limited electrical hookups. Lots to eat. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $15, turn in 12 Noon. Cook-off the day before also. Contact Harvey West 972-824-7774 or Shawn Fulton 972- 824-7136. Harvey@westplumbing.net

Jul 12, 2013-001 - Jasper GA CASI. Peachtree State CASI Pod CCO Held at 500 Stegall Drive Jasper, GA. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $18, turn in 8:00PM EST. Georgia State Championship held next day in same place making this one first of a double-header. Park opens at 9am for campers, parkers and RVers with power & water available plus permanent restrooms. Call or e-mail for questions or directions. Trey Field 770-335-3553 ; harford@tds.net

Jul 13, 2013-001 - Round Rock TX CASI. Williamson County OSA Chili Cookoff Round Rock, TX - Williamson County Old Settler's Assn. 1st Annual Chili Cookoff. CASI rules apply - CASI with Open category for Williamson Co. Residents Only - OSA Park on Hwy. 79 East next to Dell Diamond. Proceeds benefiting OSA Scholarship Fund. CASI Entry - $20; Williamson Co. Residents Only Entry - $10. Turn- In - 1:00 p.m. NO CAMPING ON SITE, however RV Park on premises, also pool, walking trails, fishing, etc. Entertainment Thursday thru Saturday nights; arts, crafts, food, raffles during day on Saturday. Alcohol allowed; please keep beverage containers covered or in cups. Contact Renee Moore, rmoore2142@att.net. Further info, see www.wcosa.org or on Facebook at Williamson County Old Settler's Association. More park info at City of Round Rock, Parks.

Jul 13, 2013-002 - Pinetop AZ CASI. Pines Regional Open Championship Chili Cook-off in the Pines Regional Open Championship located at Charlie Clark's Steakhouse, 1701 E White Mt. Blvd., Pinetop, AZ. Automatic qualifier for TICC 2013. Benefits The Love Kitchen (feed the homeless) CASI rules apply. Entry fee $25, turn in 2:00PM. Make checks payable to CASA. Pre- Registration website:chilicookoffinthepines.shu tterfly.com Application included under Cooks on the website. For additional information contact Travis Tonzi 16707 E Emerald Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. 480-837-5888 or Cell: 480-299-6738 or email: tatonzi@cox.net

Jul 13, 2013-003 - Schetrz TX CASI. Summer Heat Held at the VFW Post 8315 located at 1000 FM 78, Schertz, TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM. Benefits Patriot Pen & Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition. Make checks payable to VFW Post 8315. For additional information contact CW Reese 533 Maple Dr. Schertz, TX.78154-1611. Phone 210-658-6765 ; 210-241-1531 or email vfwmanager@vfwpost8315.com

Jul 13, 2013-004 - Jasper GA CASI. Georgia State Championship Held at 500 Stegall Drive Jasper, GA. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $23, turn in 1:00PM EST. Auto Qualifier for 2013 TICC. RV hook- ups for water & electricity and camping available on site. Friday night pod CCO ($18) with 8PM turn- in. Site opens for overnighters at 9am Friday, July 12. Call or e- mail for directions and questions. Trey Field 770-335-3553 ; harford@tds.net

Jul 13, 2013-005 - West Tawakoni TX CASI. Amvets Mens Charity Cookoff Held in Amvets parking lot next to Tawakoni City Park on Hwy 276, 9 miles East of Quinlan. CASI rules apply. CASI entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Jackie Grose 903-883-4916, 903-456-9498. Make checks payable to West Tawakoni Amvets. There will be breakfast for the cooks.

Jul 13, 2013-006 - Gering NE CASI. 27th Annual Nebraska State CCO Oregon Trail Days at Five Rocks Ampetheater. Casi rules apply. CASI entry fee $$20, turn in 2:30PM. Chili Grind Only. $7.50 for junior red chili (ages 7-17, adult supervision required. Dry beans $7.50 $7.50 for beef and $7.50 for Green. Open turn in 2:45PM, and Green turn in 3:30PM. Auto Qualifier for 2013 TICC. Public tasting at 3 PM. Live entertainment all day, bounce houses and food vendors. Friday night cooks supper / party 6:00 pm at the Oregon Trail Building 1125 J St, Make checks payable to Pepe's Pod. For more info call Bill Schalepher at 308 225-4251 or Linda Harris at 308 641 2528 or at sllrharris1965@hotmail.com

Jul 14, 2013-001 - Schetrz TX CASI. Summer Heat Held at the VFW Post 8315 located at 1000 FM 78, Schertz, TX. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 12:00PM. Benefits Patriot Pen & Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition. Make checks payable to VFW Post 8315. For additional information contact CW Reese 533 Maple Dr. Schertz, TX.78154-1611. Phone 210-658-6765 ; 210-241-1531 or email vfwmanager@vfwpost8315.com

Jul 14, 2013-002 - El Paso TX CASI. Annual Handlebars CCO Held at 1731 Lee Trevino El Paso, TX. Doors open at 11 am. Chili entry fee $20, Turn-in 4 pm. CASI Rules Apply. Bean competition $5 entry fee (No Rules), Turn-in 2 pm. Showmanship 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Chili tasting available at 4 pm/ $2 Donation. Proceeds to benefit the Pod of the Pass Great Peppers Meeting Travel Fund. For more information, contact Selina Montoya at (915) 502-6711; msmontoya2005@yahoo.com or Mary Hernandez at (915) 204-7371; maruca1125@aol.com.

Jul 20, 2013-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI. 4 Corners Regional Cloudcroft NM Located at the Ski Cloudcroft Lodge, three miles north of Cloudcroft. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Southeastern New Mexico Chili Society. This is the 4 Corners Rigional and is a auto quilfier for Terlingua. Proceeds benefit Cloudcroft Community Charities. Contact Paul Mulkey 575-390-6675 or katpaul2006@hotmail.com Dry camping is available and plentiful. Ample lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains during this weekend. Come to Cloudcroft and enjoy one of the most unique chili cook-offs on the CASI chili trail. This cook-off is at 9000 feet above sea level and really test your cooking skills.

Jul 20, 2013-002 - Geronimo TX CASI. Annual Purgatory Creek Pod Cookoff Held at the VFW Post 8456 - 6806 N. St Hwy 123, 5 miles N. of Seguin, TX. Benefits Geronimo VFW Scholarship. CASI rules apply. Chili Grind Only. Entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM. Make checks payable to PCP Cookoff. For additional information contact Larry Burruss 1003 Crepe Myrtle San Marcos, TX 78666 ;512-353-8895

Jul 20, 2013-003 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. American Legion Auxiliary Post 169 American Legion Auxiliary Post 169 Annual Cookoff. Located at the American Legion Post 169, 4605 Lakeshore Dr., Wichita Falls, TX. CASI rules apply. Benefits College Scholarship Fund. Entry fee chili - $20 dollars, Chili Ground Only, turn in time 1:00 pm. Entry fee beans - $5 dollars, turn in 12 noon. RV parking, no hookups, can cook inside if bad weather. Contact Yvonne Jones, P.O. Box 915, Holliday, TX. 76366 ; 940-583-4566

Jul 20, 2013-004 - West TX CASI. West Volunteer Fire Dept. Memorial Out West Bar & Grill located at 301 S. Main St;, West, TX. is having a CASI Chili Cook Off for the West Volunteer Fire Dept. Memorial. They lost some of their Fire Fighters in the Fertilizer Plant Explosion. This is a one day cook off. Turn in time 2:00 PM, entry fee $20.00, Chili Grind only. They have great food and cold beverages. Plenty of room for EZ-UP's. There will be a 50/50 pot/ raffle and much much more. For more information please call Donna Conrad @254-855-4733 or Dianne Stimson @ 254-855-2767.

Jul 20, 2013-005 - Amarillo TX CASI. Mud Volleyball & Chili Cookoff Mud Volleyball & Chili Cookoff benefiting the Elks Lodge Sweetheart Fund. YES MUD VOLLEYBALL!! come cook & play ball! Chili Grind only, $25 entry. Turn in at 2PM. Location: Elks Lodge 923 Clyde Amarillo, TX Contact Pam Matheson 806-674-8423

Jul 20, 2013-006 - Horn Lake MS CASI. Keith Russell Memorial CCO Held at Yogi Bear Jellystone RV Park located at 1400 Audubon Point Drive, Horn Lake, MS 38637. Charity is Breast Cancer Awarness. Fee $20.00, turn in 1:00PM. If you want to bring your camper you need to make a reservation. Phone number 662-280- 8232. It will be $38.50 with tax per night. If you need more information contract Lynne Murry 662-526-5722 e-mail lynnemurry@gmail.com

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Jul 20, 2013-008 - Little Rock AR CASI. CAP CASI POD Cookoff Held at the VFW Post 9095, 1121 Gamble Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211. Benefits CAP CASI Pod Entry fee $20, turn 1:00PM. CASI rules apply. Contact Lee Bailey 501-831-5113, Bo Prewitt 501-607- 2347

Jul 20, 2013-009 - Fredericksburg TX CASI. Fredericksburg Downs Fredericksburg Downs, Gillespie County Fair Grounds, Fredericksburg, TX. Entry Fee $20, Turn-in 2pm. Entry fee includes admission to the horse races and all Night in Old Fredericksburg festivities in beautiful downtown Fredericksburg. Plenty of RV parking with some hook-ups at fairgrounds. For information contact ~ Kim Hiley, 210-286-4275 or kdhiley@yahoo.com

Jul 21, 2013-001 - Cloudcroft NM CASI. Cloudcroft 2nd Chance Cookoff This is a SENMCS Pod Cook Off. Located at the Ski Cloudcroft Lodge, three miles north of Cloudcroft. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20 turn-in 12PM. Make checks payable SENMCS. Proceeds benefit mulitipal Charities. Contact Paul Mulkey 575-390-6184 or katpaul2006@hotmail.com. Dry camping is available plentiful. Ample lodging is available in the town of Cloudcroft. Bring your umbrella and rain gear as it normally rains during this weekend.

Jul 21, 2013-002 - Geronimo TX CASI. Purgatory Creek Pod Next Day CCO Held at the VFW Post 8456 - 6806 N. St Hwy 123, 5 miles N. of Seguin, TX. Benefits PCP Charities CASI rules apply. Chili Grind Only. Entry fee $18, turn in 1:00PM. Make checks payable to PCP Cookoff. For additional information contact Larry Burruss 1003 Crepe Myrtle San Marcos, TX 78666 ;512-353-8895

Jul 21, 2013-003 - Fredericksburg TX CASI. Fredericksburg Downs Fredericksburg Downs Sunday Cook- off, Gillespie Co Fair Grounds, Fredericksburg, TX. Entry Fee $18, Turn-in 1pm. Entry fee includes admission to the horse races. Information contact Kim Hiley 210-286-4275 or kdhiley@yahoo.com

Jul 27, 2013-001 - Garland TX CASI. 6th Annual Epsilon Sigma Alpha CCO Kappa Beta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International is holding their 6th chili cook off to benefit the Defenders of Freedom. The cook off will be held at the Garland Elks Lodge, 3825 Duck Creek Dr., Garland TX. Please contact Kelly Kinser at 214-354-1676 or by email at kkinser@torchmarkcorp.com Chili cook off will have a 1:00PM turn in, GRIND ONLY. Chili entry will be $20. Beans turn in will be at 12:00PM, entry is $5. There will be a 50/50 raffle and we will also have a raffle of donated items with 6 tickets for $5.00. Make hecks payable to: Kappa Beta #5445. There will be camping for RV/s with a fee of $10 a night, water and elec. First come first serve.

Jul 27, 2013-002 - Batavia IL CASI. Twenty-First Illinois State Open 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 Chili $25. CASI rules apply. Site opens 7:00 am, Cooks Meeting at 9:00 am, chili turn-in 1:00 pm. Green Chili $10, turn-in 2:00 PM. Cooks registered before July 20, 2013 will be eligible for the drawing for a folding, telescoping cooking table. Contact Bill or Cheryl Pierson 411 Illinois Avenue, Batavia IL 60510. Phone 630-879-7934, WCCCO@comcast.net Automatic qualifier for TICC top three cooks and first place show.

Jul 27, 2013-003 - Lee's Summit MO CASI. Lee's Summit VFW Held at the Lee's Summit VFW located at 329 E, Douglas Lee's Summit, MO. Benefits Service Officer Fund. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, turn in 12:00PM. Homestyle turn in 1:00PM. Homemade Pie Contest turn in 11:00AM. Contact Jerri Dowdy 816- 941-0620 ; jdowdy@kc.rr.com

Jul 27, 2013-004 - Tulsa OK CASI. American Legion Post #1 CCO Held at 1120 E. 8th St. Tulsa, OK. Benefits Veterans Fund. CASI rules apply. CASI and Open entry fee $20, turn in 2:00PM. Chili Grind Only. Juniors Division. no charge. Car and Bike show also. Contact Mike Duester 918- 260-5302 ; tulsapost1@sbcglobal.net

Jul 27, 2013-005 - Austin TX CASI. Lone Star Weekend Held at Austin Lone Star Carefree RV Resorts. 7009 S IH-35 Austin, TX. CASI rules apply. Benefits Carefree Charities. Make checks payable to Lone Star Weekend. Entry fee $94.00, turn in 1:00PM. Meat is "OPEN". Limited to 75 cooks only. Contact Ken Rodd 210- 887-8827 ; casihotrodd@aol.com

Jul 28, 2013-001 - Batavia IL CASI. 22nd Windmill City Chili Cookoff Held at Batavia Riverwalk and Peg Bond Center, Island Avenue and Houston Street. Benefits Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. Make checks payable to Windmill City Chili Cookoff. CASI rules apply. Entry fee $20, Site opens 8:00 am, Cooks Meeting at 9:00 am, Chili turn-in 1:00PM. Benefits Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. Information Bill or Cheryl Pierson, 411 Illinois Ave. Batavia IL 60510. 630-879-7934. Email WCCCO@comcast.net.