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Apr 19, 2008-001 - Stokesdale NC CASI. Camp Carefree Chili Cookoff. Held at Camp Carefree Lane 1 mile north of 68 & 220 intersection, between Madison and Greesboro NC. Benefits Camp Carefree for ill and disabled children. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM, $10 for additional entry. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Contact Kenny Jones 336-951-2705 home, 336-932-9569 cell. Steve Dixon 336-342-0563 home, 336-932- 2197, sdixon-rcw@triad.rr.com. Visit www.ncchili.com.

Apr 19, 2008-002 - Seguin TX CASI. TX Ladies State Chili Championship 38th Texas Ladies State Chili Championship in Seguin, held at Max Starke Park. Please note the new turn in time - 1 PM. More details coming soon. Entry fee $30. Make checks payable to Texas Ladies State. Contact James Bauer, 16429 Red Wagon, Leander TX 78641. Benefits Seguin Charities.

Apr 19, 2008-003 - Jasper GA CASI. Georgia State Championship. Held in Lee Newton Park, Business SR-53 one mile East of SR-515. Also GA State BBQ Championship, IBCA. Both part of the 4th Annual Habitat Hullabloo. Entry fee $25, turn in Noon. $125 for BBQ. Benefits Habitat for Humanity Pickens County. Over night dry camping and RV hookups. Contact Trey Field 770-335-3553. thesheriff@fadedlovechili.com. Make checks payable to HD Properties or Harford Field.

Apr 19, 2008-004 - Little Rock AR CASI. Earth Day at the Zoo Cookoff. Little Rock Zoo, #1 Jonesboro Dr. Little Rock, AR. Just off I-630 and Fairpark. CASI sanctioned. Turn in 1:00pm. Entry fee $20.00. Charity L.R. Zoo. Make checks payable to Little Rock Zoo. Must arrive by 9:00 am to be able to drive in to unload. All cars must be out of zoo by 9:00. Any late arrivals will be shuttled in by Zoo staff. No RV hookups available. RV parking in parking lot only. No alcohol allowed in Zoo. For animal safety please do not bring in plastic straws or lids that might get into animal cages. For further info call Bruce Smith at 501-312- 8715 hbchili@sbcglobal.net or call Zetta Friday at the L.R. Zoo 501-666-2406.

Apr 19, 2008-005 - Tulsa OK CASI. End of Winter Chili Challenge. Held on the grounds of American Legion Post 1, 1120 E 8th St. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Benefits the Sons of American Legion charities. For more info contact Tom Snyder 918-671-5061 or Rick Alfaro, 918-951-8116.

Apr 20, 2008-001 - Seguin TX CASI. Classic CASI Pod Memorial CCO. Held in Starcke Park East. Turn- in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20. Cooks party Saturday night. Benefits Christian Free Clinic. Info call Pat King 830- 303-1755 or Annell Causey 830-379- 6565. Make checks payable to Classic CASI Pod, P.O. Box 351 Seguin TX 78156-0351.

Apr 25, 2008-001 - Corsicana TX CASI. 3rd Annual St Jude's Christmas in Corsicana CCO held at the Navarro County Youth exposition Center, 4021 W. Hwy 22 Corsicana, TX, 75110. Set up starts Friday morning ant 8 AM, 20 + acres of cooks area to set up in this year, overnight camping OK, no hook-up's, Turn in chili at 8 PM Entry fee $18. Chili Grind only, see cook-off in same location next day. See the Black Gold Chili www.blackgoldchili.com or contact Kenneth / Robbie Swart at 70 Pine Ferry Dr NE, Kennesaw, GA 30144, 770-693-0357, ken@blackgold chili.com, robbie@blackgoldchili. com. 903-422-0758. Benefits St Judes Childrens Hospital.

Apr 26, 2008-001 - Midland TX CASI. 24th Annual Permian Basin Chili & BBQ Cookoff. Held at The Hog Pit, 7400 S CR 116, located between Hwy 80 & Desert Thunder Raceway off I-20. $25 entry fee for each category, or all for $100. Categories are Brisket, Fajitas, Pork Ribs, Chili, Chicken, Open (Meat & Dessert) Open category free with other entry. Chili Turn-in 2 PM. Chili winners announced first at 5 PM. Benefits Rainbow Rooms and Mission Messiah. Contact Jan Singleton, jsingleton@mtienergy .com.

Apr 26, 2008-002 - Spencer NC CASI. Spencer Raildays Chili Cookoff. Held at 411 South Salisbury Ave., North Carolina Transportation Museum. Benefits the Museum. Entry fee $20 1st entry and $10 additional entry. Turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Contact Mike Williams 485 Pleasant Acre Dr, Mocksville NC 27028. 336-284-4567 home, 336- 287-0189 cell, greatpepper@ncchili .com. Visit www.nchili.com. Vicky Peacock 704-636-2889 ext 232.

Apr 26, 2008-003 - San Angelo TX CASI. Let's Eat Concho Valley Chili Pod Cookoff. Benefits: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Location: El Paseo in downtown San Angelo. Jackpot beans turn in at 12 noon, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. More information to follow This is a 2 day CCO. See Sunday's information. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, garjans@suddenlink.net. 325-947- 8753

Apr 26, 2008-004 - Terrell TX CASI. ET's 5th Annual Cookoff benefiting Able Springs VFD. Held again this year at none other than the now "FAMOUS" Pee Wee's Party Palace located at 3975 CR 344. "If you have ever cooked at Pee Wee's, then you might be a red neck." CASI chili entry $20, turn in 2:00pm. Jackpot beans turn in at 1:00pm. 100% payback for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Raffle, 50/50 pot and other events all day. Pot luck dinner around 6pm followed by non- stop party and dancing in the barn. Lots of space and RV electric hook ups for a small donation. Reservation suggested. Cook inside or out. Contact Eric Williams 469-652-2447. Make checks payable to TTT POD. See CCO next day.

Apr 26, 2008-005 - Clifton TX CASI. Clifton Masonic Lodge # 360 CCO. Held at Old National Guard Armory in Clifton City Park. Seven blocks east of intersection of SH 6 & FM 219 on FM 219 North of FM 219. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Bean contest entry fee $10 turn-in Noon. Harold Leigh 254- 675-6615, haroldLeigh@peoplepc.com Benefits Clifton Masonic Lodge #360. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Apr 26, 2008-006 - Fayetteville AR CASI. 15th Occasional Springfest CCO. Held at Ozark Mt. Smokehouse, W Dickson St. Benefits Historic Dow Cemetery. Make checks payable to Chili Hawg Pod. Entry fee $15, anything more personally offends us. Turn-in 1 PM. If you won't tell us what beer to drink, we won't tell you what meat to cook. Contact Joe Giles 479-267-2655 479-236-6125. jdgiles1950@aol.com

Apr 26, 2008-007 - Houston TX CASI. 37th Annual Houston Pod's Hal John and Judy Wimberly Memorial Cookoff held at Traders Village, 7979 N Eldridge Parkway. Benefits the Seniors Place. Friday night cooks party with open bar, Hors D'oeuvres & music by Nigel "Taco" Delgado. Saturday, Kick-Start breakfast for cooks and team members. Jackpot Salsa, turn-in 11 AM, entry $10. Jackpot Bean- off turn-in Noon, entry $10. 5th Annual Ron Charlton Junior Chili Championship, Grind meat, turn-in 1 PM, entry $5. CASI CHILI GRIND only, entry $20. CASI Showmanship Also tasting cups, grab bags, live music and acres of Arts & Crafts vendors and much more. Stick around that evening for the Pot Luck Dinner & party and DJ Nigel "Taco" Delgado. RV parking, no hookups. While you're here, just stay for the Sunday cookoff. Contact Jo Quist 713-882-4904 or 713-599-6740 or jo.quist@wachoviasec.com.

Apr 26, 2008-008 - Chandler TX CASI. Chandler Parks Jr League Base Ball Tournament Cookoff, South Hwy 315 off Hwy 31. Limited RV camping, some electric hookups. Must reserve. Shaded cooking area. Benefits Chandler Parks and Jr. League Program. Bean 50/50 entry $5, turn-in Noon. CASI entry $20, turn-in 1 PM. Peoples Choice ballot turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Rick Ford 903-570-6036.

Apr 26, 2008-009 - Randlett OK CASI. Kiowa Casino Chili Cookoff and Car Show. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Info Roy Huston 940-781-1452. Charity TBD

Apr 26, 2008-010 - The Colony TX CASI. ALR Riders Post 21 Cookoff Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to ALR Post 21. Contact Bob Bourbon, 6408 Landmark Trail, The Colony TX 75056. 972- 624-0540. titan1947@aol.com.

Apr 26, 2008-011 - Stephenville TX CASI. Larry Joe Taylors 20th Annual Texas Music Festival & Coors Light Chili Cookoff. at Melody Mountain Ranch. Benefits Morgan Mill Fire Dept. Primitive camping $15/night Entry fee included with festival pass: Advance TX per person $54 - 4 day pass (Wed-Sat); 3 day pass (Thur-Sat); $28 - 2 day pass (Fri- Sat only; $23 - 1 day pass (Sat only). Credit cards accepted for advance tickets only. Advance ticket request must be received by April 10, payable to Larry Joe Taylor, 4217 CR 423, Stephenville TX 76401. Phone cred card orders accepted thru April 13. Call 254- 968-8505. Order online www.larry joetaylor.com, ljt@eatland.net. Gate prices slightly higher.

Apr 26, 2008-012 - Sierra Vista AZ CASI. 8th Annual Paul's Pub CCO. Held at 1805 S Paseo San Luis at dry camping lot in rear of Pub. Benefits Just For Kids. Entry fee $15, turn-in 1 PM. Cooks party the night before, pot luck. Contact Greg Monger, High Desert Pod 520-417-9948.

Apr 26, 2008-013 - Corsicana TX CASI. 32nd Annual Derrick Days CCO held at the Navarro County Youth exposition Center, 4021 W. Hwy 22 Corsicana, TX, 75110. Set up starts Friday morning ant 8 AM, 20 + acres of cooks area to set up in this year, overnight camping OK, no hook-up's, Turn in chili at 1 PM. Entry fee $18. Chili Grind only, also we have jackpot beans 11 AM. Jackpot BBQ Brisket 3:30 PM that same day. See the Black Gold Chili web site www.blackgoldchili.com or contact Kenneth / Robbie Swart at 70 Pine Ferry Dr NE, Kennesaw, GA 30144, 770-693-0357, ken@blackgold chili.com, robbie@blackgoldchili. com. Benefits Navarro County Food Pantry.

Apr 26, 2008-014 - Harvard IL CASI. Illinois Women's State Championship First annual Illinois Women's State Championship will held at Moose Lodge #1289, 22500 Route 173 West. Chili turn-in at 1 PM, $20 entry fee. Sheltered space provided, bring tables, chairs, and all other gear. Benefits the Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center. For registration form or details contact Valerie Castristis, 630- 347-6164, vcastritsis@comcast.net or Pat Gustafson, 773-961-1083, pmgustafson@sbcglobal.net.

Apr 26, 2008-015 - Harvard IL CASI. Illinois Men's State Championship First annual Illinois Men's State Championship will held at Moose Lodge #1289, 22500 Route 173 West. Chili turn-in at 1 PM, $20 entry fee. Sheltered space provided, bring tables, chairs, and all other gear. Benefits the Moose Lodge charities. For registration form or details contact Valerie Castristis, 630- 347-6164, vcastritsis@comcast.net or Pat Gustafson, 773-961-1083, pmgustafson@sbcglobal.net.

Apr 27, 2008-001 - San Angelo TX CASI. Lets Eat CCO Day 2 Concho Valley Chili Pod Let's Eat CCO Day 2, Benefits: Concho Valley Chili Pod. Location: El Paso in downtown San Angelo. Chili turn in at12 noon. Entry fee $18.00. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. More information to follow 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.

Apr 27, 2008-002 - Terrell TX CASI. ET's 5th Annual Day After Cookoff benefiting Thousand Trails Tawakoni POD. Held yet again at Pee Wee's Party Palace, 3975 CR 344. Chili turn in 2:00pm, $15 entry fee. See previous day for details. Contact Eric Williams 469-652-2447 for details.

Apr 27, 2008-003 - Houston TX CASI. Annual Houston Pod Traders Village Cookoff, at Traders Village, 7979 N Eldridge Parkway. Benefits local Houston area charities. Breakfast Casserole-off, turn-in 9 AM, entry, whole dish. CASI Chili turn-in Noon, entry $20 CHILI GRIND ONLY. Showmanship. More live music, Arts & Crafts and more. Contact Jo Quist 713- 599-6740 jo.quist@wachoviasec .com

Apr 27, 2008-004 - Clifton TX CASI. Sunday Clifton Masonic Lodge CCO. Held at Old National Guard Armory in Clifton City Park, seven blocks east of intersection of SH 6 and FM 219 on FM 219 North at FM 219. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Sponsored by the Clifton Chapter of the Easter Star #283. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Harold Leigh 254-675-6615, haroldleigh@ peoplepc.com

May 3, 2008-001 - Marble Falls TX CASI. 37th Annual Howdy-Roo Highland Lakes Pod Cookoff, held in Johnson Park. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. 11th Annual Highland Lakes Business CCO, turn in 2 PM. Lonestar BBQ rules, 70/30 payback. BBQ entry $20 per category $50 for all three. Turn- in Chicken 1 PM, Ribs 2:30 PM, Brisket 3:30 PM. Beans $10 turn- in Noon, 50/50 payback. Registration Friday 3 to 6 PM, Saturday 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Cooks Party. Make checks payable to HLP. Friday night Music by Nigel Delgado. Saturday night potluck. Karaoke by Dawn. Golf tournament on Friday, $35 includes cart, green fees. Contact Larry Kinnison 830-693- 5502 drk@tstar.net. Silent auction, raffle, vendors. Benefits Camp Phoenix, mission to provide free of cost & year round therapeutic arts, wellness & outdoor programs for survivors of abuse, neglect and at-risk youth in Texas Hill Country and Marble Falls FFA. Contact Tom Cook 512- 769-0679 or RO 830-613-0686 ronelda@nctv.com.

May 3, 2008-002 - Binghamton NY CASI. Great New York State Open Chili Championship. Held at Binghampton University Campus, East Gym Athletic track, rain location is Events Center parking lot. Take Route 201 south from Route 17 (I- 86) follow signs to Binghampton University, located on Route 434 in Vestal NY. Entry fee $25 turn- in 2 PM. Visit www.NYSCchili.com for complete details. Introducing $500 Open Championship, Salsa competition. Raffles, live enter tainment. Presented by Sodexho Campus Services. Contact Bob Griffin P.O. Box 434, Vestal NY 13850. 607-757-0952, 607-777- 7259. info@nyschili.com. Register by April 30th. All meat must be USDA, plus have receipts available This cookoff benefits Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW). See cookoff next day.

May 3, 2008-003 - Greenville TX CASI. Hunt County 4H Youth 1st Ever Hunt County 4H Youth Chili Cookoff to benefit 4H Campers and help the kids with expenses for their competitions. Join us for fun, raffles, activities and surprises. CASI chili turn in at 2pm, entry fee $20, Novice and Youth turn in at 1pm, $5 entry (cooked on site). Jackpot beans, 50% payback and prizes, Turn in Noon, $10 entry for adults, $5 for youth. Held at Jacob's Plain Gun Club at 6734 FM 118 Greenville, TX 75401. Some RV hooks ups with electric and water. You are welcome to come in on Friday with your RV. Info Diana Trotter at 903-456- 4681, goodoil@bellsouth.net or Dani Medlin at (214) 668-3997, email beerqueenchili@aol.com. Make checks payable to Hunt County 4H Youth.

May 3, 2008-004 - Henryetta OK CASI. Annual Spring Festival Chili & BBQ held at Henryetta Inn & Dome, 810 E. Trudgeon. Exit 240B from I-40- 2nd stop light turn left, off Hwy 75 and I-40. Benefits Henryetta High School & Henryetta Historical Society. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 Pm. Electric fee $5. Will also open chili judging where public judges. Prizes awarded. Live entertainment. Chili & BBQ Cookoff. Contact Darrell Coppedge or Kathy Scott. 810 E Trudgeon, Henryetta OK 74437. 918-652-2581 800-515-3663. Please register by April 19th. k_scott@suddenlinkmail .com

May 3, 2008-005 - Little Rock AR CASI. Shriners Cookoff Scimitar. Held at #1 Simitar Circle. For Shriners charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Contact Preston Nickle, 501-791-2191.

May 3, 2008-006 - Shreveport LA CASI. Post 14 American Legion Cookoff. Held at 5315 South Lakeshore Dr. at American Legion 14. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Cooks party Friday night, Gumbo served. Limited RV parking, full service, small fee. Early registration mail check and team name to American Legion, P.O. Box 19408 Shreveport LA 71149. Bring throw down chili for tasting cups. Great prizes for cooks and show teams. Contact Jim Howard 318-378-4332. Call Post 14 at 318-635-8186 to use credit card. Make checks payable to Lowe McFarland American Legion.

May 3, 2008-007 - Marion IA CASI. 20th Annual Iowa Chili Pod CCO. Held at 1625 Blairsferry Road. Benefits Pod charities. Chili entry $20 turn-in 1 PM. Salsa entry $5, turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Iowa Chili Pod. Contact Gary Christensen 319-365- 2944, chiliman1955@yahoo.com.

May 3, 2008-008 - Dallas TX CASI. Third Annual American Legion Post 453 Chili Cookoff, 2755 Bachman Dr, Dallas TX 75220, 214- 358-2934, CASI entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. American Legion Division turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans entry fee $5, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Doris Coats 972-254- 5920. Make checks payable to American Legion Post 453 and mail to ALCCO, 1645 Priscilla Ln, Irving TX 75061-2022.

May 3, 2008-009 - Lewisville TX CASI. 3rd Annual Red Hilliard Memorial CO Held at VFW Post 9168, 997 E Hwy 121 (business). Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Jackpot beans $5, turn-in Noon. Limited RV parking Benefits Veterans Relief Fund. Make checks payable to VFW 9168 CHILI GRIND ONLY. Karaoke. Goody bags to first 30 registered. Info Jean Gilleispie 972-221-4993. VFW 9168, 972-436-5256.

May 3, 2008-010 - Pyote TX CASI. Aunt Jackie's Place Chili & BBQ Held at 111 Hwy 80 E. Plenty of room, but no hookups. All cooks must set up behind the fence. Entry fee $20, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits the Rainbow Room. Make check payable to Rainbow Room. Raffle Items, Door Prizes throughout the day and auction. Live band Saturday night. Contact Connie Zocher cell 432-940-9084, 432-389-5505. auntjackiesplace@yahoo.com.

May 4, 2008-001 - Marble Falls TX CASI. Backbone Creek CCO. Held in Johnson Park. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits MF Helping Center. See cookoff previous day. Contact Tom Cook 512-769-0679 or RO 830-613-0686 ronelda@nctv.com.

May 4, 2008-002 - Binghamton NY CASI. Empire State Pod Cookoff Held in Otsiningo Park. Exit 6 from I-86. Maps and directions at www.nyschili.com. Benefits Autism Speaks. Entry fee $18 turn-in 12 PM. Make checks payable to Empire State Pod. Info Bob Griffin P.O. Box 434, Vestal NY 13850, info@nyschili.com, 606- 757-0952, 607-777-7259. Meat must be USDA, plus have receipts available.

May 4, 2008-003 - Indio CA CASI. Stagecoach Music Festival Cookoff. Held in Indio on Monroe St. Entry fee $100, turn in Red chili 1 PM, Salsa 2 PM, Chicken Wings 3 PM. Chili and BBQ cookoffs at Big Music Festival. Please bring 5 gallons of peoples choice chili and 2 gallons of peoples choice Salsa. Register early, space will sell out quickly. Entry form at www.stagecoachfestival.com Contact Thom Emery P.O. Box 7, Thousand Palms CA 92276.

May 10, 2008-001 - High Rolls NM CASI. High Rolls Lion's Club CCO Held at High Rolls Community Center located on Hwy 82 between Alamogordo and Cloudcroft in Sacramento Mountains. Take Cherry Blossom, next to High Rolls Store and Gas Station, go north a few yards to Cottage Row. Turn left and proceed West to the end of Cottage Row. Same location as the Annual Cherry and Apple Festivals. RV dry camping. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to NMCS. Benefits High Rolls Community Center Fund. Contact Joe Price P.O. Box 268 LaLuz NM 88337. jdprice@tularosa. net. 575-382-5107.

May 10, 2008-002 - Spring TX CASI. Texas State Open Chili Championship. Held at Papa's Ice House, 314 Pruitt Rd, just off IH-45N. Benefits Special Angels of the Woodlands and Texas Honor Ride. Cooks party Saturday night along with a 42 tournament. Papa's is located off of 145 North just south of Woodlands. Heading north from Houston, exit Rayford-Sawdust Rd. U-turn under 145. Second street on the right will be Pruitt. Turn right and Papa's is on the right. If headed south on 145 toward Houston, exit Rayford-Sawdust Rd. Cross Rayford-Sawdust and the second street on the right after the light will be Pruitt. Turn right and Papa's is on the right Due to parking restrictions this year, if you are planning on camping with someone, make sure you are traveling together, there can be no saving spaces. No hookups. Motorhomes can begin arriving on Friday morning, please indicate MH on your registration form, include your email. We will email you alternate directions for parking MH thru special entrance. CASI entry fee $30 turn-in 2 PM. Junior entry fee $10, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Kdkone@aol.com, Keith Karaff 19423 Hidden Moon, Houston TX 77064.

May 10, 2008-003 - Cleburne TX CASI. Cleburne Elks Lodge #811 Spring Chili Cookoff. Held at Hwy 67 & FM Rd 1434. Lodge phone 817-645-6117. Entry fee Chili $20. CASI and Elks Division. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Turn in 2 PM. Jackpot Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Dessert Cookoff $5 bring your recipe for your dessert. Silent Auction. Contact Jerry Brown 817- 645-6117, bamry@sbcglobal.net. RV hookups first come first serve. Cooks party Friday night. Live band Saturday night, cover charge. Saturday morning breakfast 7-9 AM.

May 10, 2008-004 - Castroville TX CASI. 2nd Annual Country Bumpkin Memorial Held 1.3 miles West of Castroville on US Hwy 90 West, at Stangs Bar aka Country Bumpkin. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Audrey Smith. Benefits Medina County Cancer Unit. Cooks Party Friday night. Dance both Friday and Saturday night. Auction On Saturday at 5 PM. Over night camping allowed but no hook-ups. This cook-off is in memory of Gail, Pat, and George, builders of the Country Bumpkin whom have all passed away with cancer...Contact Audrey Smith missmossyoak@sbcglobal.net 210- 685-9388.

May 10, 2008-005 - Greensboro NC CASI. NC CASI Chili Championship Jim Crawford Memorial Triad CCO. Held at Piedmont Farmers Market off I-40 Sandy Ridge Road Exit. Top 3 North Carolina residents qualify for Terlingua. See Web www.ncchili.com. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Piedmont Pepper Pod. Benefits Epilepsy Foundation of NC. CASI Chili, Showmanship, Freestyle. 1st entry 20 dollars additional entry into freestyle 10 dollars Piedmont Pepper Pod membership 5 dollars. Contact Mike Bubba Williams 336-284-4567 336-287-0189 cell. bubba@ncchili.com.

May 10, 2008-006 - Elfrida AZ CASI. Great Elfrida Chili Challenge. Held about 18 miles South of I-10 on AZ Rt 191, at Elfrida Community Center. Cook where you camp. Big pot luck night before. Entry fee $20, benefits Library Ramada Fund. Turn-in 1 PM. CASI rules for sanctioned cooks, no rules for locals, separate turn-in. Contact Ben Berry, High Desert Pod, 520-378-3692.

May 10, 2008-007 - West Tawakoni TX CASI. 1st Annual VFW Cookoff. Held at 100 E Hwy 276. Benefits VFW #2559. Entry fee chili $20 turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Beans $5, turn-in Noon, first three places . RV parking please call ahead, extra parking 1/2 mile with full hookups. Friday night cooks party with 1/2 price refreshments. Goody bags for first 25 cooks registered. Contact J C Jones 903-447-4584 or 903-356-3145.

May 10, 2008-008 - Saint Charles IL CASI. Sixteenth Annual Chillini Pod CCO Held at St Charles Post 5036, Third & State Street. Everyone please join the members of the Chillini Pod to help us celebrate our 16th year for this Chicagoland area event. This year's cookoff will be held again at VFW Post 5036 located at the corner of Third and State, Saint Charles, Il. Cook your favorite CASI recipe - handcut or grind, and we're having a Salsa competition too. This CASI sanctioned cookoff will be held for the benefit of Pod charities. Set-up begins at 8AM, cook's meeting at 9AM, chili turn- in at 1:00 PM. Fees are $18 for chili and $5 for salsa. Make your checks payable to Chillini Pod. For information contact Charles 'Bill' Thomas, 31 South Columbia Street, Naperville, IL 60540. Phone: (630) 778-7444 Home (630) 778-8752 Cell, e-mail: chillinichatter@earthlink.net

May 10, 2008-009 - Midland TX CASI. Big Cats Cookoff. Held at 3201 South County Road 1140. Benefits West Texas Exotic II. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Open beans $10 50% payback to 1st place. Contact Hugh or Bonnie Russell 432-687- 6878, Doris Sweeney 432-362-6991 Paul Weaver 432-638-3599. Over night parking no hookups.

May 10, 2008-010 - Winthrop WA CASI. 49er Days Chili Cookoff. Held in Winthrop City Park for the Kiwanis. Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. Contact Lynne Brokaw 206-364-5198.

May 10, 2008-011 - Cholla Bay MX CASI. CHOPPS Pod Cookoff. Held at JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay Sun, Tequilla, Bikini's and Chili on the Beach. Peoples Choice at 11 AM. CASI red 2 PM. Contact Madjack azmadjack@prodigy.net or Brenda Sabo bdszabo@hotmail.com.

May 17, 2008-001 - Snyder TX CASI. Black Gold Pod Cookoff at Tim and Connie Collier's place located at 1528 CR 132. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Fish Fry Friday night. Cooks Breakfast Saturday morning. Pot Luck dinner Saturday night, meat furnished by Pod. 42 Tournament Friday night. Plenty of Dry camping. Motel information: Purple Sage (325)573- 5491; Willow Park Inn (325)573- 1961. Contact Patsy Childress (432) 520-4433; (432)425-4473 or patsy@t3wireless.com or Connie Collier collier@snydertex.com. 325-575-8282. Make advanced checks to Black Gold Pod.

May 17, 2008-002 - Irving TX CASI. 29th Annual Top of Texas Pod Kickoff Cookoff at Irving Elks Lodge, 1025 N. Britian Rd. Major goody bag item for first 100 registered. Jackpot Beans $5 - turn in 12 PM. Junior Chili $5 - turn in 12 PM. CASI Chili $20 - turn in 2 PM. Overnight camping, limited hookups available for small fee. Friday night cooks party. Cash breakfast, lunch and bar Saturday. Pot luck dinner Saturday night. See Sunday cookoff same location. Make checks payable to Top Of Texas CASI. Contact Babs Johnson 972- 523-8849. bajohnson55@verizon.net

May 17, 2008-003 - Tyler TX CASI. American Legion Post 12 CCO Cancelled. Date changed to May 31st.

May 17, 2008-004 - La Vernia TX CASI. Bluebonnet Fest Chili & Bean CCO. Held in downtown La Vernia 20 minutes East of San Antonio off Hwy 87. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. This is our annual fund raising event to support various charities. We will have a parade, volleyball tournament, carnival. Little League will have a full slate of games. Lots of vendor booths - food, drink and fun. The park is beautiful and the cookoff area is large, limited electricity, please bring your generator. Contact Frank Pruski 210-260-1241. lvins@aol.com La Vernia Lions Club, P.O. Box 291 La Vernia TX 78121. Please register by April 17th. Goody bags for first 50 registered cooks. 210-260-1241, 210-385-0108 frankandmerrie@hotmail.com. Make checks payable to La Vernia Lions Club.

May 17, 2008-005 - Orland Park IL CASI. Three-I Regional Open Championship Held at Centennial Park, 15600 West Avenue. Benefits Special Rec Program. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2:00 PM. TICC Expense Money to Champion. Juniors' Cookoff. Make checks payable to Village of Orland Park. Contact Patty Vlazny, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462. 708- 403-6145, e-mail pvlazny@orland- park.il.us. See cookoff next day same location.

May 17, 2008-006 - Jourdanton TX CASI. 18th Annual Malvin Prasifka Memorial Chili and Bar-B-Que Cook Off held at St. Matthews Hall on Hwy 16 South. Entry fee $20 turn in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Local chili turn in 2 PM, entry fee $15. Jackpot Beans 80% payback 1st thru 3rd, entry fee $20 turn in 12:30 PM. IBCA BBQ entry fee $90 for all categories or $25 for each. Beef Fajitas turn in 11 AM. Pork Spare Ribs turn in Noon, Chicken halves turn in 1 PM. Brisket turn in 2 PM. Trophies 1st thru 3rd place. A great auction will follow announcements, and from 7 to 11 PM there will be a free dance. This is a long standing cookoff to honor a fellow chili cook and to benefit the charity near and dear to his heart The Jourdanton VFD. Contact Kim Hiley 210-286- 4275 cell or 830-868-2780 home, or David Prasifka 830-769-2384. BBQ info contact Mike Mueller 830- 769-2958 or 830-569-4477.

May 17, 2008-007 - Jacksonville AR CASI. Jacksonville Museum of Military History CCO. Held at Jacksonville Museum of Military History, 100 Veterans Circle. Having WW-II Program. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Checks payable to Jacksonville Museum of Military History. Info Bo Prewitt 9 Nicole Court, North Little Rock AR 72118-3134.

May 18, 2008-001 - Snyder TX CASI. 3rd Annual Bronze Buffalo Cookoff Held at the Collier Place 1528 CR 132. Entry fee $18, turn-in 12:30 PM. Make checks payable to Black Gold Pod. First Place Trophy is a Lloyd Goldwire bronze buffalo. See Previous day cookoff for more details. Contact Connie Collier collier@snydertex.com. 325-575-8282, 325-575-7014.

May 18, 2008-002 - Irving TX CASI. Morning After TOT Cookoff Held at Irving Elks Lodge, 2015 Britian. For TOT charities. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. Make checks payable to Top of Texas CASI. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Babs Johnson 972-523-8849 email bajohnson55@verizon.net. See cookoff previous day, same location.

May 18, 2008-003 - Orland Park IL CASI. Three-I Morning After Cookoff Held at Centennial Park, 15600 West Avenue. Entry fee $18, turn-in Noon. GROUND MEAT ONLY. For Breast Cancer Research. See Regional Cookoff held previous day, same location. Info Patty Vlazny, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462. 708-403- 6145, pvlazny@orland-park.il.us.

May 24, 2008-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Day 1 Memorial Day Wild Weekend of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Day Wild Weekend CCO, Benefits: Great Pepper's Meeting 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. There will also be a WTBA BBQ Cookoff. Chicken turn in Noon, Ribs turn- in 1 PM, Brisket turn in 3 PM. Fee for each BBQ is $15, Jackpot beans turn in at 12 noon, entry fee $5.00. Chili turn in at 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. There will be a Domino and Washer Tournament. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Sunday's and Monday's information. More info to come. Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net.

May 24, 2008-002 - Broken Arrow OK CASI. Green Country Chili Pod & BBQ Too Cookoff at the Crawfords, 23400 E 111 St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Benefits is GCCP for Great Peppers Meeting. IBCA BBQ cookoff. This is the First official IBCA cookoff for our new organization..Green County Chili & BBQ Too Pit. Ribs, Brisket, Chicken, entry fee $75. Cash prizes for top 5 in each category. Turn in Chicken 2:30 PM, Ribs 3 PM, Brisket 3:30 PM. Announcements approximately 4:30. Dry camping with access to Hot Tub and Pool. Join us for a Very good time!! Directions from Tulsa, take SHW 51 East thru Broken Arrow, follow the Coweta/81st St Exit, at the 4th stop light, Oneta Rd, turn right, South, go to second stop sign, E. 111 St. S turn right, West, go 1/2 mile house is on the left, South. Contact Lorinda Crawford 918-271-2421 or Everett 916-810-3274 918-455-8566. See cookoff next day.

May 24, 2008-003 - Victoria TX CASI. Colet Inn Chili Cookoff. Held at 3023 Camp Colet Rd. Call for detailed map or visit website www.coletinn.com. Entry fee $20 payable to VASA Pod. Benefits Medical Expenses for Wayne & LaFon Roessler. Turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans $10, turn-in Noon. Junior chili entry $10, turn-in 1 PM, ages 6 -17. Jackpot chicken entry $20 turn-in 3 PM. Jackpot Pork Spare ribs entry $20, turn- in 4 PM. Jackpot brisket entry $20, turn-in 5 PM, or $50 all three meats. Contact Linda McDon ald 361-578-2575. Dianna Hoy 361- 277-8687, Jennifer Danysh 361-578- 7061, Colet Inn 361-578-1360. mclinda78@hotmail.com.

May 24, 2008-004 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. 25th Annual Southwest Open Chili Championship, the Shrineland 2395 Hatton Rd. Entry fee $25, turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Top 3 chili and 1st place showmanship automatically qualify for TICC. Friday night 42 Tournament, $5 entry. Friday night cooks party-fish fry. Saturday morning break fast. Saturday night hamburger feed. Sunday morning breakfast. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733- 9221 or Bob Luney 940-632- 8600 sundance6900@aol.com. All entries received by May 1st will be entered in a drawing for a free E-Z Up Canopy. See North of Brazos Cookoff next day same location.

May 24, 2008-005 - York PA CASI. 6th Annual Keystone State Pod CCO The cookoff is again being held in the lot behind the Colonial Courthouse, on Pershing Ave. between Market and Philadelphia Sts. in historic downtown York, PA. Bringing plenty of throwdown chili is strongly encouraged, this event can draw a large crowd. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM Make checks payable to Keystone State Pod. Contact Chip Welsh chip@redlionspicyfoods.com phone 717-309-8303

May 24, 2008-006 - Vancouver BC CASI. Canadian International Cookoff at Canadian Festival of BBQ & Chili, at BC Place Stadium. Entry fee $25, turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Eat! Vancouver. Benefits Union Gospel Mission. Contact Fred Roycroft chili4fred@telus.net, 604-464-3472 On advertising probation per CASI Rule V.A.2.

May 25, 2008-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Day 2 Memorial Day Wild Weekend of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Day Wild Weekend CCO, Benefits: San Angelo State School, Voluntary Services 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 2 PM. Entry fee $18.00. There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday's and Monday's information. More information to follow. Contact Info: Janice Miller, 3214 Oak Mountain Trail, San Angelo, TX 76904, 325 947 8753 or garjans@suddenlink.net.

May 25, 2008-002 - Broken Arrow OK CASI. Sunday Green Country Chili Pod & BBQ Too Cookoff held at the Crawfords, 23400 E 111 St. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Dry camping available with access to Hot Tub and Pool. Join us for a Very good time!! Directions from Tulsa, take SHW 51 East thru Broken Arrow, follow the Coweta/81st St Exit, at the 4th stop light, Oneta Rd, turn right, South, go to second stop sign, E 111 St S, turn right, West, go 1/2 mile, house is on left, South. Lorinda Crawford 918-271-2421 or Everett 918-810-3274 or 915-455- 8655.

May 25, 2008-003 - Victoria TX CASI. Memorial Day Blast Off. Held at 3023 Camp Colet Road. Call for detailed map or visit website www.coletinn.com. Entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM. Make check payable to VASA Pod. Jackpot breakfast casserole-off entry fee $10, turn- in 10 AM. Contact Linda McDonald 361-578-2575. Mclinda78@hotmail. com. Dianna Hoy 361-277-8687, Jenifer Danysh 361-578-7061 or Colet Inn 361-578-1360. Benefits local charities, and VASA Pod.

May 25, 2008-004 - Tombstone AZ CASI. Wyatt Earp Days Paul Breuer Memorial Chili Cookoff. Entry fee $15. Cook on Allen Street in front of the OK Corral. Turn-in 1 PM. Must bring canopy. Cooks party the night before, May 24th, at the Vigilante Hall. Come cook at one of the most historic sites in the U.S. Plenty of other events to include shootouts. Period costume fashion shows, shopping and site-seeing. Contact Greg Monger 520-417-9948 or email mongo9@cox.net for further info.

May 25, 2008-005 - Wichita Falls TX CASI. North of Brazos Cookoff. Held at Shrineland, 2395 Hatton Rd Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Kevin Wooster 940-733-9221 or Bob Luney 940-632-8600 sundance6900@aol.com

May 26, 2008-001 - Water Valley TX CASI. Day 3 Memorial Day Wild Weekend of a 3 day Concho Valley Chili Pod Memorial Day Wild Weekend CCO, Benefits: San Angelo State School, Voluntary Services 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. There will be a cake auction, raffle and a 50/50 pot. Payable to Concho Valley Chili Pod. Saturday night Potluck. This is a 3 day CCO. See Saturday's and 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.

May 26, 2008-002 - San Antonio TX CASI. Memorial Day Monday Return of the Chili Queens Cookoff Held each year in downtown San Antonio at El Mercado on Produce Row. Turn-in 2 PM, entry fee $20. CHILI GRIND ONLY. For Santa Rosa Children's Hospital. This is a tradition started several years ago and is still going strong thanks to the efforts of many. We are trying to make it bigger and better with each year of its existence and the wonderful people of El Mercado Merchants Association are working closely with us to help in these efforts. We need everyone to come and join us for a fun afternoon. Contact Kim Hiley 210-286-4275.

May 31, 2008-001 - Elkton VA CASI. Centennial Jubilee Chili Cookoff Elkton Virginia will celebrate it's 100th Anniversary in April 2008. The Elkton Downtown Revitalization Corporation is sponsoring it's 2nd Annual (CASI) Chili Cook-off in support of this Centennial Jubilee Celebration. Entry fee $18 turn-in Noon. Held in Downtown Elkton on Spotswood Trail across from Town Hall. From I-81 take US 33 East 15 miles to Elkton. From US 29, take US 33 West for 20 miles to Elkton. In addition to the Chili Cook-off, this event will also have live music, craft vendors, a custom car show, food sales and other events currently still being coordinated. Elkton, VA is located between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten mountains just a few miles distance from the Blue Ridge National Park and the Massanutten Four Season Resort and Water Park. There are several Bed & Breakfast establishments in the area as well. Contact Rick Workman 540- 298-8514. sfsarge@comcast.net. Make checks payable to Elkton Downtown Revitalization Corp.

May 31, 2008-002 - Marble Falls TX CASI. Let's find a Cure Cookoff. Held at VFW 10376 1001 Veterans Ave (1431). 830-693-2261. Hello Everyone, We would like to invite all of you to our Cook-off May 30-31, 2008. As you know we are recovering from the June 29, 2007 flood and trying to get back on our feet. Entry fee $18 turn- in 2 PM. Make checks payable to VFW 10376 CASA Cookoff. We will be having raffles, 50/50 and booths, etc. We also have RV hook-up spacs available. contact Shiela Talley 830-693-9271 sgtalley64@msn.com. Come join us Thanks. Benefits Cancer Aid & Research/Buddy Program.

May 31, 2008-003 - Tyler TX CASI. American Legion Post 12 CCO. Held on American Legion Road, off Loop 323 ESE. Limited RV camping no hookups. Must reserve. Benefits American Legion charities Beans 50/50 $5, turn-in Noon.. CASI and Peoples Choice $20. CASI turn-in 1 PM, Peoples Choice ballots turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to American Legion. Contact Mike Rose 903-593-9751.

May 31, 2008-004 - El Paso TX CASI. Annual Longhorn Saloon CCO Held at 5354 Doniphan Drive. Entry fee $18, turn-in 4 PM. For Pod of The Pass charities. Goodie Bags for all cooks, raffles, Live Music, A special BBQ dinner for all cooks and friends after announcements. Plenty of dry camping. Contact Eve DuMond 915-345-4397.

May 31, 2008-005 - Staples TX CASI. 1st Annual Staples Community Fund Raiser Chili Cookoff. Held at 1361 FM 1977 on the San Marcos River. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Camping and admittance to grounds Friday thru Sunday afternoon only. Enjoy the river weather permitting. Due to liability concerns this is an adult only event. CASI entry fee $18. turn in 1:00 P.M. Make checks payable to Staples Civic Club. Benefits area community projects. Cookoff next day, same location. Friday night cooks meal hamburgers provided; sides & desserts welcomed. Saturday night pot luck. For information contact Miles Muller 512-357-2779, Debbie Roecker 512-357-6283 or Karen Reinke 512-357-6227.

May 31, 2008-006 - Marble Falls TX CASI. Love our Veterans We would like to invite everone to our Chili Cook-off. Location is the VFW Post 10376, 1001 Veterans Ave Marble Falls TX 78654. 830-693-2261. There will be a TV raffle, booths, 50/50 drawings and much more. We have RV hook-ups for anyone wanting to come in on Friday. Entry fee is $18.00 and can be mailed to the above address. Please make checks payable to the VFW 10376 (marked for CASI Cook-off) Turn in and Judging will be at 2:00 PM. We are having cooks dinner and band on friday night (May 30) We hope to see all of you there. Shiela Talley 512-535-5613, email sgtalley1@live.com. FAX 512-692- 6880

Jun 1, 2008-001 - Woodbridge VA CASI. 5th Annual Belmont Bay CASI Cookoff Held at the Belmont Bay Marina overlooking the Occoquan River. Chili grind only. Cooks meeting at 10:30 a.m. and turn-in at 2:00 p.m. Entry fee is $20 and all money goes to ACTS, a community organization helping homeless and abused women. To register or for further information contact Beverly King at 703-492-6194 or at HotChiliVa@aol.com Make checks payable to Beverly King.

Jun 1, 2008-002 - Staples TX CASI. Day After 1st Annual Staples Community Fundraiser CCO. Held at 1361 FM 1977 on the San Marcos River. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Camping & admittance to grounds Friday thru Sunday afternoon only. Due to liability concerns this is an adult only event. CASI entry fee $18. turn in 1:00 P.M. Benefits Staples Civic Organization. Cookoff previous day, same location. Friday night cooks meal, Saturday night pot luck. For information contact Miles Muller 512-357- 2779, Debbie Roecker 512-357-6283 or Karen Reinke 512-357-6227.

Jun 7, 2008-001 - Organ NM CASI. Bud's Backyard Pod CCO Held at 15770 Furnace St. This is an NMCS Pod Cook Off. Travel US Hwy 70 East from Las Cruces or West from Alamogordo. Turn north when you see the US Post Office sign. Travel to the 2nd stop sign and turn left. Look for the US Flag. Special "goodies" for the 1st 15 cooks to enter and pay. Entry fee $20 turn- in 2 PM. Contact Bud Barrick P.O. Box 268 Organ NM 88052 teamorgan@peoplepc.com. Make checks payable to NMCS, Benefits the Pod.

Jun 7, 2008-002 - Houston TX CASI. Space City POD 28th Annual CCO. Held at Blanco's 3406 W Alabama. Benefits the Women's Home. Out theme is All American. Live music Friday night. Cooks get in for $7. Saturday we start off with our famous Omelet-Off, judging is served with champagne and a variety of fruits, judging fee $10, Omelet entry is free! Jackpot Beans turn-in Noon, entry fee $5. CASI chili, CHILI GRIND ONLY, turn-in 2 PM, entry fee $17. CASI Show 2:30-3:30 PM. Jackets awarded to top 10 chili and top 3 showmanship. Silent auction, Bar Tab Bingo, and much more. BYOD (bring your own dish) on Saturday night, we provide the hot dogs and apple pie. Music to dance by our #1 DJ Nigel "Taco" Delgado. RV parking, no hookups. Make checks payable to Space City POD. Contact Chuk Spisock 281- 334-6718 or Don Mehann 281-493- 0105, mailto:spacecitypod@comcast .net.

Jun 7, 2008-003 - Floris IA CASI. Floris Flag Day Cookoff. Benefits Floris Fire Department. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Virgil or Roylene Johnson 641-684-4525.

Jun 7, 2008-004 - Little Rock AR CASI. Our Place Cookoff. Held at 7820 Stagecoach Rd. For Arkansas Childrens's Hospital. Entry fee $20, turn-in 1 PM. Contact Preston Nickle 501-791- 2191.

Jun 7, 2008-005 - Irving TX CASI. Delbert's Dream for Irving CCO,. 3rd Annual event held at Rock Island & Main Street in downtown Irving. People's choice chili, jackpot beans, silent auction, live music and vendors. $100 Wal- Mart gift card to 1st place CASI chili and 1st place beans. Please check out www.irvingchilicook. com for TV coverage of last years event and auction items. Benefits Irving cares. Trophies for 1st thru 10th CASI, 1st thru 3rd people's choice and 1st thru 3rd showmanship. Goody bags for first twenty cooks registered. Chili $20, turn-in 2 PM. Beans $5, turn-in Noon. Must cook chili to enter beans. Please bring extra chili for tasting. Vendor booth available for $20 donation. Make checks payable to Irving Cares, PO Box 177425, Irving TX 75017-7425. Contact T.J. 214-244- 2497 or Teddie 972-721-9181 ext 203. www.irvingchilicook.com.

Jun 7, 2008-006 - Queen Creek AZ CASI. 6th Summer Splash CASA Banas - 19935 Via Del Rancho Chili Grind only. Entry fee $15. Red Chili Turn-in at 1:00 PM. 3rd Arizona Biscuits & Gravy Championship. Contact Karen Banas 480-888-0812 or banask@msn.com. Make checks payable to Desert Breeze Pod.

Jun 7, 2008-007 - Lavaca AR CASI. Support the Sound at Lavaca CCO. Held at 2707 Hwy 96. Entry fee - $20.00, turn in 12:00 noon. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to Support the Sound at Lavaca. Contact Dara Hopson, 479- 782-3552, darah@mynewroads.com or Steve Almond, 479-674-2235, 479- 650-6477, mranut2@pinn.com

Jun 7, 2008-008 - De Leon TX CASI. Mason Amstrong lodge 445 Held at Deleon Peach and Melon Festival Grounds on Hwy 6, follow the signs. Beans-$10.00 50/50 turn in noon chili-$18.00 Chili Grind Only turn in 2 pm. Silent aution and other fun things. Brad Ballenger-254-592-5062 Randy Duke 254-405-4333 Mavis Nelson-254-715- 4075. Benefits Mason Scholarship Fund.

Jun 7, 2008-009 - Longview TX CASI. 5th Annual Alley Fest Cookoff. Held at Cotton & Fredonia. For 100 Acres of Heritage. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM, Beans $5, turn- in 1 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Make checks payable to 100 Acres Heritge. Live entertainment Friday Saturday, Sunday. Fabulous Thunderbirds Saturday night. Free admission to Chili Cooks. Great prizes, goody bags - 1st 50 entrants. Local Division entry $10, turn-in 1 PM. Contact David Trice 903-668-3974.

Jun 7, 2008-010 - Aloha OR CASI. Bales Marketplace Chili Cookoff and the Thriftway Classic BBQ. Held at 17675 SE Farmington Rd. Benefits Muscular Dystrophy Assn. Entry fee $10 turn-in 3 PM. Info Steven Price 9311 SE Yamhill St. Portland OR 97216. 503-252-1897 sgprice1@gmail.com.

Jun 7, 2008-011 - Frontenac KS CASI. Kansas State Chili Cookoff Held in Downtown Christmas Park. Benefits Frontenac Rotary Park. Entry fee $20 turn-in 5 PM. Make checks payable to Frontenac Rotary Club. Contact Paul Mendicki 620- 231-7854 620-249-7807 mendicki@ cox.net. Or Steve Shepard 520-249- 2101.

Jun 7, 2008-012 - Mayer AZ CASI. Mayer Daze Cookoff. Held at Hwy 69 downtown Mayer Community Center. Benefits Mayer Senior Center and Mayer Community Center. Entry fee $12, turn-in 1 PM. Peoples choice 11 AM. Make checks payable to Y.C.S. Contact Mary Ellen Smith 623-435-0291 butterdo@aol.com.

Jun 8, 2008-001 - De Leon TX CASI. Central Texas Chili Pod Held at Deleon Peach and Melon Festival Grounds, see Saturday cookoff. Entry chili $18.00 turn-in 1pm. Chili Grind Only. Mavis Nelson 254-715-4075 Randy Duke-254-405-4333. For Great Peppers Meeting. Make check payable to CTC Pod.

Jun 8, 2008-002 - Frontenac KS CASI. MO-KAN Pod Cookoff Held in Downtown Rotary Park. Benefits MO-KAN Pod. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to MO-KAN Pod. Contact Paul Mendicki 620-231-7854 620- 249-7807, mendicki@cox.net. or Steve Shepard 620-249-2101.

Jun 13, 2008-001 - Parkers Crossroads TN CASI. Hot-Pod Cookoff. New Location, I-40 Exit 108 South then East on outer road to Battlefield Walking Trail. Watch for signs! Entry fee $20 turn-in 8 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Civil War Encampment and day before Civil War Renactment. RV parking no hookups. Contact Preston Shaw 731-847-7208, 731-549-6945 cell shawppf@gmail.com

Jun 14, 2008-001 - Jonestown TX CASI. 26th Annual SOT Pod Cookoff. Held in Jones Brothers Park off Hwy 1431. Friday nights cooks party, Saturday Pod breakfast. Entry fee $18, turn-in 2 PM. Junior chili $5, turn-in 1 PM. Salsa 50/50 entry $5, turn-in Noon Beans 50/50 $5, turn-in Noon. Silent auction, raffle & more. RV parking no hookups, available after noon on Friday. Lake access and boat ramp. Potluck dinner Saturday night. Benefits local charities. Cut or grind. Info Jessie "6 pack" Waguespack 512-297-6687, jessiew.waguespack@ tasb.org. See cookoff next day.

Jun 14, 2008-002 - Chugwater WY CASI. 23rd Annual Chugwater Chili CCO Held in Staats Park, corner of 2nd and Bowie. Take Chugwater exit, go to 2nd and Bowie. Entry fee $20 turn-in 1 PM. Make check payable to Chugwater Chili CCO. Benefits Chugwater Economic Devel- opment, Chugwater Fire & Ambulance Community Center, Historial Group. Keeps getting better & better. More activities, better gift baskets, great entertainment, lots of fun. Contact Anja Bendel 307- 422-3493. townofchugwater@yahoo. com.

Jun 14, 2008-003 - Ft Worth TX CASI. 32nd Annual Cowtown Pod CCO. Benefits DFW Center for Autism Grapevine, TX. Held at Cabela's, exit 65 on I-35W north of NE Loop 820 and South of Texas Motor Speedway. Cabelas will again have Fathers Day/Kids Day games, activities, displays, discount coupons and lots more to do and see this year. Cowtown will have raffles for lots of great items. Friday arrivals welcomed. Plenty of RV parking No hookups. Cooks party Friday night with entertainment. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Trophies for top 10 chilis, top 10 juniors, and top 3 show. 1st place CASI chili wins airfare/hotel to cook at ST Thomas Virgin Island CCO in August. 2nd Annual North Texas Junior Chili Championship, 1st place juniors wins expense paid/guided deer hunt through Texas Youth Hunters program. 2nd thru 10th other great prizes. Adult entry $20 turn-in 1 PM. Juniors entry (ages 8-17) $8, turn-in Noon. CASI rules as well. Bring throw down chili for tasting cups. Goody bags to first 100 adult cooks that are registered. Early registration to David Sexton, 2803 Riverside #4601, Grand Prairie TX 75050. Must be received by May 31st. More information contact David cowtowngp@tx.rr.com. See cookoff next day.

Jun 14, 2008-004 - Alsip IL CASI. Alsip Park District Fun Fest CCO. Held at 11930 S Kostner, Alsip Aquatic Park. Benefits American Cancer Society. Entry fee $18 turn-in 3 PM. Make checks payable to Alsip Park District. Contact Leslie Guerrera 708-389-1003 Ext 315, 708-653-3655. Leslie_fit@ alsipparks.org.

Jun 14, 2008-005 - Parkers Crossroads TN CASI. 14th Annual Battleground and Midsouth Regional Open CCO. New Location, I-40 Exit 108 South then East on outer road to the Battlefield Walking Trail. Watch for signs! Entry fee $25, turn-in Noon. ForParkers Crossroad Battlefield Assn. Make checks payable to Hot-Pod. Civil War Renactment, Civilian War Ear Camp, Cannon Firings and Raffle in chili area. RV parking, no hookups.Contact Preston Shaw 731- 847-7208731-549-6945 cell. shawppf@gmail.com

Jun 14, 2008-006 - El Paso TX CASI. 4th Annual Flag Day CCO Location, corner of Gateway North and Diana Drive. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable to Pod of The Pass. Benefits the El Paso Chapter National Flag. Contact Eve DuMond 915-345-4397 blackgarterchili@aol.com.

Jun 14, 2008-007 - Fort McKavett TX CASI. Ft McKavett Chili & BBQ Cookoff Held at the VFD building in downtown Ft Mckavett. Come join us for a good time. Live band on Sat. night $18.00 entry fee on chili. Lone Star BBQ Society Rules for BBQ. FMI Sammie 325 656-8299 or Ed 325-396-2237 Benefits Ft McKavett VFD.

Jun 14, 2008-008 - Denton TX CASI. 2nd Annual Summer Showdown Held at North Texas State Fair Grounds, Charity NTSF. Entry Fee $20.00, turn in 2 pm. Chili Grind Only. Bull Riding, Charlie Robinson Concert, Entry Fee Covers Entrance to all Events, RV Hook-ups available. For Info Call Vicki-940-391-6998, Delora 940- 230-3238 cowgirlattitudechili@ hotmail.com or deloragoin@ hotmail.com. See Sunday-June 15 Chili Grind Only.

Jun 14, 2008-009 - Pasadena TX CASI. 1st Annual Milton Stanley Jr Foundation Cookoff, held at the Pasadena Moose Lodge, 3919 Pansy. Entry fee $20,turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Plenty of RV parking, no hookups. Milton was a very special friend to CASI, and many other local charities, the proceeds of this cookoff will help keep his generous giving spirit alive. Please come out and show your support. Loads of activities planned for this event. Keep checking the website for updates. www.miltonstanleyjr foundation.com. Contact Stacey Davis 713-828-6170 texaschiligirl @sbcglobal.net, Roy Davis txchili guy@sbcglobal.net. 281-487-8768.

Jun 14, 2008-010 - Amarillo TX CASI. Elks Lodge Fun in The Sun CCO. Held at Elks Lodge 932 Clyde around the pool. Chili entry $20, turn-in 2 PM. Jackpot beans entry fee $5, turn-in 2:30 PM. Benefits special needs children. Contact Pam Gonzales 806-373-9292 806-359-8469. CHILI GRIND ONLY.

Jun 15, 2008-001 - Jonestown TX CASI. Day After SOT Pod Cookoff. Held in Jones Brothers Park off Hwy 1431. Entry fee $18, turn-in 1 PM. Benefits local charities. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Jessie Waguespack 512-297-6687 or email jessie.waguespack@tasb.org.

Jun 15, 2008-002 - Fort Worth TX CASI. Sunday Day After Cowtown Cookoff. Held at Cabela's. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Entry fee $20 turn-in Noon. No beans. Benefits Cowtown Pod charities. Contact David Sexton cowtowngp@tx.rr.com See cookoff info previous day.

Jun 15, 2008-003 - Denton TX CASI. Sunday 2nd Annual Summer Showdown Held North Texas State Fair Grounds. Charity TBA. Entry Fee $20.00, turn in 12 pm. RV Hook- ups available For Info Call Vicki- 940-391-6998, Delora 940-230-3238 cowgirlattitudechili@hotmail.com or deloragoin@hotmail.com Chili Grind Only.

Jun 20, 2008-001 - Fort Smith AR CASI. Miss Laura's Friday Night Social Benefits Belch Pod, at Columbus Acres, 10203 Columbus Acres Road. Ground meat only. Entry fee $20 turn in 7 PM. Jackpot Beans $5 turn in 6 PM. Limited RV parking no hookups. Contact Dara Hopson at 479-782-3552 darah@mynewroads .com. or Patti Watkins at 479-459- 6765. ratt13@cox.net. Make checks payable to Fort Smith Boy's Shelter, P.O. Box 5211, Fort Smith AR 72903.

Jun 21, 2008-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. International River Runners Cancelled, date changed to June 28th.

Jun 21, 2008-002 - Show Low AZ CASI. First Annual Summit Health Care Auxillary Cookoff. Held in Show Low Park baseball field. Entry fee $18 turn-in 2 PM. Live Country Western Music Saturday evening. Dry camping. For more information contact Judy Donnelly 928-532-7244. Dick Seehusen, Alpine Chili Society, alpineinn@frontiernet.net, phone 928-339-1840.

Jun 21, 2008-003 - Lone Oak TX CASI. Bull Creek 4th Chili Cookoff Held in Town Square in covered pavillion 40 X 80 ft. Benefits LoneOak VFD. Entry fee $20 turn- in 1 PM. Beans entry $5, turn-in Noon. Contact Dorothy Miller 903-662-5584.

Jun 21, 2008-004 - Fort Smith AR CASI. 26th Annual Hanging Judge Isaac C Parker Memorial Cookoff/2008 North American Open & Arkansas State Open BBQ Championship, at Columbus Acres, 10203 Columbus Acres Road. Automatic qualifier. Ground meat only. Benefits Fort Smith Boys Shelter. Fee $20 turn- in Noon. Open meat. BBQ turn in starts at 12:30 PM. Order of turn in, Open, Ribs, Pork, Beef. Fee $20 per category. Limited RV parking, no hookups. Contact Dara Hopson at 479-782-3552 darah@mynewroads.com, or Patti Watkins 479-459-6765 or email ratt13@cox.net. Make checks payable to Fort Smith Boy's Shelter, c/o Belch Pod, P.O. Box 5211, Fort Smith AR 72903.

Jun 21, 2008-005 - Amarillo TX CASI. Elks Lodge Fun in The Sun Cookoff Cancelled.

Jun 21, 2008-006 - Horizon City TX CASI. Your Bar & Grill Cookoff. Held at 14010 Harizon Blvd. Entry fee $18, payable to Pod of The Pass. Turn-in 2 PM. Cooks meeting 10 AM. Benefits Great Peppers travel expense, Great Peppers Meeting. Dry camping space available, no charge Contact Carol Straughan 915-852- 3599.

Jun 21, 2008-007 - Augusta NJ CASI. Garden State Chili Championship This is the inaugural New Jersey state championship. Held at New Jersey State Fairgrounds 37 Plains Road. There will also be a free- style chili competition, rv hookups and plenty of space for cooks. A popular horse show is also taking place that day, and we expect a large crowd. Registration $20 in advance, $25 day of the cookoff. Sean Allen - info@thehealingcommunity.org Make checks payable to The Healing Comm at Fairview Lake. Turn-in 2 PM.

Jun 21, 2008-008 - Durham NC CASI. Bull City Chili Challenge Held in Durham Central Park in downtown Durham, NC. From southbound lanes of Hwy 147, Durham Expressway, take Chapel Hill St. exit. Turn left at top of ramp, proceed through light. Proceeds benefit the Durham Special Olympics. CASI chili, open chili, jr. chili, restaurant chili and salsa (restaurant & individual) will be judged. Salsa turn-in at 11:00 a.m., chili turn- in at noon. We're expecting a good crowd again, so please bring throw-down! Entertainment, games and additional food vendors on site. Entry fee is $20 for CASI chili, $10 for freestyle and salsa. Juniors and restaurants are free. Checks payable to the Piedmont Pepper Pod. ***All vehicles need to be moved from the cooking area by 8:00 a.m.*** Please call or e-mail for more information; adrienneg@ gmail.com, call 919-381-1540 or web at www.ncchili.com.

Jun 21, 2008-009 - Brownfield TX CASI. 7th Annual Great American Knights of Columbus Council 12292 Cookoff. Sanctioned by IBCA and CASI held in Coleman Park, some elctrical hookups. CHILI GRIND ONLY Turn-in 2 PM. Barbeque IBCA Sanctioned. $5000.00 Guaranteed (TOTAL). Brisket, spare ribs, chicken. Money awarded 1st thru 10th place in all meat categories Early entry fee: $100.00 if paid before June 6th, $125.00 after early entry deadline. Pinto Bean contest $10.00 entry, winner takes all, turn-in 10 AM. Contact Joe Contreras, 605 E Story Brownfield TX 79316. 806-438-9464 Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus.

Jun 21, 2008-010 - Grand Lake CO CASI. 25th Annual Colorado State Open Championship. Automatic qualifier for TICC, Held in beautiful downtown Grand Lake, in Town Park off Main Street, lots of trees and grass. This day long event will feature live music, a beer garden and a silent auction. As this is our 25th we would love to see many of our past cooks at the event! Cooking will be at 9,000 feet, is that the highest elevation cookoff in CASI's world? Chili competitions include State Championship Red and the State Championship Green. As a reminder, please bring extra chili and/or beans to add to your red chili after turn-in - we expect crowds, 400-500 hungry public. We really need your help! All cooks that sign up and pay by May 30th will receive a special memento. Entry fee for CASI Red or the Green is $25, if you cook both, the fee is $35. Proceeds benefits the Grand Lake Fire Department's charities. Make checks payable to the Colorado Chili Pod. Contact John Montgomery, 1670 Broadway #3000, Denver CO 80202. coloradochili@ aol.com, phone 303-831-5061.

Jun 21, 2008-011 - Meyersville TX CASI. Julie Arndt Memorial Scholarship CCO. Located at the Meyersville Country Club, 5195 Mission Valley Rd. Plenty of shady RV parking, no hookups. Swimming pool and hot tub available, usage fee $3 per person per day. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. Make checks payable Julie Arndt Memorial Scholarship. Jackpot beans $10, turn-in Noon. Contact Dianna Hoy 361-648-6990.

Jun 22, 2008-001 - Bastrop TX CASI. Sunday International River Runners Cancelled, date changed to June 29th.

Jun 22, 2008-002 - Meyersville TX CASI. Day Ater Cokoff at Meyersville Held at Meyersville Couontry Club 5195 Mission Valley Rd. See previous day cookoff. Plenty of shady RV parking, no hookups. Swimming pool and hot tub avail- able $3 per person per day. Entry fee $18 turn-in 1 PM. Make checks payable to Meyersville Country Club. Donna Hoy 361-648-6990 diannahoy@aol.com.

Jun 28, 2008-001 - Garland TX CASI. 7th Annual Garland Elks Lodge CCO Held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive. 972-278-5300. Jr. Division Chili $5 with turn-in @ Noon. Pinto Beans Competition $5, Noon turn- in with the following conditions; Dry Pinto Beans cooked from scratch on site (presoaking ok), 1 turn-in from each pot cooked, 100% payback to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. CASI Chili entry $25 with 1 pm turn in. We will award painted stoves for 1st, 2nd, 3rd CASI chili, 1st Show, and 1st Junior. Lots of motorhome/trailer parking with hook ups (water & electric) 1st come 1st served. Food Court, Silent Auction and Raffles. Make check payable to Garland Elks Lodge, for their charities. Info 214-501-4322.

Jun 28, 2008-002 - Bastrop TX CASI. International River Runners and American Legion Aux 533 CCO. Held at 3003 Loop 150 East. Entry fee $20 turn-in 2 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Benefits (CPS) Child Protective Service. Contact Crystal Dear 512-844-6668 cell 512-253-6335. See cookoff next day.

Jun 28, 2008-003 - Severna Park MD CASI. The No BS MDP Backyard Cookoff and Cook's Party. Come join us for our annual pod cook-off and BBQ feast at the Benfield Art & Agricultural Center - 510 Benfield Road, Severna Park MD 21146. Turn-in 2 pm, Chili Grind Only. Entry Fee $15; includes annual MDP membership dues. Tents are optional. Attendees please bring a side dish to share. A pod membership drive will be taking place as well as our annual pod elections. A great time can be had by all! For additional info contact Jen Windsor chilicat9@hotmail.com or 443-878-7999. More info will be posted on our website www.chili- mac.com as we get closer to the event.

Jun 28, 2008-004 - Ottumwa IA CASI. Pro Balloon Cookoff. Held in Ottumwa Park. Benefits Hospice of Wapello County. Entry fee $20, turn-in Noon. Junior cookoff $5, turn-in 12:30 PM. Cooks party after the cookoff. Contact Virgil or Roylene Johnson 641-684-4525.

Jun 28, 2008-005 - Morrow GA CASI. Morrow's SummerFest on the Green Chili Cookoff. Held at 5917 Reynolds Road, behind WalMart. Evening venue with musical enter- tainment by The Party Nation and Crystal Cruzers. Vendors, kids games, Huge fireworks display. Benefits Clayton County Meals on Wheels. CASI chili entry fee $20, turn-in 7 PM, CHILI GRIND ONLY. Open chili entry $10, turn-in 6:30 PM. Please bring minimum of 4 gallons per team for crowd judging. Awards for Crowd Favorite and Best Booth. Park area will be open to begin set up at Noon. Please reserve your place before Friday, May 23rd. Contact Michael Sakowitz Twomey mtwomey@cityofmorrow.com, 678-614- 3824. Make checks payable to Morrow Business and Tourism Assn, mail to Morrow Tourist Center, 6475 Jonesboro Road, Morrow GA 30260, 770-968-1623.

Jun 28, 2008-006 - Mitchell NE CASI. Mitchell Concert in the Park 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff. Held in the Mitchell City Park, located north off Hwy 26 between 19th and 22nd Ave. Entry fee $15 for Red Chili, $15 for Open Chili, or $25 for both. Cooks meeting at 2:30 pm and turn-in at 5:30 pm. To receive a goodie bag (cooks Bag) your paid entry form must be received by June 13th. Any entries after this date will not receive a goodie bag. Live music all day, craft fair, food venders, activities for kids, ice cream social, and fireworks display at dusk. Proceeds benefit the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce. Make checks payable to Pepe's Pod c/o Linda Todd 1525 Ave K, Scottsbluff NE 69361. Contact Kyle Haberman 308-635- 7852, khab@charter.net, Carol Bernard 308-631-1908, cbernard4004@charter.net

Jun 28, 2008-007 - Amarillo TX CASI. Annual Moose Chili Cookoff. Held at 4200 N Western. Benefits Moose Lodge 1361 charities. Entry fee $20 turn-in 3 PM. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Contact Gene Broyles 806- 679-9714. genebroyles@yahoo.com.

Jun 28, 2008-008 - Benton AR CASI. Benton VFW 2256 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff, held at 2256 Sleepy Village Rd. Entry fee $20, turn in 1 PM. Make checks payable to VFW Post 2256. Benefits Post 2256 Youth programs. Contct Bo Prewitt 501-771-1704, 501-607-2347.

Jun 28, 2008-009 - Tulsa TX CASI. Oklahoma State Cookoff Held on the grounds of American Legion Post 1, 1120 E 8th St. Details to follow.

Jun 29, 2008-001 - Garland TX CASI. Garland Elks Day After CCO See cook off day before - then come and stay for both. Chili only today with noon turn in! Once again we will award painted stoves for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place chili! Come and see us and get those points. Entry fee $25 turn- in Noon. Held at 3825 Duck Creek Drive. 214-501-4322.

Jun 29, 2008-002 - Bastrop TX CASI. Sunday International River Runners & American Legion Aux 533 CCO. Held at 3003 Loop 150 East. Entry fee $15 turn-in 1 PM. Benefits MD Muscular Dystrophy patient. CHILI GRIND ONLY. Info Crystal Dear 512-844-6668 cell, 512-253-6335.