On November 3rd 2012. The Whitewright Grand Street Fall Festival will be host to the 3rd Annual North Texas Firefighters Chili Cook Off competition for the very best chili in North Central Texas.
We are sanctioned by and will be following CASI rules (Chili Appreciation Society International).
We are seeking both fire department and civilian chili cooking teams. With your friends, family, colleagues or all by yourself, join us this year.
Contestant preregistration is strongly suggested-Help us plan for everyone!
All proceeds from the Cook-off go to participating North Texas volunteer fire departments to support them in purchasing much needed equipment or secure repairs, etc. Allowing them to perform their tasks in a safer and more effective manner. Besides, everyone Loves Firefighters & Great Chili. There will be exciting raffles and silent auctions. You can purchase tickets to sample all the chili and cast votes for the People’s Choice award. Raffle and sampling tickets can be purchased in advance or in the cook-off area.
Chili Sales: After judging cups are collected, festival goers are invited to the chili tasting’, for $5 you can sample all the chili’s.
Event location: Intersection South at Grand & Sears Streets, Whitewright, Texas
Host: Whitewright Area Chamber of Commerce 113 W Grand St, Whitewright TX
Phone: (903) 364-2000 Web site: www.whitewright.org
Point of Contact:Ella Fitzbag (903) 818-9023 chili@whitewright.org
Entry Fees: $20
Schedule: Setup: 6:00-8:30 am, Cook registration and meeting: 9:00 am, Showmanship judging 11:30 am, Judging cup turn-in: 12:30 pm, Chili tasting: 12:35 pm until gone!, Award Presentation: 2:45 pm.
Awards: 1st-10th place Winners, three Showmanship awards and People’s Choice award.
Application & Rules here: 2012 FFCCO contestant registration & rules
We supply: 10’ x 10’ open-air paved space for each contestant, judging cups, 2 oz sample cups & spoons for the chili tasting.
Poster for your firehouse or anywhere: chili
Thanks in advance for helping us get the word out!!!
Sponsorship Opportunities: 2012 sponsor proposal form Your business or organization can gain exposure and show your continued support of the community by participating. Contact Ella to learn more. We look forward to seeing you in November.
RESULTS FROM THE COOK-OFF 2011
1stPlace – Don Ryba of Greenville, 2ndPlace – Rex Jones, Dallas, 3rdPlace – Nita Rhor, Garland, 4thPlace – Rick Laribie, Argyle, 5thPlace – Rick Poston, Paris, 6thPlace – Troop 42 Boy Scouts, Whitewright, 7thPlace – Becky Brisco, Conroe, 8thPlace – Howard Jones, Pottsboro, 9thPlace – Don Moore, Sherman, 10thPlace – Scott Greenlee, Whitewright
Showmanship 1stPlace – Savoy VFD, 2ndPlace – Becky Biscro, Conroe, 3rdPlace – Van Alstyne FD/VFD
People’s Choice Becky Brisco, Conroe
2010 Photos
