The first Idaho State Championship Chili Cookoff in Mountain Home, Idaho was a huge success. It took place on July 26th, and it was an International Chili Society sanctioned cookoff. That means the winners won points that will help them qualify for the ICS world championship cookoff.
Chili cooks from Idaho, Colorado, Oregon and Montana competed in several different categories. First place winners were: Traditional Red - Kurt Schulz of Billings, MT; Chili Verde - Marilee Barrett of Worley, ID; Salsa - Dennis Robinson of Caldwell, ID; People's Choice - Vince Poxleitner of Boise, ID. Congratulations!
Comments from contestants and attendees alike were very positive. Mountain Home Mayor Tom Rist (one of the judges) said, "Certainly, this event is in its first year, and I'm happy that I was invited. Based on the enthusiasm of the organizers, I can see this event getting better and better every year."
Chili scorekeeper Barbara Ward said, "The turnout was great, we were glad to have so many people committed to the event and we hope to have a bigger turnout next year."
Does your town need a boost? Maybe you should consider a chili cookoff. They are a lot of fun for everyone and almost always a big success. Chili cookoff sanctioning organizations are ready to make suggestions for a successful event. If your town just had its first chili cookoff, let us hear from you about it.
Congratulations, Mountain Home! We are looking forward to hearing about your cookoff next year.
For information about some upcoming chili cookoffs and festivals just use this link to our support website. Thanks!
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