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August 19 - 21, 2010
Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights
Location: Music venues throughout town Thursday - Saturday. Cook-off at Brandenburg Park Saturday 9am - 4pm.
Larry Joe Taylor's "Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights" Music Festival & Cook-off, featuring the "Red River Red" CASI Chili Cook-off, the "New Mexico State Green Chile Championship," and a Lone Star BBQ Society Cook-off
This three day event combines live music all weekend with Larry Joe Taylor & Friends, then multiple cook-offs in the park on Saturday 8/21, including the New Mexico State Green Chile Championship. Music venues all over town like the top of the mountain, along the Red River, Brandenburg Park, and the historic Motherlode Saloon.
Saturday's cook-off consists of the following categories:
CASI "Red River Red" & NM State Green Chile Championship
Lone Star BBQ Society Cook-off
Salsa & Open (People's Choice)
Interested in judging CASI, Green Chile, or BBQ? Email us!
CASI, Green Chile, and LSBS winners will be determined by a panel of judges. All other categories will be judged by "Peoples Choice" ballots at the event. For more information on becoming a chili cook or a CASI member, contact John Montgomery. For information on the Lone Star BBQ Society cook-off contact Weldon Broaddus.
RV Parking Information (cooks only)
If you are a chili cook that uses propane, please read the New Mexico rules and regulations here. There will be a propane inspector on site Saturday morning to monitor propane use.
Vendors are welcome at the cook-off Saturday. Vendor space is $75 for a 10' x 10' booth. You must be selling chili, BBQ, chile, or a related product. If you have questions on if your product is eligible or if you'd like to become a vendor, contact Holly at (877) 885-3885 or info@redriver.org.
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