Main Event Calendar

August 14 - 16, 2008

Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights

Location: Music venues throughout town Thursday - Saturday. Chili Cook-off at Brandenburg Park Saturday 9am - 4pm.

Larry Joe Taylor's "Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights"

Chili Cook-off & Music Festival

This three day event combines live music all weekend with Larry Joe Taylor & Friends, then a CASI sanctioned chili cook-off in the park on Saturday 8/16.  Music venues all over town like the top of the mountain, along the Red River, Brandenburg Park, and the historic Motherlode Saloon.  Past artists have included Larry Joe Taylor, Kevin Welch & Claudia Scott, the Matt Martindale Band, Stoney LaRue, Richerd Leigh, Chuck Pyle, Terri Hendrix, Rick Fowler, South by Southwest, Michael Hearne, and Terri Hendrix.  The 2008 music lineup will be posted soon, so check back often for details!

The chili cook-off consits of four categories: CASI Red, Green Chile, Salsa, and Open.  CASI 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 at coloradochili@aol.com.  For the 2008 cook-off registration form, click here.

Vendors are welcome at the chili cook-off Saturday.  Vendor space is $75 for a 10' x 10' booth.  You must be selling chili or a chili-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.