2010 Chugwater Chili Cook-Off Winners and Rules
Chili Cooking
CHILI COOKED ON SITE:  All chili must
be cooked from scratch on site the day of
the cook off.  All chili must be prepared in
the open (no cooking in motor homes,
etc.)  All cooking must be done with
propane or camp stove,
not electric
burners.
ONE RED CHILI PER COOK:  Each
head cook is responsible for preparing
one (1) pot of chili that he or she intends
to be judged and turning in one (1)
judging cup from that pot.  No more than
one (1) judging sample can be taken from
any pot.
PENALTIES:  Failure to Comply with
CASI rules will result in disqualification of
an individual cook.
Showmanship
  • At least one (1) member of each
    showmanship team must enter the chili
    competition.
  • Contestants should bring sign(s)
    identifying your chili team name and
    chili booth, decorations, props,
    costumes, battery-powered amplifier,
    musical instruments, giveaways and
    any other equipment may be used in
    showmanship.
  • JUDGING CRITERIA:  Showmanship,
    like chili, must be in good taste and is
    judged on the following five (5)
    criteria:  THEME, COSTUME, BOOTH
    SET-UP, ACTION, and AUDIENCE
    APPEAL.
Salsa Competition
  • Salsa must be prepared on site.
  • Enough salsa must be made for
    samples.
  • Salsa Competition winner will be
    selected by a People's Choice Award.
  • Cooker's bags will be given to each
    Team.
General Guidelines
  • All cookers will need to get a permit
    from the State Department of Health.  
    They will be on site to issue permits
    and there is NO FEE for chili and
    salsa cookers.
  • Cooker's bags will be given to each
    Team.
  • After a sample of your chili has been
    submitted to be judged, cookers may
    add beans to their chili to increase
    supplies.
  • It is recommended that cookers cook a
    minimum of 2 gallons of chili to have
    ample samples for People's Choice
    Award.
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Red Chili
1.  Mel FitzHenry, Wichita Falls, TX
2.  Diane FitzHenry, Wichita Falls, TX
3.  John Montgomery, Golden, CO
4.  Robin Darnall, Harrisburg, NE
5.  Bill Helzer & Don Lambert, Wheatland, WY
6.  Traci Collins, Cheyenne, WY
7.  Doug Evelyn, Casper, WY
8.  Greg Rees, Cheyenne, WY
9.  Scott Harris, Scottsbluff, NE
10. Josh Kanppenburger, Boseman, MT
Showmanship
1.  Chiliheadz, Mike Booth, Conifer, CO
2.  Hot Trottin Chili, Scott Harris, Scottsbluff, NE
3.  Hillbilly Chili, Cathy Griffith, Cheyenne, WY
People’s Choice, Red Chili
1.  Traci Collins & Mike Dallas, Cheyenne, WY
Green Chili
1.  Traci Collins, Cheyenne, WY
2.  John Montgomery, Golden, CO
3.  Mike Dallas, Cheyenne, WY
4.  Linda Harris, Scottsbluff, NE
5.  Bill Holzer and Don Lambert, Wheatland, WY
6.  Mike Thyfault, Cheyenne, WY
7.  Estela Wagner, Pine Bluffs, WY
People’s Choice, Green Chili
1.  Bill Holzer and Don Lambert, Wheatland, WY
Salsa Competition
1.  Debbie DeBruyne, Lakewood, CO
People’s Choice – Salsa
1.  Debbie DeBruyne, Lakewood, CO
Greenhorn Award
1.  Josh Knappenberger, Boseman, MT
Junior Red Chili
1.  Taylor Cotton, Wheatland, WY
Car Show Winners
1st - Paula Cain: 1957 Chevy 4 door station wagon
2nd - Auggie VillilpandoL: 1971 Hemi Cuda

Drivers Choice-
1st - Auggie Villilpando: 1971 Hemi Cuda
2nd - Paula Cain: 1957 Chevy 4 door station wagon