Spring Chili Cook-off was HOT!

Barbara and Lorrie enjoyed the chile & company!
Barbara and Lorrie enjoyed the chile & company!

The Crown King Saloon hosted its Annual Spring Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, April 12th. This year’s contestants brought out a variety of unique and tasty pots of chili for the guests to sample. Judging was performed by eight tasters, who all agreed they had a hard time choosing the winner.

This year’s coveted PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD  and $125 went to Joe Max and his # 13 “Joe’s Momma Chili”. Joe says it was his mother’s own recipe!
The judges awarded the following trophies: FIRST PLACE and $150 went to Marco Islas and his # 15 ‘El Diablo Chili’. His friend, Nick Brnilovich took SECOND PLACE and $100 with #14 ‘Brnilly Chili’. THIRD PLACE and $75 was won by Randy Faunce with his #8 ‘Blackbean Chili’.  Congratulations to all the winners, who went home with trophies, some great prizes and cash too.

Thanks to all the folks who entered their chilis this year. Here is a list of the other contestants..

#1  Dennis’  ‘Yo No Se` Chili’,  #2 Glenn’s ‘3 Heat Chili’,  #3 Paula’s ‘Louisiana Chili’,  #4 Mary’s ‘Creole Chili’,  #5 Esta’s ‘Little Bighorn Chili’,  #6 Staci’s ‘ Red Headed Slut Chili’,  #7 Doug’s ‘Bradshaw Beast Chili’, #9 Collin’s ‘No Name Chili’, #10 Ted’s ‘Half Black Chili’,  #11 Matt’s ‘Duke City Chili’ and  #12 Barry’s ‘Pot of Gold Chili’

We hope to see you at the 30th Annual Fall Chili Cook-Off Oct 4th. Check the events page for the most up to date calendar of events. On behalf of Doug & Erica White and the staff of the CK Saloon, thanks for supporting the Chili Cook-off and all the events throughout the year.