Main Event Calendar
August 13 - 15, 2009
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
2009 Event Flyer 2009 Sponsors
This three day event combines live music all weekend with Larry Joe Taylor & Friends, then multiple cook-offs in the park on Saturday 8/15. Music venues all over town like the top of the mountain, along the Red River, Brandenburg Park, and the historic Motherlode Saloon. Three-day wristbands for all music venues and entry into the cook-off are $42 and come with a commemorative lanyard. Tickets for individual music events are $7-$12 each. Order your tickets now by downloading the ticket order form (preferred) or by calling (877) 885-3885.
Confirmed for 2009:
Michael Hearne South by Southwest
Tejas Brothers Josh Grider Trio
Chuck Pyle Mike Addington & Paul Gatton
Download the schedule here. Find out more about the New Mexico Musicians Showcase here.
Saturday's cook-off consists of the following categories:
CASI "Red River Red" & NM State Green Chile Championship Registration
Lone Star BBQ Society Cook-off Registration
Salsa & Open (People's Choice) Registration
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.
RSVP for this event on Facebook! RV Parking Information (cooks only)
Thank you to our 2009 Sponsors (click for their links):
Sizzlin':
Bandana Real Estate & Property Management
Flamin':
Capo's Corner Golden Eagle Lodge
Sitzmark Sports & Lodging Calhoun Real Estate
Red River Chamber of Commerce Moon River Gifts
Riverside Lodge Red River Family Dentistry
People's Bank Alpine Lodge
Deer Lodge Fast Eddie's
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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