Truckee Chili Cookoff


     

And the Winners Are

Taking first place in the Individual category was Ryan “Happy” Gilmore, successful in his first outing.

First honors in the Non-profit category went to the team from Tahoe Forest Hospital led by Matt Pierz, Executive Chef.

Jax Truckee Diner won in the Restaurant category which was surprising since the establishment won’t open until July 14. Owner Bud Haley credited Executive Chef Melinda Dorn with creating the award-winning recipe. Jax Truckee Diner also won the People’s Choice award based upon the votes of the attendees at the event.

The Grand Champion of this first ever Truckee Chili Cookoff was the young team “Poets on Payday”, Lyle Poulin, Aaron Oropeza and Michael Kugler. They say the team name was taken from the chili cookoff episode of The Simpsons.

 

Thanks to Our Entertainers

The non-stop entertainment at the Truckee Chili Cookoff was just fabulous. Many thanks to:

Local favorite folk-rock guitarist/ singer/songwriter Bud Worrell.

Sierra Mountainaires Barber-shop Chorus, this men's group, specializing in harmony, comedy and generally great entertain-ment.

Pleasant Heads, the popular modern-country band from Reno, with their unique style ranging from oldies to their own unique songs.

Adding to the festivities with blues to bluegrass was the “Reverend” Buddy Wright and the Red Devils Rhythm Section with special guest star "One Foot Johnson".

There was also a special appearance by The Railroad Regulators.

And much, much more.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, June 27, 2010, 11 AM, Truckee Regional Park - 2nd Annual Truckee Chili Cookoff.

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Grand Champions
Poets on Payday

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Truckee Chili Cookoff 2010

Bigger and better than ever -Make plans now to participate in the 2nd Annual Truckee Chili Cookoff on Sunday, June  27, 2010.

 

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