Last-Minute Change

On Saturday, April 16, 2011, North Carolina was hit by more than two dozen tornadoes, leaving horrific paths of destruction and death in their wake. The chili cookoff and car show slid to Sunday, April 17, avoiding rain and very high winds in downtown Asheboro. We used mass media and social networking sites to get the word out about the date change. We enjoyed clear skies, gentle breezes and 70+ degree temperatures.



What's Going On?

Golden Corral and the Randolph Heritage Conservancy are joining forces for a street rod car show and a chili cookoff in Bicentennial Park in downtown Asheboro.... Deadline to enter as a chili cook is April 10, 2011.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

New Pics on FB!

If you would like to post some pics on our Facebook pages, you can! And, we have finally posted all the pics we took the day of the event.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

All Kinds of Chili

Sights throughout the day ...

Rebecca Briles won the 2011 Best Showmanship Award

Asheboro Mayor David Smith jumped in to help with trash removal.
Charlie Fowler won the 2011 Grand Prize. He also came in first in the People's Choice contest, but rules said that if you won the Grand Prize, you are ineligible to win another award. He won the People's Choice in 2009 and 2010.

Michele Wilkins won 2nd Place for her "Savor the Flavor" vegetarian chili.
The Fairlanes are always a crowd pleaser!
White chicken chili

An official judge makes notes about the chili as he tastes it. This is a ballot.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Chili's of Asheboro Community Involvement

SLIDING to SUNDAY

Sometimes weather just gets in the way of having outdoor fun! So with a 90 percent chance of periodic thunderstorms and wind on Saturday, the Old Time Chili Cookoff and car show are sliding to Sunday, April 17, 2011.
On Sunday, to accommodate persons going to church, the car show registration has been extended to 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Good Morning Show - Friday, April 15, 2011


Join the 2010 Old Time Chili Cookoff Grand Prize winner, Kim Jarmon, as he shows how he makes chili. He'll be on The Good Morning Show at 7:15 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.

And, list to Rock 92 in the mornings on your radio to hear more about the Old Time Chili Cookoff. On Saturday, from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., come meet Chris Kelly - who hails from Randolph County!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

18 cooks!

We have 18 cooks. Most are from Randolph County, but the 18th hails from Winston-Salem. We're delighted to have such a strong interest and turnout in our event!

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Who's Cooking?

We'll soon be posting information about the cooks here. But 'til then, see if you know any of them on our Facebook page ... Old Time Chili Cookoff.

April 4, 2011

Join us on WGHP Fox 8 from 6-8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 4. Some of our chili cooks will be giving a glimpse into how they make their chili.

Will they tell all their secrets? Probably not, but you will get to see what kinds will be served.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Our New Logo - has a flame....

Asheboro graphic designer Bill Lunsford created our logo last year - Mr. Chili. Well this year, it seems that Mr. Chili has been hanging around downtown Asheboro and has found romance. We love our new logo and we'll have plenty of big T-shirts for you to buy!

Friday, February 18, 2011

Red Hot Chili Peppers ... Enjoy!


What's the Latest News on the Chili Cookoff?

We've been busy working on this year's event - so here's an update where we are so far. We'll keep you updated. If you have any questions, please email us at oldtimechili10@hotmail.com

COOKERS
So far, we have six cooks and most of them are repeats from 2010. They're plotting, strategizing and waging war on each other to see who wins the $600 Grand Prize and the $200 People's Choice Award. The deadline to enter is April 10.

FOOD VENDORS
If you don't like chili, we're going to have a variety of food.... we're expecting more ...
Lexington-Style Barbecue from Asheboro
Street festival food
Homemade ice cream - to offset the chili pepper heat

DOOR PRIZES
Gas grill from Lowe's Home Improvement 
Gift certificates from local merchants
Wine basket from Lumina Wine & Beer in downtown Asheboro

SILENT AUCTION - in partnership with Golden Corral's car show

ENTERTAINMENT
Red Mojo - blues music - known throughout Greensboro, NC

BEER GARDEN

Friday, February 11, 2011

Old Time Chili Cookoff Seeks Cooks

ASHEBORO, N.C. – The pot is being stirred and the competition is brewing. One of the cooks from last year has already announced his goal to overtake the current chili cook and take home hard, cold cash. Yes, chili green money.

We’re talking about the Old Time Chili Cookoff which will be held on Saturday, April 16 in Bicentennial Park in downtown Asheboro.

A panel of judges will determine who wins the $600 grand prize, the $400 for second place and $200 for the cook with the best showmanship. Members of the public will cast their ballot for the most coveted award of all, the People’s Choice. The award not only gives the winner $200, but also reflects thousands of taste buds.

This year, organizers are posting information about each contestant on the Discussion Page of the Facebook address, Old Time Chili Cookoff & “Cruisin’ for Miracles” Car Show. “We recognize each cook builds a fan base, so we’re going to help them,” said publicist Greta Lint. Information about each cook will also be available at www.oldtimechilicookoff.com.

Registration is $25 to enter.

Each cook must be prepared to serve 10 gallons of chili. Sampling cups will be provided.

Rules and regulations are available online at www.oldtimechilicookoff.com or may be obtained by emailing chili@oldtimechilicookoff.com or calling Cindy Wilkins at 336-430-8372.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Old Time Chli Cookoff Prepares for 2011 Event

Special to Asheboro Magazine 

Old Time Chili Cookoff Prepares for 2011 Event 

ASHEBORO, N.C. – If you take a stroll through Bicentennial Park in downtown Asheboro around 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, you’ll see chili cooks busy chopping peppers, onions and garlic. You’ll hear meat sizzling. You’ll see cooks stirring their pots in hopes of going home with the coveted People’s Choice Award in the Old Time Chili Cookoff.
            At the same time, you’ll feel the engine vibration of old Fords, Chevys, Buicks and more rumbling down the street as they start coming in for the “Cruisin’ for Miracles” Car Show.
            Yes, there are actually two events in one.
            The chili cookoff is a fundraiser for the Randolph Heritage Conservancy, an organization focusing upon local historic preservation. As in 2010, the Conservancy will give a donation to the Sunset Theater restoration project.
            The car show is a benefit for the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) and is being produced by the Golden Corral in Asheboro which is in region that supports the CMN efforts at Duke Hospital in Durham. Golden Corral, Inc. is a corporate sponsor of CMN, with restaurants in the northern Triad supporting Wake Forest Hospital.
            In 2010, there were around a dozen cooks who vied for not only the People’s Choice Award, but also top prizes from a panel of judges. This year, competition is expected to be quite stiff, as cooks are developing their strategies.
            A lucky cook will take home the grand prize of $600. Additional prizes are $400 for Second Place, $200 for People’s Choice and $200 for Showmanship.
            Car registration will be held from 8:30-10:30 a.m. with judging beginning at 11 a.m.
            The official panel of chili judges will start tasting at 12 noon. Public tasting will begin at 12:30 and probably run through 3 p.m. Organizers said chili went pretty fast last year.
            Admission is free for both events.
            However, to taste the chili and cast a ballot, you’ll need a ticket. They’re $5 per person for children over 10 years old.
            Cooking registration is $25. The deadline to enter is April 10.
            Pre-registration for the car show is $20. On the day of the event, it is $25. The first 100 entries will receive a dash plaque. Golden Corral will give the Top 40 Awards.     
            “We would like to raise $3,500 this year for the Children’s Miracle Network,” says Gerald Cain, manager of the Asheboro Golden Corral. “Our store helps local children receive necessary medical care at Duke Hospital. So this year, we’ve added a silent auction which promises to have some really neat items in it.”
            To stay abreast of both events, visit Old Time Chili Cookoff and “Cruisin’ for Miracles Car Show” on Facebook or visit www.OldTimeChiliCookoff.com. For more information about the chili cookoff, call Cindy Wilkins at 336-430-8372. To register for the car show, call Gerald Cain at 336-625-6734.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

April 16, 2011

Our 2010 event was really fun. This year, the Old Time Chili Cookoff will once again be held in downtown Asheboro in the park along with a fundraiser car show - sponsored by Golden Corral. There are actually two organizations involved - the Old Time Chili Cookoff and Golden Corral.

Check back here for more information as we update this Website - and check our Facebook page. We realize a lot of people in the greater Asheboro area use that means of social networking - a lot!