Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/04/2009 11:50 AM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 02/04/2009 03:11 PM
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Fine Day For A Fiery Fete~By Andrea Silva
Copperopolis, CA......This past weekend the “Magical Fruit” got a makeover as contestants from all over Northern California converged on the Copperopolis Towne Square for the first annual Copperopolis Chili Cook Off. With 20 contestants and 750 votes cast, the event could be summed up as a huge success....
    
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Photo's Courtesy of Linda Stefanick
The California Outlaws band rocked the stage while kids were treated to a tour of an antique fire truck. Vintage cars and sleek Corvettes dotted the streets. A rare “Delorean” (the car used in the movie “Back to the Future”) looked right at home in front of the movie-esque Clock Tower.
Chili tasting was so poplar that most contestants ran out of samples by 2:00 in the afternoon. The party continued well into the evening at the new Italian restaurant, Paninni’s, where the who’s-who of Copperopolis could be found sipping wine on the patio, or inside sampling some “Fried artichokes with spicy butter sauce”.
The event was organized by The Copperopolis Towne Square, and will be used a fundraiser for the Copperopolis Volunteer Fire Department. A ceremony will be held to present a check to the Fire Department later this month.
Results:
Judge's Choice
1st place: Kathwood Ranch Chili - Woody & Kathy White, Copperopolis
2nd place: Frilly Chili - Donna Evans from Fancy Pans - Town Square
People's Choice
Earl's Texas Red - Earl Wilhite, Roseville
Most Unique
1st place: Firefall Green Chili - Paul Coca, Firefall Jewelry -Town Square
2nd place Tie: Fire in the House Chili, Robert Coronado, Copperopolis
Frilly Chili - Donna Evans - Fancy Pans -Town Square
Best Chili Name
Kiki's Kickin Chili - Karen Lamb, Copperopolis
Best Team Costumes
The 3 Amigo's - Les & Tina Stanton and family, Copperopolis
Best Decorated Booth
The 3 Amigo's - Les & Tina Stanton and family, Copperopolis
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