Roscoe Chili Challenge 2014

There are many sides to the biker lifestyle, 99.9% of it is extremely positive and giving. The Roscoes Chili Challenge is an example of the “gathering of bikers, new and old” where clothes are optional and the atmosphere is be happy. 

 

  

The first chili cook off was the result of a disagreement between Roscoe and his roommate at the time Lil Hank as to who could make the best batch of chili. This was in November of 1986. Come shootout day over 12 participants had decided they too were the best at making the red stuff, so the contest began. Well not really much of a contest since Roscoe’s was already eaten along with several others before someone decided that judges were needed. The winners of that First chili cook-off was  Lil Hank (HOT) and Dawn Huffman (Mild). A great time was had by all.

 

 

The second Chilli Cook Off was done in a much more professional manner with judges, a time for samples, classes and categories. Although no money was given out the air of competition was great, with the winners names being forgotten by this writer the winners will always remember winning.

 

 

The third Cook Off was almost the same. The main difference was Roscoe’s new 40 X 80 tent for the cooks which became a Godsend when the rains rolled in. The most memorable thing about this was the Mud Drags, as one writer stated ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE. 

 

 

The fourth Cook Off came with issues.  When the main sponsor felt that buying patches and a $1000.00 purse was too much expense Roscoe’s MeeMaw came to the rescue by insuring the expenses would be paid. Remember, at the time beer was free so the flyer was printed up “free beer free 1,000 patches and $1,000.00 purse.” More than a thousand people attended, with England, France, and Canada represented, making the Chili Challenge an International event.

 

The rest is history, that can be read about in many biker magazines and viewed on T V shows in the U S  as well as England. With the last one Always being the best.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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