Photo Gallery — 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off & Membership Drive
The first documented chili cook-off took place in 1967 in Terlingua, a remote ghost town in Texas's Big Bend country that was revitalized by its
annual contests. The idea spread like good gossip, and since that time, communities large and small have been hosting annual competitions to determine
who makes the best chili.
FINZ Dallas Dive Group decided it was time to put down it's roots and have it's very own Chili Cook-Off competition! Contestants entered the
1st Annual FINZ Chili Cook-Off with some prize-winning, lip-smacking, tasty chili!
Bruce, Cathy and Sam display their UGLY hats for a photo op.
John and Chris discuss details in front of the fireplace.
It's Lynn! She's always sticking something in her ear!
Deborah, Libby and Fran pose for many of our candid shots.
Chili Judges! Joann, Sharon and Deborah.
Contestant #1, Captain Jim!
Contestant #2, Fran!
Contestant #3, The Thomas'!
Contestant #4, Lynn!
Lynn's secret ingredient.
Fran's entry, Gobblin' Good 'N Tasty.
Jim's entry, Captain Jim's Best.
Thomas' entry, Lone Star Kentucky Cat's Chili.
Lynn's entry, Buzzard Breath.
Judging begins! Deborah tastes her first spoonful of chili.
This is serious stuff! Sharon evaluates her spoonful of tasteful chili.
Now it's Joann's turn. She's really getting to know her chili.
Judges evaluating each entry with serious thoughtfulness.
Contestants of the UGLY Hat Contest.
Sam's the winner of the UGLY Hats!
Honorable Mention, Captain Jim's Best.
Third Place, Lone Star Kentucky Cat's Chili.
Second Place, Buzzard Breath.
First Place, Gobblin' Good 'N Tasty. Fran's a little excited about winning!
Awww! A more composed pose for the camera.
Tammy Murphy wins $150 gift certificate to Scuba Toys.
Sam Thomas stands in for winner E.L. Dunn who wins second $150 gift certificate to Scuba Toys.
A lot of great conversations were held by the fireplace.
New member, Jack Burr.
New members, Bruce and Cathy.
How can you go wrong with entries like Buzzard Breath, Lone Star Kentucky Cat's Chili, Gobbly Good Heart Smart Turkey Chili or Captain Jim's Best?
Tasting became a serious art-form as the crowd watched with anticipation for a winner to be announced. The winner of the 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off goes to
Gobbly Good Heart Smart Turkey Chili cooked by Fran Melancon! UGLY Hat contest winner goes to Sam Thomas! Congratulations to all and a BIG BIG thanks to
our host, Bennett Cowper for a great time! Other big winners were renewing member Tammy Murphy and new member E.L. Dunn. They both won the $150 Gift
Certificates to Scuba Toys!