Texas Society of the V.I. Chili Cook-Off Set

The 33rd annual Texas Society of the Virgin Islands Chili Cook-Off will be held. Come join in the fun for a day of live music and lots of spicy beef and vegetarian chili samples from over 70 local teams. Coors Light and Captain Morgan, sodas, juices and water will be available for purchase; newly designed collectible event T-shirts in a multitude of styles and colors.New for this year’s cook-off is the addition of several awards categories including best hotel entry and best entry from St. John, Red Hook, Havensite and Downtown. Trophies and Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) points will be awarded to the top 10 cooks in the CASI competition. A $55 entry fee per cook includes entry in both competitions, a 10×10 spot on the beach, a case of Coors Light, a case of water, 10 pounds of free meat to cook at the event, an event T-shirt, tasting supplies, and dinner for two at the cook’s BBQ on Aug. 19. More than 6,000 attendees and over 70 cooks are expected. All proceeds will go to charity.