Judge Isaac C. Parker Memorial Chili Cook-Off
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Borderline Chiliheads present the Annual Judge Isaac C. Parker Memorial Chili Cookoff, Mid-South Regional Open and Arkansas State Open Barbeque Championship. Proceeds benefit The Boys Shelter of Fort Smith. Fri. 8 a.m. - midnight, Sat. 8 a.m. - afternoon
Friday night entertainment 7 p.m. - Midnight. Open to the Public. $5 Admission goes to the Boy's Shelter.
Fri: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. registration 6 p.m. Jackpot beans turn in 7 p.m. CASI Chili turn in Announcements Band starts Sat.: 8 - 10 a.m. cooks' registration Noon CASI Chili turn in BBQ turn in starts at 12:30 p.m. Announcements
Judge Isaac C. Parker Memorial Chili Cook-Off
Phone : 479-561-4552 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : belchpod@gmail.com
Web: www.fortsmith.org
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