Alford Media Services 2005 Chili Cook-off

11 teams presented 14 chilis to the judges to try and win the Best Chili prize. Wait until you see who won Best Showmanship!

The Alford Chili Cook-off 2005 Karen Rehn presented us with this amazing quilt. Karen's mom created it based on her design. It was made from Brian's Alford clothes. Thank You. Cook-off history on display. neighbor Pat provided a painting for the winner. Dorian, Donald and Tim check out the chili. Hers & His Chili. Hers & His hard at work. Bewitched Chili. The Just Chili team. Respectable Chili sets up. Pat, Kevin and Rene - FaciliChili. The FaciliChili Lounge. Eber Vega and his lovely wife. Robert and Shawn prepare the "Does it Really Matter?" Chili. Philip Barret with Karen Rehn and the Gillums. Marybeth and Melanie with Just Chili. Our guests start to arrive. Patty Alford holds court at the Red & Green Chili booth. Lounging in the lounge. Teamster's Chili...hard at work. Small, Medium & Large Chili. Claire Alford & Kim Scott with Melanie & Ethan Reed. Fun for all. Dakota Scott. Colton St. Peters. Jonas Reed. R.J. Turnbow. Proud Poppa Terry St. Peters. Samantha Tate & Katie Brady. Kisses! Jonas in the bounce house. Baby Birds. Katie extracts Quinn from the bounce house. Steve quizzes Michael and Danny. FaciliChili won't give up their secret. Steve tries to figure out who is small, medium and large. The Teamster's on another break. The Bewitched booth on display. Judges John Caswell, James Ray Eakins, Bonnie Gillum, Jon Ortega and Don Turnbow The teams receive their instructions and chili bowls.