Big Lake Chili Cook-Off

Monday, October 8, 2012

Photos by Revis Blaylock

The 2012 Big Lake Chili Cook-Off sponsored by Manila Lions Club drew a large crowd for chili, a 5K Chili Pepper run, and duck calling competition.

Business Women hold drawings for television.
Manila Fire Fighters make chili special.
Cotton Candy goes well with chili.
Practice makes perfect.
Almost ready.
Trophies for chili cooking, showmanship, and running were awarded.
The People's Choice.
Chili is ready.
Right on time, 8 a.m.
Mother and daughter compare medals at the first Big Lake chili cook-off 5K run.
Chili with a smile.
Runners received the Chili Pepper 5K teeshirt.
Double the fun.
Chairman Tony Crowell welcomes the runners.
Spectators waiting for the run to begin.
Runners ready to get started to warm up.
Caleb Reinhart comes across the finish line.
I think we got it.
The winner of the 50/50.
Jacob Walker was the overall winner of the first Big Lake Chili Cook-Off 5K for scholarships.
Tucker Miller won the duck call given away by Acoustic Duck Calls.
Youth division third place team.
Second place winner in the junior division.
First place in the youth division.
The winner is.
Calling the ducks.
Good chili.
Butch Richenback, world champion duck caller, held a class for young duck callers at the Big Lake Chili Cook-off.
The Bryant sisters did a great job.
Manila Business Women made over 1,000 fried pies in conjunction with the annual Chili Cook-off.
Starts with the dough.
Taking a break from rolling the dough.