Many thanks to all who helped us raise $20,000 for the Scottsville Volunteer Rescue Squad! Once again, Steve, Larry, and Timi Ryalls rocked the 27th annual cook off with their foot pounding music. The bad weather held off and nothing deterred the determined cookers nor the great swarms of chili tasters that descended on Hatton Ferry for the cook off. We had a record number of cooks this year so take some time to go to the links for all of these super cookers who donated their time and effort in community service.
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Best Chili Awards:
#1 Burning Love - Mike and Christii Watkins
#2 Parrothead Chili - Sean Haynes and James Roland
#3 Black Magic - Tom Fiammetta and Tim Saul

Best Set Up:
#1 Burning Love Chili - Mike and Christie Watkins
#2 Silverado Saloon - John and Annette Daly
#3 Concoction's Derby Day - Rob and Lisa Daughtery

Many thanks to Reggie Claar (Cool Texan, Lone Star Chili Cook, and an originator of this super event) for providing tremendous trophies and lots of legwork to promote this event.

The Esteemed Chili Judges: Rick Daniels (3WV radio station), Al Sadtler (Budweiser), Reggie Claar, and Dave Thompson.
Best Setup Judges: Beth Duffy (WCAV CBS channel 19) and Amy Lambert (3WV sales)

The crowd (over 1000 strong this year!) always has a great time and newcomers are finding out about and attending the James River Runners Great Chili Cookoff. We had 31 entries this year along with the 3WV and Lonestar Chili Challenge. Many thanks go out to all these cookers for their community minded involvement ,incredible creativity, and work cooking what many think is the best chili on the East Coast.

First Place Best Chili Winners were Mike and Christii Watkins from Maryland. Always favorites with everyone, they donated their winnings back to the SVRS. We love these guys and sure hope they come back next year to tantalize us with their chili and super set up creativity. As Elvis, Mike sang original songs and really needs to get to Vegas with his impersonation skills!

Special Chili Cooker Battle:
Lonestar Chili - Reggie Claar - 1st Place
3WV BIG GREASY CHILI : Mad Max - Runner Up

Thanks to all these great chili cookers for their participation. Without them, there would not be a successful ending to a wonderful day of civic fundraising for the Scottsville Volunteer Rescue Squad. See ya'll next year!!!!!