The really big story about this year’s Mexican National Chili Cookoff is that it will go ahead as scheduled from Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12.
Organizers have overcome the slings, arrows and bumps in the road thrown up by the extension of the Chapala Carnaval to two weeks instead of one. There were concerns that the companies sponsoring both events – Corona and Coca-Cola – would not have enough tents to go around. Also, would the city have enough police to direct traffic and provide security? And organizers feared that the scheduling problem would mean more competition for patrons for the 34th Cookoff than ever before.
Undaunted, the committee decided to forge ahead with their plans. They found tents to rent and private security for the event. A new glitch, however, surfaced when the subdivision in the area where the Cookoff committee had hung their advertising banner removed the sign. In fact, they removed the banner three times!
Astute committee members then decided to place people with placards advertising the charity event in front of the Tobolandia water park where the event will be held.
Their determination may pay dividends. This year’s Mexican National Chili Cookoff could be the hottest one ever.
The venue, now moved inside and behind the Tobolandia water park, looks to be more functional than before, with its level grass, deep shade and tended walkways. Special golf carts will be provided for those who need help moving around. The big rented tents offer greater space for more vendors and a larger variety of goods than in previous years.
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