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2nd annual Chili Cook-Off at Minot Y’s Men’s Rodeo

Submitted Photo A contestant during last year’s Chili Cook-Off stirs a pot of cowboy chili. The second annual Chili Cook-Off is Oct. 7 at the North Dakota State Fair Center.

The aroma of chili will be wafting through the air during the Minot Y’s Men’s Rodeo.

On Oct. 7, the second annual Chili Cook-Off will take place at the State Fair Center.

Last year was the first year the cook-off took place, and second place honors went to the Ranger Lounge team, made up of Bob Napora, Ricky Napora, and Helen Groves. Groves was the main chef; Bob and Ricky were the “sous chefs.” The competition was for cowboy chili, and the team’s recipe included chicken and beef broth, Cimarron chili powder, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and ground beef. They had no secret recipe. “I just kind of put stuff together and keep tasting,” Groves said. She has cooked for different food competitions, including chili, Kansas City barbecue, and ribs, across several states.

Groves was the cook for the team last year. “She is our expert cook, to tell you the truth,” Bob said. “We just helped her cut everything and do all that.”

The chili cook-off is more than about the recipe; it’s the friends made along the way. “It’s just the people there,” Bob said. “Everybody loves to compete like that.” For Groves, it’s the camaraderie. “You get to visit with the teams, you get to taste each other’s chili and make comments, and give them a bad time. It’s just a lot of fun.”

Last year, first place in the inaugural year for the chili cook-off went to Team Yum-Yum (Paul and Caroline Probst). Third place was won by Team McGoo (Wayne Whitty and Teresa McGeough.)

Prizes will be awarded for the first three places in the chili cook-off: $500 to first place, $300 to second place, and $200 to third place. Rules and registration can be found at www.minotysmensrodeo.com.

Teams may start cooking at 12 p.m. on Oct. 7; turn-in is at 4 p.m. and winners are announced at 5 p.m.

The second annual Chili Cook-Off is held in conjunction with the Minot Y’s Men’s Rodeo, which runs Oct. 5-8. Rodeo performances are at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 5-7 and at 1:30 p.m. on Oct.8. Tickets can be purchased online at www.MinotYs MensRodeo.com or at the gate. For more information, visit www.MinotYs MensRodeo.com.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, Oct. 4

5 p.m. – Business After-Hours, meal, and live and silent auction for Tough Enough to Wear Pink – upper atrium of the State Fair Center

Thursday, Oct. 5

5 p.m. – Wild West Rodeo for Special Kids – State Fair Center

5-9 p.m. – Rodeo Expo and Trade Show – State Fair Center Atrium

6:30 p.m. – 1st performance, Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo – State Fair Center

9:30 p.m. – Contestant and Fan Party & Awards, Sleep Inn

Friday, Oct. 6

9 a.m. – Horsemanship contest, Miss Rodeo North Dakota contestants – State Fair Center

5-10 p.m. – Rodeo Expo and Trade Show – State Fair Center Atrium

6:30 p.m. – 2nd performance, Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo – State Fair Center

9:30 p.m. – Rodeo Party and awards – NDSFC Magic Place

Saturday, Oct. 7

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Jane Thompson Memorial 4D Barrel Race Jackpot – State Fair Center Arena

9 a.m.-10 p.m. – Badlands Cowboy Christmas Expo and Trade Show – NDSFC Atrium

11:30 a.m. – Miss Rodeo North Dakota pageant luncheon – Grand Hotel

6:30 p.m. – 3rd performance, Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo – State Fair Center

9:30 p.m. – Rodeo Party and awards – NDSFC Magic Place

Sunday, Oct. 8

10 a.m. – Cowboy Church – State Fair Center

12-4 p.m. – Badlands Cowboy Christmas Expo and Trade Show -State Fair Center Atrium

1:15 p.m. – Miss Rodeo North Dakota Coronation – State Fair Center

1:30 p.m. – 4th and final performance, Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo – State Fair Center – Military Appreciation Day

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