Published Nov. 4, 2021
Calling all chili cooks! The 36th Annual Don Weems Memorial Chili Cook-Off is Nov.
13.
Want to go?
WHAT: 36th Annual Don Weems Memorial Chili Cook-Off
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 13
WHERE: Pecan Grove tailgating at ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥
COST: $5 to taste and vote for People’s Choice
INFO: Register at or call 318-342-5420
Everyone thinks they have the best chili recipe, but who really does?
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It's time for chili chefs to stir the pot and set the table for judging and tasting
on Saturday, Nov. 13, when the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Alumni Association hosts the 36th Annual Don Weems
Memorial Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by 31 Ambassadors.
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Since 1984, 31 Ambassadors and the Alumni Association have hosted the chili cook-off,
started by Tom Deal, Frank Elkin III, and Don Weems.
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The competition will be in the Pecan Grove at the chefs' personal tailgating location
or in tailgate spots 70 and 71. Chili entries must be turned in at 1:15 p.m. at the
Alumni Association tailgating area for sampling by the judges and tasters.
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2021 Chili Cook-Off judges include ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Homecoming King Jay Parker, Homecoming Queen
Natalie LaBas, Chris Williams, Clay and Amy Weems, Allison Lofton, DJ Davis, and Sen.
Katrina Jackson. Showmanship judges will secretly check out the teams to choose the
best costumes and decorations.
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For $5, chili-lovers can sample each entry and cast one vote for the People's Choice
Award. Additional votes are $1. Votes must be turned in at the Alumni Association
tailgate by 2 p.m.
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Winners will be announced at the Student Grove at 2:15 p.m.
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For registration and information, visit or call Laird Weems Center, 318-342-5420.
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Saturday, Nov. 13 Chili Cook-Off Schedule
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9-10 a.m. – Check-in
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10 a.m. – Head cooks meeting
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10:30 a.m. – Chili cooking commences
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12:30 p.m. – Showmanship judging
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11:15 p.m. – Chili turn-in, tasting and judging
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2:15 p.m. – Winners announced at Student Grove
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4 p.m. – ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ v. Arkansas State
