SearchChili Cook-off 2008
With more than 20 entries in the 2008 Fortuna Chamber of Commerce Chili Cookoff, the competition was heated and at times cutthroat. Kicking off Fortuna’s Rodeo Week, the Chili Cookoff was enjoyed by a crowd of more than 1,000 hungry chili connoisseurs.
This year’s distinguished judges included Supervisor Johanna Rodoni, Mayor Pro-Tem Pat Whitchurch, Sheriff Gary Philp, Clint Victorine and Lisa Sarvinsky-Gamboa. The mandatory fire extinguisher must be behind the photographer.
Get Nailed and More took home the Rookie of the Year prize and the People's Choice Award!
From left to right: Terry Marney, Jamie Christensen, Michelle Medina and Staci
Hough. Not pictured: Jennifer Avalar, Charlene Milan, Tonia Bushnell and Linda
Smith.
Police Chief Kitna and his team "Goober's Gourmet".
And the Winners...
- Cattlemen’s Association: Shamus T-Bones
- People’s Choice Award: Get Nailed and More
- Fortuna’s Best Chili: Redwood Capital Bank
- Fortuna’s Hottest Chili: The Point
- Rookie of the Year: Get Nailed and More
- Professional Chili: Bear River Casino
- Best Dressed: Cornerstone Realty
- Favorite Bribe: Jenny FM
- Best Team Name: Goober’s Gourmet
- Best Presentation: Goober’s Gourmet
- Best Decorated Booth: Landmark Real Estate
Other awards: