2009 CHILIMANIA WINNERS

CASI Wisconsin State Champion
Seth Jones, “Family Tradition” (Booth 28) - Jefferson, WI 

CASI Cook-Off
1^st -      Charles ‘Bill’ Thomas, “Uncle Chick’s Chili” (Booth 25) - Naperville, IL
2^nd -     Shaun Himmerick, “Anger Management Chili” (Booth 45) - Chicago, IL
3^rd -      Seth Jones, “Family Tradition Chili” (Booth 28) - Jefferson, WI
4^th -      Richard Geiger, “Sweet Evil” (Booth 34) - Midlothian, IL
5^th -      Dennis Lane, “Still Workin’ On It Chili” (Booth 21) - Cedar Rapids, IA
6^th -      Dean Stronach, “Basic Chili” (Booth 52) - Edgerton, WI
7^th -      Candice Thomas, “Karmadilla Chili” (Booth 24) - Naperville, IL
8^th -      Scott Barrett, “Rosita’s Chili Surprise” (Booth 49) - Willow Springs, IL
9^th -      Kathy Martin, “Black Bear Chili” (Booth 20) - Huntley, IL
10^th -    Mitch Kopnick, et al, “Jurassic Chili” (Booth 60) - Janesville, WI 

CASI Showmanship
1^st -      Mitch Kopnick, et al, “Jurassic Chili” (Booth 60) - Janesville, WI
2^nd -     Jessica Ryckman, “Ye Old Medieval Chili” (Booth 12) - Edgerton, WI
3^rd -      Mark Reitz, “Sgt’s Mess Chili” (Booth 63) - Baraboo, WI

Traditional / Open Cook-Off
1^st -      Chris Scharlau, “It’s All You Chili” (Booth 8) - Edgerton, WI
2^nd -     Annette Johnson, et al, “Highwoodstock” (Booth 61) - Edgerton, WI
3^rd -      Rodney Patnoe, “Sully Siben” (Booth 2) - Janesville, WI
4^th -      Richard Geiger, “Sweet Evil” (Booth 34) - Midlothian, IL
5^th -      Charles ‘Bill’ Thomas, “Uncle Chick’s Chili” (Booth 25) - Naperville, IL
6^th -      Candice Thomas, “Karmadilla Chili” (Booth 24) - Naperville, IL
7^th -      Steve Sankbeil, “Duke Chili” (Booth 30) - Stoughton, WI
8^th -      Seth Jones, “Family Tradition” (Booth 28) - Jefferson, WI
9^th -      Kurt Baumgartner, “Pleasant Springs Chili” (Booth 54) - Stoughton, WI
10^th -    Dennis Lane, “Still Workin’ On It Chili” (Booth 21) - Cedar Rapids, IA

Salsa Contest
1^st -      Doug & Judy Stronach, “Uncle Doug & Aunt Judy’s Chili” (Booth 55) - Stoughton, WI
2^nd -     Mitch Kopnick, et al,  “Jurassic Chili” (Booth 60) - Janesville, WI
3^rd -      Don Hosier / Comfort Inn, “Mechanic Street Chili” (Booth 44) - Edgerton, WI

Best Booth
1^st -      Mitch Kopnick, et al, “Jurassic Chili” (Booth 60) - Janesville, WI
2^nd -     Mark Reitz, “Sgt’s Mess Chili” (Booth 63) - Baraboo, WI
3^rd -      Debbie Fyke, et al, “Blazin’ Saddles Chili” (Booth 33) - Lee, IL

People’s Choice
1^st -      Annette Johnson, et al, “Highwoodstock” (Booth 61) - Edgerton, WI
2^nd -     Debbie Fyke, et al, “Blazin’ Saddles Chili” (Booth 33) - Lee, IL
3^rd -      Mitch Kopnick, et al, “Jurassic Chili” (Booth 60) - Janesville, WI

2008 ChiliMania Winners

2008 Wisconsin CASI Champion
Seth Jones, “Family Tradition” (Booth 33) - Jefferson, WI

Traditional/Open Cook-Off Winners
1^st -      Kenny Jones, “Daminfino Chili” (Booth 17) - Reidsville, NC
2^nd -     Brenda Kouhia, “Smoky Bearz Chili” (Booth 15) - Union Grove, WI
3^rd -      Ray Lewis, “Bubba and the Other Guy” (Booth 34) - Rockford, IL
4^th -      Tracy Jones, “No Name Chili” (Booth 32) - Jefferson, WI
5^th -      Seth Jones, “Family Tradition” (Booth 33) - Jefferson, WI
6^th -      Gordi Rusch, “Tailgate Chili” (Booth 21) - Edgerton, WI
7^th -      Mitch Kopnick, “American Chilicratic Party” (Booth 7) - Janesville, WI
8^th -      Winning cup unclaimed
9^th -      Brenda Bishop, “KBB Chili” (Booth 6) - San Augustine, TX
10^th -    April Tobin, “Chili Delight” (Booth 16) - Edgerton, WI

CASI Cook-Off Winners
1^st -      Bob Hall, “Chef Boy R Bob” (Booth 19) - Taylorville, IL
2^nd -     Seth Jones, “Family Tradition” (Booth 33) - Jefferson, WI
3^rd -      Kenny Jones, “Daminfino Chili” (Booth 17) - Reidsville, NC
4^th -      Richard Geiger, “Sweet Evil” (Booth 28) - Chicago, IL
5^th -      Georgia Weller, “Southern Chili Georgia Style” (Booth 20) - Rockton, IL
6^th -      Kurt Baumgartner, “Pleasant Springs Tavern Chili” (Booth 9) - Stoughton, WI
7^th -      Larry Patnoe, “Badger Breath Chili” (Booth 45) - Beloit, WI
8^th -      April Tobin, “Chili Delight” (Booth 16) - Edgerton, WI
9^th -      Pat Gustafson, “No Skill Chili” (Booth 18) - Chicago, IL
10^th -    Bill Bishop, Jr., “Southern Yankee Chili” (Booth 4) - Franklin, WI

CASI Showmanship Winners
1^st -      Mitch Kopnick, “American Chilicratic Party” (Booth 7) - Janesville, WI
2^nd -     Keith Conroy, “Burning Ring of Fire” (Booth 43) - Edgerton, WI
3^rd -      Rick Parrent, “Favreless Chili” (Booth 35) - Edgerton, WI

Salsa Contest Winners
1^st -      Jon Fredrickson, “Old Red” (Booth 37) - Lake Geneva, WI
2^nd -     Doug & Judy Stronach, “Uncle Doug & Aunt Judy’s Chili” (Booth 8) - Stoughton, WI
3^rd -      Mitch Kopnick, “American Chilicratic Party” (Booth 7) - Janesville, WI

People’s Choice Cook-Off Winners
1^st -      Annette Johnson & Chuck Hendron, “Chuckwagon Chili” (Booth 2) - Edgerton / Highwood, WI
2^nd -     Ray Lewis, “Bubba and the Other Guy” (Booth 34) - Rockford, IL
3^rd -      Mitch Kopnick, “American Chilicratic Party” (Booth 7) - Janesville, WI

Best Booth Winners
1^st -      Mitch Kopnick, “American Chilicratic Party” (Booth 7) - Janesville, WI
2^nd -     Annette Johnson & Chuck Hendron, “Chuckwagon Chili” (Booth 2) - Edgerton / Highwood, WI
3^rd -      Keith Conroy, “Burning Ring of Fire” (Booth 43) - Edgerton, WI

2007 ChiliMania Winners

2007 Wisconsin CASI Champion
Seth Jones, “Family Tradition Chili” (Booth 57) – Jefferson, WI

Traditional/Open Cook-Off Winners
1^st – Gordi Rusch, “Gordi’s Tailgate Chili” (Booth 21) – Edgerton, WI
2^nd – Pat Gustafson, “No Skill Chili” (Booth 25) – Chicago, IL
3^rd – Kathy Martin, “Black Bear Chili” (Booth 32) – Huntley, IL
4^th – Keith Miller, “Big Daddy’s Potluck Chili” (Booth 36) – Madison, NC
5^th – David Thordarson, “Radiant Groove Chili” (Booth 31) – Bloomfield, IA
6^th – Darlene Schroeder, “Western Chili” (Booth 49) – Janesville, WI
7^th – Jeff Crosser, “Tightwad’z Soon-to-be-Famous Chili” (Booth 53) – Rockford, IL
8^th – Chuck Hendron, “Highwood Chuck Wagon Chili” (Booth 11) – Edgerton, WI
9^th – Steve Sankbein/Abbey Aide, “Duke’s Spicy Chili” (Booth 38) – Stoughton, WI
10^th – Todd & Carrie Aide, “Child’s Play Chili” (Booth 39) – Stoughton, WI

CASI Cook-Off Winners
1^st – Brad Garland, “Gut Buster’s Chili” (Booth 28) – Westfield, IN
2^nd – Jim Weller/Katie Thompson, “Macktown Chili” (Booth 17) – Rockton, IL
3^rd – Seth Jones, “Family Tradition Chili” (Booth 57) – Jefferson, WI
4^th – Kathy Martin, “Black Bear Chili” (Booth 32) – Huntley, IL
5^th – David Thordarson, “Radiant Groove Chili” (Booth 31) – Bloomfield, IA
6^th – Bert Centers, “Back Burner Chili” (Booth 58) – Lisle, IL
7^th – Pat Gustafson, “No Skill Chili” (Booth 25) – Chicago, IL
8^th – Bill Bishop, Sr., “Redland Red Chili” (Booth 56) – San Augustine, TX
9^th – (not claimed)
10^th – Tracy Jones, “No Name Chili” (Booth 24) – Jefferson, WI

CASI Showmanship Winners
1^st – Mitch Kopnick, et al, “Make Chili Not War” (Booth 7) – Janesville, WI
2^nd – Lee Vieregge, “Chili Bistro” (Booth 37) – LaCrosse, WI
3^rd – Dean Tinjum, “The Big Easy Chili” (Booth 15) – Stanley, WI

Salsa Contest Winners
1^st – Keith & Laura Peck, “Tha’s Chili” (Booth 34) – Janesville, WI
2^nd – Todd & Carrie Aide, “Child’s Play Chili” (Booth 39) – Stoughton, WI
3^rd – Keith Conroy, “Hometown Favorite” (Booth 13) – Edgerton, WI

People’s Choice Cook-Off Winners
1^st -  Chuck Hendron, “Highwood Chuck Wagon Chili” (Booth 11) – Edgerton, WI
2^nd – Mitch Kopnick, et al, “Make Chili Not War” (Booth 7) – Janesville, WI
3^rd – Keith Conroy, “Hometown Favorite” (Booth 13) – Edgerton, WI

Best Booth Winners
1^st – Tom Hatlen, “Hillbilly Chili” (Booth 30) – Edgerton, WI 
2^nd - Mitch Kopnick, et al, “Make Chili Not War” (Booth 7) – Janesville, WI
3^rd – Dean Tinjum, “The Big Easy Chili” (Booth 15) – Stanley, WI

Hot Chili - Cold Cash Winner
$5,000 - John Werkmeister – Edgerton, WI

 

Chili, Music fill the streets at 2007 Chilimania

Good weather, good music and good chili were the perfect ingredients for another great Chilimania. The 18^th annual Chilimania brought roughly 3,000 people to the corners of Henry and Canal streets on Saturday, Sept. 8.

“We had 58 chili cooks this year with 49 of them competing in the Chili Appreciation Society International Cook-off,” said Vicki Brown, Chilimania organizer. “This is the largest CASI cook-off for us to date. The cooks came from seven different states – essentially far and wide – to participate in our little festival!”

Chili cooks are a unique bunch taking pride in their chili as well as their booths. Walking the booth area, it was easy to find booths with taken from M*A*S*H*, a popular TV show; some were focused on peace where the cookers held “protests” or there were the traditional “hillbilly chili” varieties. But at the end of the day, it’s all about the chili.

“It always amazes me that though the competition may be fierce, I know there’s a spirit of brotherhood amongst the chili cooks at Chilimania,” Brown continued.

Balancing out the festival is a strong day of music. With three bands and the Chili Idol contest on the stage, there was much to see and hear at the festival.

I can’t tell you how wonderful it is that every year we start our entertainment day off with the Monday Morning Dixie Band,” said Dr. Tom Reitz, Chilimania organizer. “These guys have been at every Chilimania and we have no desire to change this in the future! In fact, we already have them booked for next year.”

New to Chilimania this year was the Chili Idol competition. Backed up by the Hootenanners, a band from Chicago, contestants performed live karaoke before the masses assembled to have chili.

“The crowds packed in to see this first-time event as our hometown event unfolded,” Reitz said. “The Hootenanners told me that this was the largest crowd they have ever performed for before. It was a home run hit.”

Pink Houses completed the entertainment lineup with their amazing nonstop 3 hour tribute to John Cougar Mellencamp. This year saw Pink Houses yielding 12 members on stage blasting out hit after hit.

And while the chili and the music take center stage at this annual event, none of it could be done without the cooperative community and the help of the volunteers.

“My thanks go out to the community, visitors, cookers and the Chilimania volunteers,” said Bruce Morris, Chilimania organizer. “Without their help and cooperation, there couldn’t be an event like this each year in our little town.”

Make sure to mark your calendars next year for the 19^th Annual Chilimania on Sept. 6, 2008.

2006 ChiliMania Winners

2006 Wisconsin CASI Champion
William (Bill) Bishop, Jr., “Southern Yankee Chili” (Booth 7) – Franklin , WI

Traditional/Open Chili
1st – Jeff Crosser, “Andy’s A-1Chili” (Booth 16) – Rockford , IL
2nd – Dennis Bertling, “Fixin’ Chili” (Booth 29) – Cedar Rapids , IA
3rd – Larry Gabriel, “All Washed Up Chili” (Booth 18) – Batavia , IL
4th – Keith Miller, “Big Daddy’s Potluck” (Booth 38) – Madison , NC
5th – Rick Geiger, “Sweet Evil Chili” (Booth 42) – Chicago , IL
6th – Bill Bishop, Sr., “ Red Land Red Chili” (Booth6) – San Augustine , TX
7th – Ray Lampe, “Swinging Meat Chili” (Booth 2) – Lakeland , FL
8th – Mike Stevens, “Dumb & Dumbier Chili” (Booth 31) – Homer Glen, IL
9th – Seth Jones, “Family Tradition Chili” (Booth 20) – Jefferson , WI
10th – Annette Johnson, “Dead Man’s Chili” (Booth 4) – Edgerton , WI

CASI Chili
1st – Kenny Jones, “Damnifikno Chili” (Booth 39) – Reidsville , NC
2nd – Charles (Bill) Thomas, “Uncle Chuckles Chili” (Booth 36) – Naperville , IL
3rd – Ray Lampe, “Swinging Meat Chili” (Booth 2) – Lakeland , FL
4th – Dennis Bertling, “Fixin’ Chili” (Booth 29) – Cedar Rapids , IA
5th – Wm. (Bill) Bishop, Jr., “Southern Yankee Chili” (Booth 7) – Franklin , WI
6th – Randy Metz, “Goat Ropers Chili” (Booth 34) – Lombard , IL
7th – Bill Bishop, Sr., “ Red Land Red Chili” (Booth 6) – San Augustine , TX
8th – Jeff Crosser, “Andy’s A-1 Chili” (Booth 16) – Rockford , IL
9th – Keith Miller, “Big Daddy’s Potluck” (Booth 38) – Madison , NC
10th – Rick Geiger, “Sweet Evil Chili” (Booth 42) – Chicago , IL

CASI Showmanship
1st – Mitch Kopnick, et al, “Our Lady of Pain Medical Center Chili” (Booth 8) – Janesville , WI
2nd – Annette Johnson, et al, “Dead Man’s Chili” (Booth 4) – Highwood Assoc., Edgerton , WI
3rd – Brenda & Ken Kouhia, “Smoky Bearz Chili” (Booth 15) – Ft. Atkinson , WI

Salsa Contest Winners
1st – Steve Livingston, “SSJ Chili” (Booth 26) – Edgerton , WI
2nd – Brenda & Ken Kouhia, “Smoky Bearz Chili” (Booth 15) – Ft. Atkinson , WI
3rd – Mitch Kopnick, et al, “Our Lady of Pain Medical Center Chili” (Booth 8) – Janesville , WI

People’s Choice Chili
1st - Annette Johnson, et al, “Dead Man’s Chili” (Booth 4) – Highwood Assoc., Edgerton , WI
2nd – Jeff Crosser, “Andy’s A-1 Chili” (Booth 16) – Rockford , IL
3rd – Bubba and Da Guys, “Bubba’s Chili” (Booth 40) – Rockford , IL

Best Booth
1st – Mitch Kopnick, et al, “Our Lady of Pain Medical Center Chili” (Booth 8) – Janesville , WI
2nd - Annette Johnson, et al, “Dead Man’s Chili” (Booth 4) – Highwood Assoc., Edgerton , WI
3rd – Mark Hoesly, “Jail House Chili” (Booth 1) – Monona , WI

Hot Chili - Cold Cash
$5,000 – Andrea Egerstaffer, Edgerton , WI

 

 

2005 ChiliMania Winners

Wisconsin CASI Champion
Kurt & Jackie Baumgartner, “Pleasant Springs Chili” - Stoughton, WI

Traditional/Open Chili
1st - Bill (Charles) Thomas, “Uncle Chuckles Chili” - Naperville, IL
2nd - Gordi Rusch, “Gordi’s Tailgate Chili” - Edgerton, WI
3rd - Keith Conroy, “Towne Country Club” - Edgerton, WI
4th - Rodney Patnoe, “The Chili With No Name” - Janesville, WI
5th - Trina & Casey Anderson, “Get Lei’d Chili” - Edgerton, WI
6th - Abbey Manalli, “Chili Lab Chili” - Cherry Valley, IL 
7th - Larry Patnoe, “Badger Breath Chili” - Beloit, WI
8th - Candice Thomas, “Chill Out Chick Chili” - Naperville, IL
9th - Mitch Kopnick, “Heartburn Hotel” - Janesville, WI
10th - Bryan Moll & Tracy Christensen, “Voodoo Chili” - Stoughton, WI

CASI Chili
1st - Richard Geiger, “Sweet Evil Chili” - Chicago, IL
2nd - Lowell Johnson, “Hoosier All-American Chili” - Indianapolis, IN
3rd - Kurt & Jackie Baumgartner, “Pleasant Springs Chili” - Stoughton, WI
4th - Kathy Martin, “Black Bear Chili” - Huntley, IL
5th - Candice Thomas, “Chill Out Chick Chili” - Naperville, IL
6th - Bill (Charles) Thomas, “Uncle Chuckles Chili” - Naperville, IL
7th - Keith Conroy, “Towne Country Club” - Edgerton, WI
8th - Seth Jones, “Family Tradition Chili” - Jefferson, WI
9th - Larry Patnoe, “Badger Breath Chili” - Beloit, WI
10th - Dean Stronach, “Basic Chili” - Stoughton, WI

CASI Showmanship
1st - “Heartburn Hotel”, Mitch Kopnick, et al - Janesville, WI
2nd - “Chili Lab Chili”, Abbey Manalli - Cherry Valley, IL
3rd - “Highwood Beachin’ Chili”, Annette Johnson - Edgerton, WI

Salsa Contest Winners
1st - Donna Ide & Heather Houfe - Edgerton
2nd - Keith Conroy - Edgerton, WI
3rd - Don Weber - Livingston, TX

People’s Choice Chili
“Highwood Beachin’ Chili”, Annette Johnson, et al - Edgerton, WI
        (They raised $227.50 in their scholarship donation bucket.)

Best Booth
1st - “Heartburn Hotel”, Mitch Kopnick - Janesville, WI 
2nd - “Get Lei’d Chili”, Trina & Casey Anderson - Edgerton, WI
3rd - “Big Kahuna’s Lava Pit”, Rick Parrent - Edgerton, WI

Hot Chili - Cold Cash
$5,000 - Wayne Scoville, Edgerton, WI

 

"Hot and Spicy" meets
"Tall Cold One" at
Chilimania 2004

What do you get when you take over 140 coordinated staff and volunteers, 65 chili booths, 4 high caliber bands, superb weather, over 200 gallons of chili and almost 4,000 satisfied patrons?  Let it simmer all day and you get Chilimania 2004!  If you were there you saw it all.  If you were there, THANK YOU for making this year's festival a huge success!

Breaking it down even more, 65 chili booths entered 45 CASI chilies, 60 Traditional/Open chilies and 35 salsas!  It took more than 60 people behind the scenes to pull off  this year's cooking contest, consisting of salsa judges, CASI showmanship judges, table monitors, 3 rounds of judges for each contest, tally people, an official referee and one extremely dedicated and organized chili-lovin' "chili-chair-pepper."

Chilimania is the project of a small core group of volunteers that give their time year-round.  But without staff, volunteers, vendors, chili contestants and bands, there would be no event.  Also, without a cooperative city government, business atmosphere and neighbors, there would be no event.  Each individual who makes a contribution of time, money or inconvenience is responsible for the festival's success.

Keith Conroy
2004 Wisconsin CASI Champion

 

 

2004 ChiliMania Winners

Wisconsin CASI Champion
Keith Conroy; Country Club Chili – booth 3 - Edgerton, WI

Traditional/Open Chili
1.   Mike Stevens; The Loser Chili – booth 41 - Homer Glen, IL
2.   Jeff Crosser; Andy’s Al Kick-Ass Chili – booth 52 - Rockford, IL
3.   Gloria Stevens; Sedona Chili – booth 40 - Homer Glen, IL
4.   Kathy Martin; Black Bear Chili – booth 26 - Huntley, IL
5.   Candice Thomas; Chill-Out Chicks Chili – booth 39 - Naperville, IL
6.   Charles Thomas; Uncle Chuckles Chili – booth 39 - Naperville, IL
7.   Corey Baumann; Sundown Saguaro Chili – booth 30 - Madison, WI
8.   Todd Aide et al; Child’s Play Chili – booth 34 - Stoughton, WI
9.   Tom Erstad; T-Shirts Chili – booth 15 - Stoughton, WI
10. Kurt Baumgartner; Pleasant Springs Chili – booth 12 - Stoughton, WI

CASI Chili
1.   Keith Conroy; Country Club Chili – booth 3 - Edgerton, WI
2.   Rick Geiger; Sweet Evil Chili – booth 27 - Chicago, IL
3.   Brad Garland et al; Gut Busters Chili – booth 17 - Westfield, IN
4.   Gloria Stevens; Sedona Chili – booth 40 - Homer Glen, Il
5.   Annette Johnson; Highwood Chili – booth 5 - Edgerton, WI
6.   Randy Metz; Five O’Clock Chili – booth 38 - Lombard, IL
7.   Kathy Martin; Black Bear Chili – booth 26 - Huntley, IL
8.   Richard Doerr; Chili USA – booth 8 - Milton, WI
9.   Bill Bishop, Jr.; Southern Yankee Chili – booth 9 - Franklin, WI
10. Candice Thomas; Chill-Out Chicks Chili – booth 39 - Naperville, IL

CASI Showmanship
1.   Mitch Kopnick; Chili Academy – booth 7 - Janesville, WI
2.   Jessica Ryckman; Highway Diner Chili – booth 6 - Edgerton, WI
3.   Abbey Manalli; Pirates of the Spice Islands – booth 42 - Cherry Valley, IL

Salsa Contest Winners
1.   Doug & Judy Stronach; Aunt Judy & Uncle Doug’s Chili - booth 11 – Stoughton, WI
2.   Mitch Kopnick; Chili Academy – booth 7 - Janesville, WI
3.   Ray Lewis et al; Bubba & The Irish Guys – booth 51 - Rockford, IL

Bar Wars Winning Chili
Pam Langan et al for DNA bar – booth 1 - Edgerton, WI

People’s Choice Chili
1.   Brad Garland et al; Gut Buster’s Chili – booth 17 - Westfield, IN
2.   Pam Langan et al; Hurricane Chili – booth 1 - Edgerton, WI
3.   Keith Conroy; Country Club Chili – booth 3 - Edgerton, WI 

Best Booth
1.   Richard Doerr; Chili USA – booth 8 - Milton, WI
2.   Pam Langan et al; Hurricane Chili – booth 1 - Edgerton, WI
3.   Mitch Kopnick; Chili Academy – booth 7 - Janesville, WI

 

2003 CHILIMANIA WINNERS

CASI Wisconsin State Champion
Brandy Jones - Jefferson, WI

CASI Showmanship
1. West End Diner- Edgerton, WI
2. Richard Doerr - Milton, WI
3. Doug & Judy Stronach - Stoughton, WI

CASI Chili
1. Rick Thomas - Indianapolis, IN
2. Kathryn Martin - Huntley, IL
3. Gary Christensen - Cedar Rapids, IA
4. Bert Centers - Lisle, IL
5. Jim Weller - Bloomfield Hills, MI
6. Mark Zimmerman - Cedar Rapids, IA
7. Kenny Jones - Reidsville, NC
8. Charles Thomas - Naperville, IL
9. Don Weber - McHenry, IL
10. Brandy Jones - Jefferson, WI

Traditional/Open Chili
1. Rick Thomas - Indianapolis, IN
2. Todd Aide - Stoughton, WI
3. Charles Thomas - Naperville, IL
4. Jeff Crosser - Rockford, IL
5. Candace Thomas - Naperville, IL
6. Corey Baumann - Madison, WI
7. Jim Murray - Cambridge, WI
8. Cindy Metz - Lombard, IL
9. Jennifer Uhrin - Indianapolis, IN
10. Kenny Jones - Reidsville, NC

People’s Choice Chili
1. Richard Doerr - Milton, WI
2. Keith Conroy - Edgerton, WI
3. Todd Aide - Stoughton, WI
4.  Ray Lewis, et al - Rockford, IL
5.  Heather Witt - Edgerton, WI

Best Booth
1. Richard Doerr, Milton, WI
2. Trina & Casey Anderson - Edgerton, WI
3. Casey Langen - Edgerton, WI
4.  Keith Conroy - Edgerton, WI
5.  West End Diner - Edgerton, WI

Bar Wars Winning Chili
Towne Country Club - Edgerton, WI - Keith Conroy Cooking

Salsa Contest Winners
1.  Mitch Kopnick & Mike Reinero - Janesville, WI
2.  Heather Witt - Edgerton, WI
3.  Doug & Judy Stronach - Stoughton, WI

2002 CHILIMANIA WINNERS

CASI Wisconsin State Champion
Bill Bishop, Jr. - Franklin, WI

CASI Showmanship
1. Marci Kapa & Tom Nolfi - Edgerton, WI
2. Richard Doerr - Milton, WI
3. Keith Conroy - Edgerton, WI

CASI Chili
1. Charles Thomas - Naperville, IL
2. Suzy Weber - McHenry, IL
3. Kenny Jones - Reidsville, NC
4. Bill Bishop, Jr. - Franklin, WI
5. Jim Murray - Cambridge, WI
6. Don Weber - McHenry, IL
7. David Boone - Odessa, TX
8. Brenda Bishop - San Augustine, TX
9. Bill Bishop, Sr. - San Augustine, TX
10. John Gastaldello - Downers Grove, IL

Traditional/Open Chili
1. Charles Thomas - Naperville, IL
2. Don Weber - McHenry, IL
3. Suzy Weber - McHenry, IL
4. Kurt Baumgartner -Stoughton, WI
5. Mitch Kopnick & Mike Rainiero - Janesville, WI
6. Ray Lampe - Lakeland, FL
7. Brandy Jones - Reidsville, NC
8. Jim Murray - Cambridge, WI
9. Brenda Bishop - San Augustine, TX
10. Pam Langan, Vicki Sund, Julie Bolden - Edgerton, WI

People’s Choice Chili
1. Richard Doerr - Milton, WI
2. Keith Conroy - Edgerton, WI
3. Pam Langan, Vicki Sund, Julie Bolden - Edgerton, WI

Best Booth
1. Richard Doerr, Milton, WI
2. Pam Langan, Vicki Sund, Julie Bolden - Edgerton, WI
3. Marcia Kapa & Tom Nolfi - Edgerton, WI

Bar Wars Winning Chili
DNA - Edgerton, WI, cooked by Pam Langan, Julie Bolden & Vicki Sund

Best Salsa
Monica Gilmore - Edgerton, WI

$5,000 Hot Chili/Cold Cash Winner
Thomas B. Erickson - Janesville, WI