53nd Annual CASI
Terlingua International
Chili Championship
Oct 31 - Nov 3 2018
Three nights of great music
Five of the World's Largest Food Contest
(chili, traditional salsa, non-traditional salsa, buffalo hot wings, beans)
$40 spectator's gate entry fee for entire week
Each year on the first Saturday of November, CASI holds the ultimate celebration of Chili. This granddaddy of all chili cook-offs is held at Rancho CASI de los Chisos in Terlingua, Texas. Rancho CASI is located on the North side of Highway 170, eleven miles West of Study Butte and 7 miles East of Lajitas.
The four day celebration begins each year on Wednesday before the big weekend and culminates on Saturday with the Terlingua International Chili Championship©. It's a Texas tradition of epic proportion.
Friday of this week is referred to as CASI Scholarship Day. Everyone is welcome to try their hand at competitions and/or judging of International Bean Championship©, International Hot Wings Championship© and International Salsa Championship©. All proceeds for entry fees on this day go to the CASI Scholarship Fund. It is a fun day before the big chili day and open to anyone.
The four day celebration begins each year on Wednesday before the big weekend and culminates on Saturday with the Terlingua International Chili Championship©. It's a Texas tradition of epic proportion.
Friday of this week is referred to as CASI Scholarship Day. Everyone is welcome to try their hand at competitions and/or judging of International Bean Championship©, International Hot Wings Championship© and International Salsa Championship©. All proceeds for entry fees on this day go to the CASI Scholarship Fund. It is a fun day before the big chili day and open to anyone.
Follow these links for additional information about CASI's Terlingua Championship:
- 2018 Music Line Up - 3 nights of great music and dancing at the Ranch
- 2018 - Use your credit card at the entrance gate
- 2018 General Schedule
- 2018 Official CASI Informational Poster
- Terlingua Trails - October 2018 - Special Edition - Full of TICC information
- Donation Opportunities - Support the local Terlingua community and CASI
- Volunteers Needed - Sign up to volunteer
- CASI Sponsors - Meet and support our TICC sponsors
- Krazy Flats - Where the view is endless and the party never ends
- "Scholarship Day" Contests - Friday Events - Rules / Info - Open to Public
- Anything But Chili Contest - Wednesday Event - Open to Public
- Wednesday Night Parties - Join the fun
- Frequently Asked Questions - Visitor's Info
- Facebook page - Find updated info for TICC
- Ranch Safety Rules - Important to Read and Understand
- Terlingua Area Activities - Links to Interesting Sites
- Lodging - Terlingua Area
- 29.3150° N, 103.6715° W - Rancho CASI de los Chisos - Google Map
- 2018 Virgin's Guide - Excellent guide to Terlingua and CASI Rancho de los Chisos
- Texas Disposal Systems - Showers, RV Water fill up, RV tank suction, Porta John Rentals
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the celebration, the unique vendors, the showmanship, the rugged Big Bend area terrain surrounding the ranch, and of course ……..the chili!
