Central Texas Tolbert Chili Group
All Over Central Texas
ph: 512-507-4948
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In the Texas Section
By MICHAEL HOINSKI
Published: March 17, 2011
Our quirky, discerning picks for the most interesting things to do around the state this week.
LOCKHART
Bowled Over
A curiosity led to a hobby, which led to an obsession. Now you find yourself at the Tolbert Texas State Chili Championship, facing off against the best of the best at crafting an old-school bowl of red (meat and spices only! no beans!). You are vying to finish in the top three and qualify for a chance to cook “Behind the Store” at the chili cook-off that started it all: the Terlingua International Chili Championship. (Behind the Store refers to the cook-off-within-a-cook-off at Terlingua, whose participants adhere to the strict rules and “chili-head” way of life of the championship’s forefathers, Frank X. Tolbert and Wick Fowler).
Because Lockhart happens to be Texas’ promised land of barbecue, this competition also includes categories for ribs and brisket, as well as margaritas and bloody marys. What more do you need?
Lockhart City Park, Friday and Saturday, various times.
Thank you Kathleen Tolbert Ryan for forwarding the link!

Central Texas Tolbert Chili Group
All Over Central Texas
ph: 512-507-4948
dwight