2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off & Country Dance set for Saturday
February 1 event benefits Slaton Saint Joseph School Cafeteria
SLATON, TEXAS – “Faculty members, friends, and complete strangers will help host and enjoy” the 2nd Annual Great Slaton Chili Cook -Off and Country Dance on Saturday, February 1, beginning at 4:00 p.m., according to Leroy Behnke, a spiritual director for the small parochial school in southeast Lubbock County.
“This historic second annual event will take place in Saint Joseph Hall, located on Division Street (FM 41) at 21st Street in Slaton,” said Behnke. “It benefits the cafeteria at St. Joseph School, a first-class kitchen that serves the best institutional food this ol’ boy has ever tasted.”
The event will feature chili tasting and a dance with “the best true-blue and live country music imaginable,” said Behnke. “Keith and Betty Smith of the popular ‘Sounds of West Texas Classic County Music Show’ will be there along with The Martins, a flat-out legendary and genuine country band. What a deal!”
Participants are invited to bring their own beverages. The chili will be served beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the dance begins at 7:00 p.m.
General admission is $5 for adults, free for children 12 and under. Chili cook-off contestants are asked to pay a $20 entry fee. Contestants are invited to arrive for set-up at 4:00 p.m.
“It might be a good idea for anyone who is interested in cooking chili to contact the school beforehand, just so we can sort of gauge how much there will be and what we can expect,” said event organizer Tara McMahan. “Also, we can give them more details if they need some.” (See telephone number below)
“The top three winners will take home cash prizes,” said Laura Burch event organizer. “That’s a great prize – and each contestant has a real good chance of winning.”
Contestants should bring enough chili to feed twelve people. Their chili should be in a crock pot, already prepared and cooked, ready to serve. Paper goods will be provided.
“We anticipate that this will be the most successful chili cook-off and country dance we’ve ever had,” said Behnke. “Last year’s was great—we think this year’s will be even better.”
Established in 1921, St. Joseph School has faithfully and successfully provided academic excellence in a Christ-centered and financially feasible atmosphere for generations of children.
