We decided to take the chair lift up to the top the the Afternoon Concert.
When we arrived the concert was in full swing
Along with John Montgomery
and other friends and cooks from all over
this was just a great setting for a concert
Claudia enjoying the music
Clouds started to move in so we decided to head down the mountain
Beautiful Sights along the way
Did I mention that I dont like heights?
The Town of Red River New Mexico
Beads and Lei's (sometimes panties) were tossed in alot of the trees
The site of the chili cookoff
A closer look - Great Venue
John Montgomery taking care of business at the Cooks Party!
A good number of the cooks attended the party the night before
The Colorado Pod was host this year for the event
Stephanie taking in the sights
Our Friends from Florida were there (took 2nd Place Green)
A Good crowd turned out as well
Texas, Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma all were represented
The Chili Hut was there - 1st Place Green
Flaming Rojo also took an award for Red
People were enjoying the music
Behind the Scenes at the Chili Hut
The Music went on all day and into the night
The Booths were all lined up and ready to go
Some were more elaborate than others
Just Kick Back and let the Chili Simmer
Robert and Christi take a break
3rd Place Chili Verde
Warriors of the Crimson Pepper
First Place Chili Verde
The Chili Hut
9th Place Red - Sherdon Denny - Flaming Rojo
8th Place Red - Warriors of the Crimson Pepper
6th Place Red - Robert Batie