The 52nd Annual CASI Chili Cook-Off Championship returns to Rancho CASI de los Chisos!  Join us for the world’s largest outdoor food contest! Each year on the first Saturday of November, CASI holds the ultimate celebration of Chili.  This monster of all chili cook – offs is held at Rancho CASI de los Chisos in Terlingua, Texas.  Rancho CASI is location on the North side of Highway 170, eleven miles West of Study Butte and 7 miles East of Lajitas. 

Monday, Oct 29

  • Rancho CASI de los Chisos officially opens

Tuesday, Oct 30

  • Cooking for CASI Chili Cookoff

Wednesday, Oct 31

  • Vendor’s Set Up
  • Ladies’ Rosebud Party
  • Men’s Tequila in Terlingua Party

Thursday, Nov 1

  • Adopt -a-Highway Trash Pick Up
  • Memorial Service at Memorial Plaza – 7:00 pm
  • Casey Pilgreen Band – Main Stage – 8:00 11:00 pm
  • Blue Kountry Band – Krazy Flats – 11:00 – ????

Friday, Nov 2

  • Officially raising of the flag – Terlingua School Honor Guard
  • Performance by Terlingua Band and Folk Dancers
  • Scholarship Day International Championships
    • ​Buffalo Hot Wings
    • Beans
    • Traditional Salsa
    • Non-Traditional Salsa
  • Casey Pilgreen Band – Main Stage – 8:00 – 11:00 pm
  • Blue Kountry Band – Krazy Flats – 10:00 – ?????

Saturday, Nov 3

  • Arena Open for cooks – 6:00 am
  • Bloody Marys – Front Porch Friends of CASI building – 8:00 am
  • Judges Check In – 11:30 am
  • CASI International Championship judging begins – HIGH NOON
  • Blue Kountry Band – Krazy Flats – 8:00 pm