Texas Men’s State Chili Championship!

109 Chili Cooks and 40 Barbeque teams rolled into Johnson City looking to be the Big Winners!

Everyone wants to Win a Wendall Rankin hand painted stove!

These folks can't wait for some great barbeque!

Here's a classic 1969 Airstream Trailer!

Hola Ellis County!

Couch, easy chair, bbq pit, chili stove....yep, we're having fun now!

Smokin' slow and easy for the best possible meat!

All shapes and sizes of cooking rigs!

Chili judging time!

Bill & Coach show off kilts and good tunes!

Lance Williams with the "Smokey & The Brisket" Team from Kyle, Texas is the Grand Champion Barbeque Cook! Jayde Henley with Buck Shot Barbeque from Midland takes Reserve Grand Champion!

Eldon Hiley from Hye, Texas is the Men's State Chili Champion! Congratulations!

Congratulations to all the Winners and Thanks to Alan, Susan, and the Men's State Committee for the hospitality & a fun cookoff!