Chilympics 2009!

The 10th Annual Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook-Off was held Sunday, October 18th, 2009 at Spuds Waterfront Dining/Crazy Sister Marina in beautiful Murrells Inlet, SC and attendees were treated to some of the best “no rules” chilis from the area’s best chefs, listened to music from Ten Toes Up, Skitch, Strike-O-Matics, The 33’s, and Sawgrass, and sampled delicious beers from local favorite New South Brewing Company. The cool weather didn’t deter the more than 3,000 in attendance, raising over $17,000 for the chapter this year! Thanks to all of the bands and Seth Funderburk for providing entertainment all day long; to Andru Wilson for the great trophies again this year; to Dave and the guys at New South for the wonderful beer; John Hubbard at Southern Wine for the “green” wine-tasting and prizes provided; to all of our volunteers and competitors, and especially to Seth and the crew at Spuds for generously hosting the event for the second year.

10th Annual Lip Rippin’ Chilympics Winners

Out of a field of 35 entries, winners were:

Most Original

1st – Spud’s Waterfront, Wild Game Chili

2nd – Pawleys Island Tavern, SC Bonafide

Best Theme

1st – The New Health Care Chili

2nd – Bistro 217, CHILI

Hottest

1st – Quigley’s Pint and Plate, Ghost Chili

2nd – Jolly Roger, Effin’ Hot Melting Pot

Best Vegetarian

1st – Mr. Fish, Wahoo Seafood Chili

2nd – Divine Fish House, Veggie Out (a wonder entry containing chocolate and cinnamon)

People’s Choice (winners by tickets collected and votes counted)
1st – Dog’s Way Inn, Soggy Bottom Chili

2nd – Creek Ratz, Shrimp and Black Eyed Peas

Best Restaurant

1st – Dagwood’s, Mother Clucker’s White Chicken Chili

2nd – Dog’s Way Inn, Soggy Bottom Chili

Best Overall

1st – Aubin Hooker, Hokie Heat (Aubin is the new Surfrider Chilympics Chili Master)

2nd – New South Brewery, Brautoberfest

Thanks again to all who came out to support Surfrider, and make sure to check our calendar in the new year for the 2010 Chilympics!