The 11th Annual Chilympics benefiting the Grand Strand Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation took place Sunday, October 17th, 2010 at Spud’s Waterfront Dining in Murrells Inlet, SC raised over $22,000 for the chapter, making it the most successful fundraising event to date for the chapter and providing fun for the community on a beautiful, sunny day in the inlet. 27 teams served 40 chilis to a crowd of 3,000 who enjoyed the music of Danielle Howle, The Noseriders, Josh Brannon Band, Strike-O-Matics, and local favorite Ten Toes Up, fresh brews from New South Brewing Co. , and Trinity Oaks wines; kids enjoyed the day with airbrush tattoos from Chief Kamu and inflatables from Awesome Inflatables, and the Food Drive collected a good amount of canned goods and non-perishable food items for the South Strand Helping Hand, all while raising money for a great cause!
Winners of the event received prizes of cash from Spud’s, gift certificates and merchandise from: Village Surf Shoppe, Seven Seas Seafood, Beaver Bar, Standup Carolina, Lowe’s, K-Rae’s Beach Bar, Gulf Stream Cafe, Tee to Sea Fishing, Forever Green, five Guys Burgers and Fries, Carolina Roadhouse, New York Prime, Drunken Jack’s, Bubbles n’ Fluff, Quigley’s Pint and Plate, Uncle Tito’s, Surfwater Promotions, the Pawleys Island Tavern, Martin Chiropractic, Drift, and Cecil’s Italian Grille.
We would also like to thank New South Brewing Co., Fisher Recycling, Native Sons, and Sea Note Recording for their generous donations to the event. Special thanks to Andru Wilson for making the trophies again this year. Also thanks to all of the bands for donating their time and talent, to the competitors for making some of the best chilis around, and to our committee members and volunteers without whom this event would not be possible!
Winners of the 2010 Lip-Rippin’ Chilympics Chili Cook-Off:
Hottest
2nd Place: Ghost Face Killa, Village Bar & Grill, Jeff Burchell
1st Place: Soul Fire, Bovine’s, Brad Walton
Best Vegetarian
2nd Place: Shrimp & Blackeyed Pea Chili, Applewood’s Pancake House, John Vereen
1st Place: Pipeline Hawaiian Seafood Chili, Pawleys Island Tavern, Curt Hein
Best Theme
2nd Place: Miner’s Chili, Todd Caton
1st Place: Checkered Flag Chili, David Allen (and the Piney Boys)
Most Original
2nd Place: Black Sheep Chili, Pawleys Island Tavern, Alex Lawson
1st Place: Wild Game Chili, Spud’s Waterfront
People’s Choice
2nd Place: Checkered Flag Chili, David Allen (the Piney Boys)
1st Place: Doggone Good Chili, Shellcrackers
Best Restaurant
2nd Place: Smoked It, Bovine’s, Brad Walton
1st Place: Ghost Face Killa, Village Bar & Grill
Best Overall
2nd Place: Pig Thyme, Pawleys Island Tavern, Aubin Hooker
1st Place: Smoked Tuna Chili, Bimini’s Oyster Bar, Saul Shavitz
Thanks to everyone who came out to support Surfrider, and we’ll see you again October 16, 2011!
