The Irving Elk’s Lodge will host the 29th annual Top of Texas chili cookoff and related activities Saturday, May 17th. The cook-off will benefit Elk’s sponsored charitable programs. The cook-off will be conducted under CASI rules (Chili Appreciation Society of America). The public is invited to attend cook, learn more about cooking chili forcharity, view the cooking booths, and help judge the entries. Interesting ‘show teams’ also provide colorful entertainment during the event. Cooking will start in the morning with chili turn-in at 2:00PM with judging immediately thereafter. Admission is free but there is a $20 entry fee per cook to join in the competition. We invite anyone interested in cooking chili to come out and join the activities. Don’t be intimidated by the experienced cooks. Many times, first-time cooks will walk away with one of the top places.