09.05.2011
BOPS WIN BIG AT 2011 COOKOFF
BOPS returned to the Hanover Chili Cookoff on Sunday with their 5th version of the BOPS of Hazzard Theme. The barn was bigger and better than ever and a barnyard was also added. The effort paid off in the end as BOPS met their goal and more. The team walked away three trophies. 1st place for the Good Samaritan (most money raised), 1st for Showmanship (best booth & presentation), and 1st place for the PA Keystone Cup Open Chili. Look for our name on the cup to be placed in Kclingers soon. A big thank you goes out to all of our great sponsors and supporters. Yeeeehhaaaa!.

08.31.2011
2011 BOPS HAZZARDOUS CHILI 5
BOPS will return this year to the Hanover Chili Cookoff on Sunday, September 4th from 11AM to 5PM. Come out and support the men and women of the BOPS of Hazzard and enjoy a bowl of Hazzardous Chili. Hope to see you there.

08.25.2010
A DIXIE SALUTE FOR BOPS AT THE 2010 CHILI COOKOFF!!
BOPS took a 2-year hiatus from the Hanover Chili Cookoff, but came back in 2010 with guns blazing. The men and women of the BOPS of Hazzard -- and their Hazzardous Chili -- won the hearts and bellies of Chili fans statewide, and at the end of the day walked away with gold medals. BOPS earned $250 for a first place finish in Showmanship, which is judged based on booth design, costumes, stand cleanliness, trash control and enthusiasm. While our chili didn’t place with the judges, numerous attendees cast their vote for Hazzardous Chili to be the People’s Choice selection and that made all the hard work worth while. Thank you to all of our family, friends and fans for coming out and supporting us. Who knows, you might even see us back next year.

09.05.2010
BOPS HEADLINE THE EVENING SUN IN CHILI PREVIEW
Chili chefs ready to go / The Hanover Chili Cookoff kicks off today at 11 a.m.
By ALISON MILLER /The Evening Sun

The wind was blowing hard, but that didn't stop diehard chili cookers from setting up their tents early Saturday afternoon - in prime real estate territory, of course - in preparation for the 15th annual Hanover Chili Cookoff today.

The members of BOPS Hazardous Chili - a three-time "People's Choice" winner - were one of the early birds hard at work on their booth early Saturday morning. The group plans to don their cowboy hats and decorate their tent with a barn-type flare in recognition of the TV series, "The Dukes of Hazzard."

The chili group, which consists of 20 or so members from the Hanover-Adams County area, are all longtime friends. They see the chili cookoff as kind of a reunion for everyone.

"We come to have fun, and as a result we help raise money for charities," says Dan Arter, of Hanover, the head cook of BOPS. As for any desire to take home a trophy and a little prize money, Arter says that's "just icing on the cake."

The 15th annual Hanover Chili Cookoff welcomes all chili lovers - whether you're a cook looking to show off your prized recipe or you just like the taste of it. The event will kick off at 11 a.m. today on the softball fields at the Good Field Complex in Hanover.

As of Saturday, about 50 competitors were registered, with one competitor coming from as far away as Texas, said Ron Bean, a committee member of the Hanover Chili Cookoff. Also, with Giant's Keystone Regional Chili Cookoff taking place Saturday in Harrisburg, he expects some of those competitors to make the drive and attend Hanover's cookoff, too, which could mean even more people vying for top chili honors.

"These people that are really into chili, they'll come from anywhere," Bean said.
Chili cooks can choose to compete in any, or all, of the competition categories, which include red chili, chili verde, open chili and salsa competitions.

This year the event will be sanctioned by the International Chili Society (ICS), unlike year's prior where it had been sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International (C.A.S.I).

Bean says he is excited about the new change.

"We feel that it's a better match for us and we like the direction it is going," he said.
Under the International Chili Society, cooks will receive prize money - ranging from $50 to $500- plus the chance to compete in the World Champion Chili Cookoff held in Charleston, W. Va. in October, where the winner receives a check for $25,000.
There are some drawbacks to the new format. The entry fee for the open chili competition will remain at $25, but in order to enter in any of the competitions, cooks must first become an ICS member, which costs $50 per year.

Proceeds from the event will go to local charities, including the Hanover Adams Rehabilitation & Training (H.A.R.T.) Center and the Guthrie Memorial Library - Hanover's Public Library. Bean says he is hoping to raise $50,000 or more for these charities.

"We have been around that mark the last couple years and the community has been very supportive," Bean said.

Other activities at the event include live music from Kelly Bell Band, 6 Cents and Flat Top, in addition to a face painting station, raffles, a jalapeno eating contest, and appearances by Watson the Magician, Randini the Remarkable Juggler and Skeeta the Clown. (READ ENTIRE STORY)

08.25.2010
BOPS WILL RETURN TO THE 2010 COOKOFF...YEEE HAAAWW!
BOPS was close to a return in 2009, but it just didn't happen. The passion just wasn't there, but one year later it is. The boys and girls of the BOPS of Hazzard and their Hazzardous Chili are building a Reunion for 2010. The cookoff crew has made some changes for this year and BOPS really likes the new direction that the organization has taken. Planning for the big day is in progress and the passion is definitely back. More news coming soon. Stay tuned!

EVENT: 15TH Annual Hanover Chili Cookoff (ICS PA State Championship)
DATE: September 5, 2010
TIME: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PRICE: $4.00 In Advance / $5.00 at the gate

Event Info: www.hanoverchilicookoff.com