The Sixth Annual Republic of Texas Chilympiad (1978)

Duration: 0:00:38

Year Published: 1978

Format: 16mm

Sound: No Sound on Film

Description: The costumes and bizarre pageantry of the 6th Annual Republic of Texas Chilympiad are well captured in this footage. Known as the “largest bowl o’ red,” the Chilympiad chili cook-off winners qualify to compete in the Terilingua Chili Cook-Off. A jolly gorilla takes the stages while other costumed participants check out the chili.