COLORADO SPRINGS — This weekend featured a number of occasions on the Pueblo Chile and Frijole Competition akin to a chihuahua parade and a jalapeño consuming contest.
On Sunday at 11 am, over 100 canine lined up to participate in a chihuahua parade the place pups had the possibility to decorate up in costumes and showcase to the crowds.
A number of canine homeowners spoke to us about their pets and the time that went into their costumes. The canine competed for awards like finest costume, finest macho canine, finest inside chihuahua, finest shaker, and sponsor’s selection.
Roy the Chihuahua gained the perfect costume award for his cowboy outfit and stroller outfitted to seem like a western wagon. His homeowners, Wayne and Grace Eastham stated constructing the wagon was a battle.
“She despatched me to get a stroller on eBay, and hastily she made this out of it. And do not ask what’s within the horse to stick with it or no matter, it is painful,” stated Wayne Eastham.
On the jalapeño consuming contest, ten contestants lined as much as see who may eat essentially the most jalapeños in 5 minutes. Contestants had 2 minutes to eat as many jalapeños as they may, with a 1-minute non-compulsory water break and a couple of extra minutes of consuming.
A number of contestants conceded earlier than the race was even over to recover from the spiciness of the jalapeños. Famers this 12 months informed us that the jalapeños are even spicier than typical because of the quantities of rain in Colorado earlier this 12 months.
Zevan Scott, an 18-year-old from Colorado Springs, gained the decide’s selection award for consuming 10 jalapeños. He stated it was no simple feat.
“It does not seem like that a lot once you get on the market sitting and looking out on the bowls, they usually’re not too scorching firstly however man do these issues construct up. And the worst half for me was the abdomen, I acquired, like, full,” stated Scott.
David Pizarro from Chihuahua, Mexico gained the primary place prize of $200 for consuming 15 jalapeños. He informed the gang his girlfriend repeatedly makes spicier meals at residence.
For extra details about the Chile and Frijole Competition, you’ll be able to go to their web site right here.
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