4th Annual North TX Firefighters Benefit Chili Cook-off & Motorcycle Run

A fundraiser to help volunteer fire departments buy what they need to save lives, then return home. All chili cooks, all ages are welcome to compete in the CASI-sanctioned cook-off. 13 awards. For $5 the public can sample the chili's and vote for their favorite. The Red River Motorcycle Run takes riders through tree-lined roads and open grasslands, then it runs parallel to the Red River. One stop is at a historic iron bridge that crosses the Red River. Then head up to OK and come back on the dam of Lake Texoma, Texas' largest lake. The route ends on Ida Road/FM697, one of Texas top ten favorites for motorcyclists - 84 miles 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Rain date Oct 27 same place same time. HEY KIDS, volunteer firefighters make it fun to learn about safety and what to do in case of fire, get your face Halloween-painted, enter costume contests and load up on trick or treat candy that will be handed out by the American Legion. Get great bargains and unbelievable goodies from The Friday Women's Club of Whitewright, negotiate with the American Legion's 4th Monday Trade Days merchandise vendors, enjoy food concessions (breakfast & lunch) in the park, sample the chili's and admire many kinds of motorcycles. Door prizes, auction, contests. Family fun all day. Website will be available soon. A fundraiser of The Friday Women's Club of Whitewright, a member of one of the largest and oldest nonprofit organizations in America, the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Endorsed by the State Firemen's and Fire Marshall's Association of Texas. Park space provided by American Legion Post 255. Sponsors: Park Place Lexus, European Cycles Ltd (BMW motorcycles), Atmos Energy,  WS Badger sun protection for firefighters and everyone, and Skydive Dallas.