Main Street Fall Festival winners announced
For chili cook-off and car show
Sallisaw’s Main Street and Chamber of Commerce have announced the winners of the 2024 Sallisaw Main Street Fall Festival chili cook-off and car show, which were held Saturday in Sallisaw.
Sallisaw’s Main Street and Chamber of Commerce have announced the winners of the 2024 Sallisaw Main Street Fall Festival chili cook-off and car show, which were held Saturday in Sallisaw.
The event, formerly known as Cruizin’ 64, was jam packed with entries and festival-goers as people placed their favorite votes for the best chili. Individuals purchased chili tasting kits for $10 while enjoying live music by Ted Capps at Stage Park, and shopping with local vendors set up along the street.
Chili cook-off winners were as follows:
1-Alarm Category – The Red Hot Chili Clerks with their mouthwatering ‘Lick the Bowl’ chili.
2-Alarm Category – The Green Team with their fiery ‘Shotgun Willie’ chili.
3-Alarm Category -The 2-B Chili Team with their ‘Beyond 2 Hot’ chili.
People’s Choice – The Buckin’ Broncos with their delicious ‘Buck Up’ 2-alarm chili.
The winners also received prize money, trophies, and other items donated by local merchants.
Winners of the car show were as follows:
People’s Choice Award – Jan Ingram with a 1948 Chevy Truck.
Best of Show Car – Jim Gattis and his 1955 Ford Fairlane.
Best in Show Truck – James Frey and his 1955 Ford F-100.
Old School – Jim Crosthwait and his 1967 Chevy.
Special Interest – Ken Ogden with his 2006 Chevy SSR.
Pedal Car – Michael Hawk with his Ford Firetruck.
In addition, the TOP 25 Winners who brought their A-game to the show were also recognized:
Darwin Boy – 1929 Ford Model A
Gus Adams Jr. – 1961 Ford Starliner
Darren Blake- 1969 Dodge Charger
Chuck Fels- 1956 Ford Victoria
Ray Halkyard – 1948 Ford Coupe
Ed Ridinger- 2007 Chevy Corvette
Richard Ingram – 1974 Chevy Camaro
Mike Johnston – 1932 Ford Roadster
Ken Ogden – 1956 Ford Crown Victoria
Brian Wheeler – 1970 Ford XL Sports Roof
Roger Huckey – 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
Tresa Smith – 1966 Ford Mustang
Gary Samuels – 1965 Ford Mustang
Montana Cook – 2015 Dodge Challenger
Gary Cantrell – 1970 Chevy Z28
Keith Coker – 1967 Shelby Cobra
Tom Davis – 1956 DeSoto Firedome
Earl Roberts – 1957 Chevy 2 Door Hardtop
Murel Copeland – 1965 Chevy Pickup
Larry Spears – 1967 Ford F100
Ed Davis – 1933 Chevy Master
George Times – 1970 Mercury Cougar
Bob Walden – 1935 Ford 2 Door
Mark Jones – 1955 Chevy 4 Door Wagon
Sonny Small – 1969 Camaro RS/BS
Organizers appreciated everyone who joined in on this year’s Fall Festival, and they’re already making plans for the event in 2025.
