Copperopolis, CA…Copperopolis Town Square – the Castle & Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – has rescheduled its eighth-annual “Copper Chili Cook Off” to Saturday, February 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It was originally scheduled for January 16, but postponed due to weather. Organizers are seeking cook off competitors for the always-entertaining event. Each team will receive two special gifts and awards will be given in 10 categories. The entrance fee is $20. Guests who wish to taste the chili can do so for $5 (children under 12 are free). All event proceeds will be donated to the Copperopolis Fire Fighters Association.

Do you love to cook chili? Well then enter our free Chili Cook Off next Saturday, February 27th and have a fun filled day!!! Contact Kim at 209.768.6010!

“We’re excited to announce a new date for The Copper Chili Cook Off,” says Kim Hamilton, Director of Marketing for Castle & Cooke Calaveras, Inc. “The extended weather forecast looks great, which is fantastic news for our fundraising efforts and the overall success of one of our community’s favorite celebrations.”

Old Skool Pie-Pizza will offer its famous wood fired pizzas along with a special chili pizza and fresh, oven-made cornbread. Angels-Murphys Rotary will attend and serve wine, beer, sodas and water. Live music by Dive Bar Poets, special offerings from storeowners on the square, a 50/50 raffle, plus face painting, Bob the Balloon Guy, crafts and a bounce house for kids complete what promises to be a fun afternoon for all ages.

For more information about the Copper Chili Cook Off, please contact Kim Hamilton at 209.785.9700. Additional details are available at www.CopperopolisTownSquare.com.

Copperopolis Town Square is situated in the rolling foothills of the Central Sierra on Highway 4 in Calaveras County, two hours from the Bay Area and 1.5 hours from Sacramento. The area offers visitors a wide variety of amenities and activities including golf, tennis and dining at the acclaimed Saddle Creek Resort (www.saddlecreekgolf.com) with accommodations for guests in luxurious Lodge Bungalows conveniently located within a few paces of the golf course. To stay for the weekend, please call 209.785.7415 to book a room.

The premier Northern California golf community is also site of Castle & Cooke California’s newest Oak Collection homes, which are now sold out. Custom home sites are available on and off the golf course. Dramatic vistas of the Sierra Nevada and countless winter and summer recreational opportunities make Saddle Creek an ideal location for vacationers, families and retirees. For more information about real estate ownership opportunities, please call our onsite Sales Office at 209 785-5600 or email us at saddlecreeksales@castlecooke.com.