Fallon - Overland Hotel’s Chili Cook-Off
- Aug 18, 2012 - Aug 19, 2012
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Sanctioned by the International Chili Society, this cook-off pits salsa and chili cooks against the world’s best for prize money and braggin’ rights.This is an annual open entry Chili Cook-off beginning at 9:00 .am. Prize money and trophies awarded, the community judges.
The historic Overland Hotel was built in 1908 by Dan Griffith, a local pioneer. George Sherman, a popular politician and civic leader, was the establishments’ second owner, and is credited with putting the hotel "on the map." Sherman served as Fallon's Mayor from 1911 to 1915, followed by a term as state assemblyman. During his tenure as owner, Sherman played an integral part in originating Fallon’s electric company as well as Churchill County's telephone system (CC Communications).
Located on America’s First Transcontinental Highway, the Lincoln Highway, the Overland became the destination of all walks of life: from ditch diggers and local ranchers, to politicians, civic leaders and weary travelers. In addition, the Newlands Reclamation Project, the first federal irrigation project in the US, was underway. Also known as "Uncle Sam’s Nine Million Dollar Farm," the project brought prosperity and population to the Lahontan Valley, making the Overland a popular stopping place. The hotel was recognized as Fallon’s finest.
Overland Hotel
125 East Center St.
Fallon, NV 89406