RogueJim, it actually started over 3 years ago, 2010, when RS67man noticed there were several THP members in the greater Seattle area and suggested a picnic get-together. Chileaddict volunteered to host a get-together at his home near Seattle. 5 THP member were at that first gathering. chileadict, RS67man, DuvallDave, Maligator, and myself ..and Salsakid...so I guess that makes 6 THP members...and spouses and neighbors...
We had a whole counter full of sauces and fresh chiles. We tasted everything and had a ton of fun. Burgers and other stuff for a lunch....
The next year, 2011, we went to a small campground near Seattle. Had 3 families camping and about 12 THP members come out to the Saturday picnic. Made some wangs, ate a bunch of hot stuff and chiles...
This past September, 2012, we hit a state park with about 12 THP people camping from all over Washington and even Oregon and all our families. I think we had 25 people camping including all the family members. And some more join us for the Saturday festivities. There's a link to this year's fun in the first post.
Next year, we'll be at a park in eastern WA. It's not a hot sauce festival or official event, it's just some crazy chileheads getting together for a weekend of fun, food, heat, and festivities. There's rumor of chileheads from Idaho, Cali, Georgia and maybe SoFlo joining the party this next August.
Come Join Us!
