From staff reports DUNCAN – Turning Point USA is expected to have a booth honoring founder Charlie Kirk at Stephens County GOP’s 20th annual Chili Cookoff, SCGOP Chairman Leon Farris stated.
“Some state organization officials [with Turning Point USA] will be on hand along with younger college students who have been participating in the organization’s activities,” Farris said. “Along with dipping chili, they will be distributing information about TPUSA and how people can get involved.”
Pouring his life into building a movement rooted in faith, freedom and love of country, Kirk, the conservative voice, husband, and father of two, was assassinated Sept. 10 while speaking at a Utah college campus. He was 31.
Kirk believed America’s future depended on raising a generation that would “never surrender.” That vision is alive and stronger than ever. Prayers are rising, support is pouring in, millions of students are rallying, volunteers are flooding in, and vigils are filling churches and schools across the nation, according to an SCGOP statement. Kirk was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump.
The Stephens County GOP Chili Cookoff will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 at the S tephens County Fairgrounds, 2002 S. 13th St., in Duncan. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event runs until 9. The free event draws hundreds of people to taste some chili, visit with elected officials, enjoy live music and more.
Along with musical performances by Duncan-based group Summer Breeze, the cookoff will host a pr ofessional magician, a caricature artist, and Obadiah the Clown from Bricktown Clown Alley. There will be a karaoke stage, activities for the children and football on the big screen.
Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat the 30+ chili booths set up by politicos and event supporters.
All are invited to come taste the chili and enjoy the family-friendly event.