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2026 Crosslake Days - Chili Cook-Off

September 26, 2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT)

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Experience one of Crosslake's favorite fall traditions! For more than 36 years, Crosslake Days has welcomed residents and visitors alike for a weekend filled with family-friendly fun, activities, contests, live entertainment, shopping, great food, and unforgettable community spirit.

A festival favorite is Saturday's Crosslake Chili Cook-Off, where local businesses open their doors to serve their best homemade chili recipes while competing for the coveted Golden Ladles and a full year of bragging rights.

We're bringing in self-proclaimed culinary chili lovers to determine the Judges Choice, and beginning at noon, all chili lovers can travel throughout Crosslake, sampling a variety of delicious recipes until they're gone, then cast their vote for the coveted People's Choice Award. Chosen by hundreds of tasters, the People's Choice title is often the toughest prize to earn, making the friendly competition one of the most anticipated and flavorful traditions of Crosslake Days.

Visit and taste free samples at participating Chamber member businesses (map coming soon), and download the Crosslake App to your mobile device and vote for your favorite by 3 p.m., winners will be announced and trophies presented shortly after.


2026 Chili Cook-off Participating Businesses:

  • Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
  • Crosslake Holiday Station Store
  • Dark Horse Brew
  • Grand Champion Meats
  • Hometown Ace Hardware
  • JAG Interior Solutions
  • Key Wellness & Aesthetics
  • Lake Days Marine
  • Maucieri's Italian Bistro
  • Northern MN Railroad - Crosslake Train Club
  • Rising Tides Wealth Management // Ameriprise Financial // Lillie Pearo
  • Riverside Tavern
  • Tremolo Communications
  • US Army Corps Crosslake Recreation Area
  • Whitefish Lodge & Suites serving Manhattan's Chili
  • Zorbaz Crozz Lake

2025 Judge's Choice:

1st Place - Key Wellness & Aesthetics - Homegrown is the Key Chicken Chili

2nd Place - Holiday Station Store Crosslake - The Smoked Cinco

3rd Place - MN Roots - Chili Minnesota

537 Votes were cast in the People's Choice:

1st Place - Key Wellness & Aesthetics - Homegrown is the Key Chicken Chili

2nd Place - Grand Champion Meats - Family Tradition

3rd Place - US Army Corps of Engineers - The Poultry Potion



Time

11:45 AM - Deadline for delivery of Chili to the Chamber for Judges Choice entry

12 - 3 PM - Free samples available at participating businesses

3 PM -  Peoples Choice voting deadline  

4 PM - Trophies awarded to winning businesses

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Contact Information

Crosslake Chamber of Commerce
Name: Cindy Myogeto
Phone: (218) 692-4027
Email: cindy@crosslake.com
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