Chili Cook-Off + Perch Fishing Contest

The Glen Lake Chili Cook-off, an annually anticipated mid-winter event, is back to its original format this year! Saturday, February 19th from noon- 3pm, on the deck of Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. Winners will be crowned as the event wraps up around 3pm. Proceeds from this event are given out on senior scholarship night at Glen Lake School, to deserving students to help defray college tuition. This is a family friendly event, just be sure to dress for the weather.

This year the Glen Lake Chili Cook-off is not charging a fee to enter your chili. Please send an email to [email protected] to enter by February 7th.  Admission to the chili cook-off is $10 per person, which includes unlimited chili samples. $5 for kids ages 6-12 and seniors 70+, kids under 6 enter for free.

Simultaneously with the Chili Cook-Off, The Sportsman Shop hosts the annual Perch Fishing Contest as either a spectator or participant. Sign up will take place at the Sportsman Shop in Glen Arbor, MI from 6-7:30am. Ice fishing takes place on the Glen Lakes. Bring your catches back to weigh in, at the Sportsman Shop at 1pm. Entry fee for the Perch tournament is $20. ($10 goes to chili cook-off and $10 to tournament. 100% pay out.) Call Bob at 231-883-5638 for more info.