The annual Chili Cook-Off is slated to take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from noon to 2:30 p.m. (if enough participants offer their delicious chilis!) on the deck at […]
Chili Cook-Off + Perch Fishing Contest

The annual Chili Cook-Off is slated to take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from noon to 2:30 p.m. (if enough participants offer their delicious chilis!) on the deck at […]
Join us for Glen Lake Chili Cook-Off on the scenic deck at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor on Saturday, February 17th, from Noon to 3 (or until the chili runs out!). This sizzling event promises a flavorful showdown and celebration of winter in Northern Michigan! […]
Cheers to the winners of 2023’s Chili Cook Off at Glen Lake Winterfest 1st Place- Hansen Foods 2nd Place- Boonedocks Glen Arbor 3rd Place- Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District 4th […]
Chili Cook-Off Winners 2023: 1st Place – Hansen Foods 2nd Place – Boonedocks 3rd Place – The District 4th Place – Cherry Republic 5th Place – Shipwreck Cafe Thanks to […]
Glen Lake WinterFest would be cancelled, right? We just couldn’t envision people, strangers, neighbors, shoulder to shoulder on the decks of Boonedocks to sample chili – in a world still […]
This year’s Glen Lake Winter Fest has been revamped in light of the event’s popularity and social distancing/covid-19 precautions. The Chili Cook-off fundraiser will take place at locations in both […]
Glen Lake Winterfest, Presidents Day Weekend: Saturday, February 15th, 2020! Festivities include a Perch Fishing/Contest + Chili Cook-Off.
This annually anticipated, mid-winter event in Glen Arbor is a favorite to visitors and locals alike. […]
It was another great year this 2019 president’s day weekend to be up north and out and about in Glen Arbor. We had fun seeing our friends and neighbors and […]
2017 Glen Lake Winterfest results! Chili cook-off winners and ice fishing contest. Enjoy the event photo gallery too! […]
Winterfest Festivities start at 7am with the beginning of the Perch Fishing Contest then the Chili Cookoff, kicks off at Noon at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. […]