Wisconsin State Chili Cook-off

Saturday09/12/2026

Deacons Mill Park
491 South Street
Green Lake,WI

COOK-OFF ORGANIZER
Scot Rans
952-474-5346
greenlakerotaryclub@gmail.com

Chief Judge Mike Pulice
Head Scorekeeper Scot Rans

PUBLIC DETAILS

Event Hours 10am – 6pm
Chili Tasting from 3pm – 4pm
$1 for four samples of Chili

Come spend the day with family and friends—there’s something for everyone!

Enjoy all-day entertainment with DJ Gregg Owens and live music in the afternoon. Try your luck in the 50/50 or basket raffle, grab a beer or water, check out event apparel, and, of course, sample some delicious chili!

For just $1, you’ll get four 2 oz cups of chili to taste. Feeling competitive? Enter the cook-off for a shot at 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. And don’t forget the Showmanship competition—a $100 prize and trophy are up for grabs! Pick a theme, decorate your booth, and dress the part to impress the judges.

COOK DETAILS

You must be an ICS Member to compete. Entry fees are separate per category (i.e. Red, Homestyle, Verde, etc.) and will be collected independently by the Cook-off Organizer. Please contact the organizer (info at top) for more information.

• 10x10 space provided under large tent (40' by 80' tent), 8' table with 2 chairs provided for cooks, water
• Cooks must bring their own supplies – table and chairs provided.
• No electricity provided

The Showmanship Award ($100 & trophy) is a highlight of the event! Please be creative, have fun with your theme, decorate your booth, and dress the part! 

You can register online at

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wisconsin-chili-cook-off.  Thank you. 

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

ALL Contestants must prepare FOUR gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC) in addition to entry fee.

Please note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook, not per category

 

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD:

$200 & trophy

Traditional Red

Entry Fee: $35.00
Prizes
1st -  $700.00 & trophy
2nd -  $300.00 & trophy
3rd -  $200.00 & trophy

SPONSORS
Green Lake Rotary Club