Chili Cook Off & Social

Things are heating up at Wisconsin Craft! ️ Join us for a friendly Chili Cook-Off and an evening of delicious food, lively conversation, and community connections with fellow artists and makers.

Whether you're bringing your famous homemade chili or simply coming to taste and vote, everyone is welcome to join the fun! Sample a variety of chili recipes, cast your vote for your favorites, and help crown our Wisconsin Craft Chili Cook-Off Champion. After the tasting, stick around to socialize and connect with fellow Wisconsin Craft members and guests.

Event Details:

• Location: Lodi, Wisconsin (Exact location will be provided after registration)
• Time: Chili tasting and voting from 5–7 PM

• What to Bring: Your favorite beverage (BYOB). Attendees are also encouraged to contribute sides, toppings, or condiments. Bring a chair.

• Registration: Required. Space is limited to approximately 25 attendees.

Registration Fees:

• Wisconsin Craft Members: FREE
• Wisconsin Craft Member Guest: $5 (Limit to 1)
• Non-Members: $12

Chili Cook-Off Voting: ️All attendees will have the opportunity to taste the competing chili recipes and cast their votes onsite during the event. The winner will be determined by popular vote and earn the ultimate prize: bragging rights for the Best Chili at Wisconsin Craft's Chili Cook-Off!

Interested in entering your chili into the competition? Bringing a chili dish is not required, but the more, the merrier! During registration, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know if you plan to bring a dish to help us prepare. If you're entering a chili in the competition, we'll contact you with additional details closer to the event. Chili entries should be brought in a slow cooker with a complete ingredient list for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies.

Registration Deadline: November 1, 2026. Advance registration is required to give our chili makers and event organizers enough time to prepare for the evening. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early!

Registration Changes & Cancellations: Plans change, and we understand! If you're no longer able to attend, please log into your Wisconsin Craft account to update your registration or email education@wisconsincraft.org. Notifying us in advance helps our organizers prepare and allows us to invite someone from the waitlist if the event reaches capacity.

A Special Thank You to Our Hosts! Most importantly, let's give a big round of applause to Wisconsin Craft Education Committee members Marc and Melanie Ownley of My Charming Ceramics, and Andrew Linderman! Events like these wouldn't be possible without the dedication of our volunteers.

Not a Member Yet? If you're not currently a member of Wisconsin Craft but would like to be involved in more events like these, you can easily become a member by visiting https://wisconsincraft.org/Become-A-Member.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share your craft, and gain inspiration from the creative community. We look forward to seeing you there!