January 25, 2020
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Chili Cook-Off 2020
The Event:
It's our 15th anniversary!!!
Downtown Kalamazoo's Annual Chili Cook-Off is a free, community event and is how we've stayed warm on a cold Saturday in January for the past 15 years. It’s our tradition to explore downtown, sampling chili recipes, and visiting new and familiar stores and restaurants. And, don't miss The Holly Jolly Chili Trolleys, transporting chili tasters all over downtown so you don't miss a single one!
Also, back by popular demand, commemorative tasting spoons! Pick yours up for only $5 at your starting lines, Consumers Credit Union on the Mall and the Radisson Hotel. Here is where you'll begin your quest to find the best chili of the year. You can also get a Chili passport with a map, a Chili Bingo Card and more to help guide you through the many chili stops with a chance to win a limited edition Chili t-shirt!
Chili sampling is available while the chili lasts. Stop at any one of these businesses and enjoy a sampling of some of the best and most unique chili around. Some sites offer vegan and vegetarian options, just check the listing on your Chili Bingo Card! Then, vote for your favorite, and check us out on Facebook or Instagram to see who wins!
Kalamazoo Chili Cook-Off is a Downtown Kalamazoo Retail and Restaurant Association (DKRRA) event that is put on by a volunteer committee, dedicated to the growth and success of our downtown community. Along with a growing list of amazing sponsors, the DKRRA works to continually grow and improve this event each year.
Last Year's Participants:
Food Dance
Down Dog Yoga Center with Organic Gypsy (V, GF)
Mangia Kitchen & Bar
Nature Connection (V)
Zazios
Water Street Coffee Joint (Vt)
Spirit of Kalamazoo with PJW Cajun/Creole Cuisine
Fuze Kitchen & Bar (V)
Artisan Sandwich Co. with New Craft Cabinetry
Aardema Wood Floors
Kalamazoo Valley Museum (V)
Heritage Architectural Salvage & Supply
Webster's Prime
PFC Natural Grocery & Deli
600 Kitchen & Bar
Burdick's for Breakfast
Final Gravity Brewing
Grand Traverse Distillery
Louie's Trophy House & Grill
Kalamazoo Valley Culinary School
(V) = vegan
(Vt) = vegetarian
(GF) = gluten-free
Bell's Eccentric Cafe
Kalamazoo Beer Exchange
Olde Peninsula Brewpub & Restaurant
Harvey's on the Mall
Pop City Popcorn
Tempo Vino Winery (Vt)
Rugger's Up & Under
MLive with Weller BBQ
The Station Dancewear & Studios
Taco Bob's
Morrison Jewelers w/ Kalamazoo Pit Posse
The Union Cabaret & Grille
Wine Loft
Central City Tap House
Kalamazoo Candle Company Marketplace
Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership
Rose Gold Coffee Company (V)
Arcadia Ales
LFG Gaming & Bar
Old Burdick's Bar & Grill
Tibbs Brewing
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