
Chili Cook-Off
Event Details
September 25, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Downtown Wadena
100 Aldrich Ave SW
Wadena,
Minnesota
56482
Thursday, Sept. 25 · 4 to 6 p.m. · downtown Wadena Deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Sample bowls and spoons provided by the Chamber.
This will allow for consistent portions from all contestants — and your team doesn’t run out of chili so quickly!
Each team will need to supply the following: · An 18-quart roaster of chili · List of chili ingredients posted on table · Napkins · Crackers, cheese or whatever condiments to put on your table · 6-foot serving table · Extension cords · Booth advertising (ie: banner or signage) · $20 entry fee Entry fee payable to “Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce” can be: · Dropped off at the Chamber office located in The Depot. · Mailed to Wadena Area Chamber, PO Box 107, Wadena MN 56482. · Paid the day of the event at Chamber’s check-in table located in front of Greiman’s Printing.