June 5, 2015 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Adado Riverfront Park
300 N. Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI United States

Additional Information

The 20th annual BWL Chili Cook-off is coming to Lansing on Friday, June 5 at the Adado Riverfront Park. The event runs from 5:30pm to 9pm. This year’s theme is Hollywood, aka Chiliwood! Dozens of vendors will be dishing out a variety of chili recipes from mild to spicy, including local restaurants, non-profits, businesses and organizations. There will be live music played by local musicians and bands, a merchandise tent and a chili dog eating contest. Chili Fast Passes are back again this year! Grab a pass and get into the park to taste-test 30 minutes early! To buy tickets early,click here! Be sure to like the BWL Chili Cook-off on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @BWLChiliCookOff for exclusive deals and info!

  1. Come down to Adado Riverfront Park on Friday June 5, 2015 at 5:30 and usher in the summer season by attending the 20thannual BWL Chili Cook Off Presented by Tripps Auto Shop & Collision Centers
    1. Proceeds for the event go to the Impression 5 Science Center, Lansing Promise/HOPE Scholarship, and the Sparrow Foundation.
    2. We are expecting at least 40 Chili Competitors who will be making 40 gallons of chili each!

i.      Competing for People’s Choice award, Hottest Chili, Best Salsa, and many more!

    1. There will also be other tasty samples besides chili… there will pie, corn bread, and salsa!
    2. Come down and join the 8,000 expected Chili Heads and have a great time!
    3. Fun for the whole family!
    4. Sheri Jones is our Chili Chair Person!
    5. Our theme this year is Chiliwood… a play on Hollywood.
    6. Great Entertainment!

i.      Donny Brown and Friends

ii.      Full House

iii.      Dan MacLachlan and Mike Dwyer!

  1. Tickets on sale now at www.lbwl.comor in person at BWL’s Haco Customer Service Center or any CASE Credit Union branch location in the greater Lansing area.
    1. Advanced tickets are only $5 for Adults and $3 for Kids ages 6-12.  DAY OF tickets are $10 and $8 respectively… SO BUY NOW!!!!
    2. For those interested in getting in 30 minutes early… get superstar treatment for $5 more with our Chili Head Start Ticket!  Combo passes are available now!
  2. WIN A CAR!!!
    1. University Motor Mall has donated a $5,000 ASC certified used car that will be raffled off this year!

i.      Someone will win a car!

ii.      Raffle Tickets Go on sale Friday May 15, 2015 online at www.lbwl.com, and in person at the University Motor Mall on S. Cedar, and at the Impression  Science Center.

iii.      Tickets are $5 each!  All proceeds go to the Impression 5 Science Center.

iv.      Raffle details can be found at www.lbwl.com.

v.      The Drawing will be held at 8pm at the Chili Cook Off, you need not be present to win!

  1. Chili Dog Eating contest brought to you by the Olympic Broil!
    1. 10 competitors compete for bragging rights to be the Chili Dog Champion of Lansing!
    2. How many dogs do you think you can eat!  Last year’s winner won with a total of 7.75 dogs!