Join us for the annual Glen Lake Winterfest, Presidents Day Weekend: Saturday, February 15th, 2020! Festivities include a Perch Fishing/Contest + Chili Cook-Off.

This annually anticipated, mid-winter event in Glen Arbor is a favorite to visitors and locals alike. Proceeds from this event are given to the Glen Lake Schools Scholarship Fund. This is a family friendly event, just be sure to dress for the weather! If you’d like to participate, the entry fee is $25 per chili. Winners will be crowned as the event wraps up around 3pm. Admission to the chili cook-off is $10 per person, which includes unlimited chili samples. $5 for Kids ages 6-12 and Seniors 70+, Kids under 6 are free.

Participants are asked to submit entry forms by Friday, February 7th. Thank you! 

Perch Fishing Contest

Festivities start at 7am with the beginning of the Perch Fishing Contest, with prizes for 1st through 4th place catches. All participants will bring their biggest catches from Big and Little Glen Lake to the Sportsman Shop at 1pm, and winners will then be crowned. Entry fee for this event is $20, and all ages are welcome.

DOWNLOAD: Perch Fishing Contest Entry Form.pdf

Chili Cook-off

Organized by Administered by Glen Lake Schools, the Chili Cook-off, kicks off at 12 Noon, hosted at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. Entrants will compete to earn chili bragging rights. 1st through 5th Place winners, as determined by popular vote, receive a plaque commemorating the Chili Cook-off. Get there early for a seat inside Boonedocks. Dress for the weather and enjoy this long-time tradition with neighbors. drinks, music and chili! 

DOWNLOAD: Chili Cook-Off  Entry Form + Rules.pdf

There’s only one category: CHILI ! – however you define it!

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Sponsors

This is community event generously organized and funded by: 

Art’s Tavern

Boonedocks Glen Arbor

The Sportsman Shop

RESULTS

Perch Fishing Contest results: 

1st place – Sam Shimek – 14″

2nd place – Robbie Dezelski – 13 5/8″

3rd place – Nick Rice – 13 5/8″

4th place – Matt Rice – 13 5/8″

 

Contact [email protected] for comments or questions. Marketing for this event by Rockwell Art & Design.