• Glen Lake Winterfest 2016

    Downtown Glen Arbor Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    Join us for the Annual Glen Arbor Winter fest on Saturday, February 13, 2016! Festivities include the Perch Fishing Contest + Chili Cook-Off.

    $10
  • 2017 Glen Lake Winterfest

    Downtown Glen Arbor Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    Winterfest Festivities start at 7am with the beginning of the Perch Fishing Contest then the Chili Cookoff, kicks off at Noon at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor.

    $10
  • 2018 Glen Lake Winter Fest + Chili Cook-Off

    Boonedocks 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    Glen Arbor's annual mid-winter event begins 7am Saturday morning with Perch Fishing on the Glen Lakes, followed by the Contest & Awards plus a Chili-Cook off beginning at Noon at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. Hosted by Art's Tavern, Boonedocks, The Sportsman Shop & the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce.

    $10
  • Glen Lake Winterfest 2019

    Boonedocks 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    Join us for the annual Glen Lake Winterfest, Presidents Day Weekend: Saturday, February 16th, 2019! Festivities include a Perch Fishing/Contest + Chili Cook-Off. 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.

    $10 – $20
  • Glen Lake Winterfest 2020

    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. 

    $10 – $20
  • Chili Cook-off

    Chili Cook-off

    MI, United States

    This year's Glen Lake Winter Fest has been revamped in light of the event's popularity and social distancing/covid-19 precautions. The Chili Cook-off fundraiser will take place at locations in both Glen Arbor & Empire, President's Day/Valentine weekend: February 13th & 14th, 2021. There will be no "contest" this year, just enjoy Chili for sale at

  • Chili Cook-off

    Chili Cook-off

    MI, United States

    This year's Glen Lake Winter Fest has been revamped in light of the event's popularity and social distancing/covid-19 precautions. The Chili Cook-off fundraiser will take place at locations in both Glen Arbor & Empire, President's Day/Valentine weekend: February 13th & 14th, 2021. There will be no "contest" this year, just enjoy Chili for sale at

  • Perch Fishing Contest

    The Sportsman Shop 5914 S Ray St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    This year's Perch Fishing Contest will take place on Saturday, Feb 20th from from 7am-1pm. Sign up will take place at the Sportsman Shop in Glen Arbor, MI from 6-7:30am. Ice fishing takes place on the Glen Lakes. Bring your catches back to weigh in, at the Sportsman Shop at 1pm. $10 entry fee -

    $10
  • Chili Cook-Off + Perch Fishing Contest

    Boonedocks 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    The Glen Lake Chili Cook-off, an annually anticipated mid-winter event, is back to its original format this year! Saturday, February 19th from noon- 3pm, on the deck of Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. Winners will be crowned as the event wraps up around 3pm. Proceeds from this event are given out on senior scholarship night at

    Free – $20
  • 2024 Glen Lake Chili Cook-Off

    Boonedocks 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    Join us for Glen Lake Chili Cook-Off on the scenic deck at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor on Saturday, February 17th, from Noon to 3 (or until the chili runs out!). This sizzling event promises a flavorful showdown and celebration of winter in Northern Michigan! 

  • Chili Cook-Off + Perch Fishing Contest

    Boonedocks 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    The annual Chili Cook-Off is slated to take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from noon to 2:30 p.m. (if enough participants offer their delicious chilis!) on the deck at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. This fan-favorite event promises a flavorful showdown and celebration of winter in Northern Michigan! Dress for the weather. Admission to the

    $15