Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

2015 Glen Arbor Winter Fest

Annual President's Day Weekend Event, the 2015 Glen Arbor Winterfest falls on Valentines Day. The community events Include a perch fishing contest with awards at the Sportsman Shop, followed by our beloved Chili Cook-off!

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

Recurring

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! 

Keep one foot in Glen Arbor

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