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ELPA Chili Cook-Off

  • Thoresen Park Building 6259 Eagle Lake Drive Maple Grove, MN 55369 (map)

Rally your neighbors
& come join the fun!

There’s no question that Minnesotans wholeheartedly embrace the chilly weather, and the Eagle Lake Chili Cook-Off is a celebration of that spirit.

Whether you choose to compete or simply enjoy sampling and voting for the top chili entries, this is a free event and organized by your ELPA Board Members.

Cornbread and brownies will be served alongside the chili. Please bring your own beverage, if you prefer something other than water.

Do YOU have the BEST Chili recipe on Eagle Lake? Put your recipe to the test by signing up to compete against your neighbors for the title of the best chili on Eagle Lake!

 
 

Schedule of Events:

1 to 1:30 p.m. — Mingle with Your Lake Neighbors while we prepare the chilis.

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Enjoy Chili Tasting and Cast Your Vote for the Best!

3 p.m. — Announcement of the 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off Winner

until 4 p.m. — Keep Socializing with Noshes and Games

How it works:

  • Participants must supply their own crockpots for the event.

  • Your chili should arrive at the Thorsen Park Building before the event starts at 1 p.m., preferably between 12:30 and 12:45 p.m.

  • Please label your chili pot with a note or tape that includes:

    • Your name(s) - individual or team

    • Category (beef, chicken, vegetarian, etc.)

    • Level of spice (mild, medium, or hot)

The Grand Prize:

  • The 2025 ELPA Chili Cook-Off Prize (see image below)

  • Bragging rights as 2025 Eagle Lake Neighborhood Chili Champion!

ELPA will provide:

  • Tasting bowls, utensils, napkins

  • Chili toppings of sour cream & cheese

    • Participants are welcome to bring other ‘add-in’ ingredients to share

  • Voting materials for neighbors to select the top chili winners

Do YOU have the BEST Chili on Eagle Lake?

Put your recipe to the test by signing up to compete against your neighbors for the title of the Best Chili on Eagle Lake and special grand prizes, courtesy of our skilled ELPA President, Al Johnson!

SIGN UP HERE to Compete!

 

    • Beef Chili (medium-heat)

    • ‘Classic’ Beef Chili

    • Hamburger Bacon Chili

    • Northern Chicken Chili

    • Swedish Chili

    • Vegetarian Chili

    • White Chicken Chili

    (updated last on 3/16)

  • Email elpa.org@gmail.com or text Jen at 612-469-5757.

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