Since back in 1983, when it was started to raise funds for the fireworks, Monona has been hosting Wisconsin’s longest running chili cook-off. Come for the memories, and make new ones with your friends and family.
Expect highly spirited cooking teams (some dressed in costume to match the theme of their chili), around 30 different variety of chilis to experience, hot grilled food and cold beverages, live music, and a pop-up event from the Monona Public Library.
Learn more, and register at:
We had a blast today, our first time at the cook-off!
How do we find out who won?
Hi Carolyn,
The winners of Monona’s 40th Chili Cook-Off as voted by our team of guest judges as well as hundreds of tasters:
First Place, Best Chili:
Chili, No Chaser – Life City Chiropractic
Second Place, Best Chili:
Red Eye Chili – Team Sponsor Karen Bosold
Third Place, Best Chili:
The Greene Team – Summit Credit Union
Best Team Theme:
Old Grease – Shackelford Heating & Cooling
Most Unique Chili:
ER Chili – Edgerton Hospital & Health Services
Crowd Favorite, Best Chili:
The Greene Team – Summit Credit Union
Check out photos from the event, and see the rest of the cook teams on our Facebook posts from Oct 4 & 5.
Hello – are the winners posted online somewhere?
Hi Bud,
The winners of Monona’s 40th Chili Cook-Off as voted by our team of guest judges as well as hundreds of tasters:
First Place, Best Chili:
Chili, No Chaser – Life City Chiropractic
Second Place, Best Chili:
Red Eye Chili – Team Sponsor Karen Bosold
Third Place, Best Chili:
The Greene Team – Summit Credit Union
Best Team Theme:
Old Grease – Shackelford Heating & Cooling
Most Unique Chili:
ER Chili – Edgerton Hospital & Health Services
Crowd Favorite, Best Chili:
The Greene Team – Summit Credit Union
Check out photos from the event, and see the rest of the cook teams on our Facebook posts from Oct 4 & 5.
Hi. Wondering when / how we will find out who won in the Chili cookoff categories? We had a great time sampling them all and are curious! 🙂 Thank you.
Hi Lori,
The winners of Monona’s 40th Chili Cook-Off as voted by our team of guest judges as well as hundreds of tasters:
First Place, Best Chili:
Chili, No Chaser – Life City Chiropractic
Second Place, Best Chili:
Red Eye Chili – Team Sponsor Karen Bosold
Third Place, Best Chili:
The Greene Team – Summit Credit Union
Best Team Theme:
Old Grease – Shackelford Heating & Cooling
Most Unique Chili:
ER Chili – Edgerton Hospital & Health Services
Crowd Favorite, Best Chili:
The Greene Team – Summit Credit Union
Find more photos and see the rest of our cooks on our Facebook posts from Oct 4 & 5.