Glen Arbor & Empire Winterfests, Saturday, Feb. 18
Photo by Don Miller
From staff reports
Don’t miss the annual Glen Arbor Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 18. Festivities include the Perch Fishing Contest and Chili Cook-off.
Perch Fishing Contest
Festivities start at 7 a.m. with the beginning of the Perch Fishing Contest, with prizes for first through fourth place catches. All participants will bring their biggest catches from Big and Little Glen Lake to the Sportsman Shop at 1 p.m., and winners will then be crowned. Entry fee for this event is $20, and all ages are welcome.
Chili Cook-off
The Chili Cookoff, kicks off at Noon at Boonedocks. Entrants will compete to earn chili bragging rights. First through fifth place winners, as determined by popular vote, receive a plaque commemorating the 2017 Chili Cook-off. Get there early for a seat inside Boonedocks. Dress warm and join us out on the deck for a winter-time party! Plenty of heaters, drinks, music, family, friends and chili to keep you warm!
There’s only one category: CHILI ! – however you define it!
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Glen Lake Schools Scholarship Fund. This is a family friendly event, just be sure to dress warmly! If you’d like to participate, the entry fee is $25 per chili. Winners will be crowned as the event wraps up around 3 pm.
Admission is $10 per person, which includes unlimited chili samples. $5 Admission for Seniors, over 70, and kids, 12 and under.
Download the Fishing contest and Chili cook off entry forms at VisitGlenArbor.com.
Polar Bear dip at Empire Winterfest
Empire also holds its Winterfest on Feb. 18, including the town’s famous polar dip through the ice on South Bar Lake. For more information, visit EmpireChamber.com.
