No matter when you decide to visit, you’ll find events happening. We host signature events like the Pequot Lakes Stars & Stripes Days in July. Have you been to the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Minnesota?! You’ll find the parade in Crosslake. How about kickin’ your boots up at Lakes Jam—the Lakes Area’s biggest country and rock fest. Other local businesses and communities host festivals, live music, and even fireworks. Make these popular events a family tradition.
Lakes Area United Way 2025 Chili Cook-Off
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
(CDT)
Description
Wild West Chili Fest - 25 Years of Spice!
It's time for the 25th annual Lakes Area United Way Chili Cook-Off!
Wrangle up the crew and join the fun on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northern Pacific Center for the best lunch break of the year! Just $10 at the door will get you a bowl for all-you-can-taste chili, a chance to vote for your favorite “Community Choice” chili, dessert sponsored by U.G.L.Y. Cheesecake Co., and a chance to learn about and support the work of the Lakes Area United Way and our partner programs!
Good eats, good company, and a whole lotta chili—see y’all there! 🌶️🤠
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Northern Pacific Center
1480 Northern Pacific Road
Brainerd,
MN
56401
United States
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
(CDT)
Categories
Culinary Events
Family Activity
Fundraising Events
Community Events
Festivals & Celebrations
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Lakes Area United Way 2025 Chili Cook-Off
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Wild West Chili Fest - 25 Years of Spice!
It's time for the 25th annual Lakes Area United Way Chili Cook-Off!
Wrangle up the crew and join the fun on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northern Pacific Center for the best lunch break of the year! Just $10 at the door will get you a bowl for all-you-can-taste chili, a chance to vote for your favorite “Community Choice” chili, dessert sponsored by U.G.L.Y. Cheesecake Co., and a chance to learn about and support the work of the Lakes Area United Way and our partner programs!
Good eats, good company, and a whole lotta chili—see y’all there! 🌶️🤠
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Northern Pacific Center
1480 Northern Pacific Road
Brainerd, MN 56401 United States
1480 Northern Pacific Road
Brainerd, MN 56401 United States
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
(CDT)
Categories
Culinary Events
Family Activity
Fundraising Events
Community Events
Festivals & Celebrations
Culinary Events
Family Activity
Fundraising Events
Community Events
Festivals & Celebrations
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