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CHILI.

BEER.

BANDS.

FUN.

Celebrating Charity Through Music & Chili

When

Fri, September 6
& Sat, September 7

Where

Edgerton, WI

Chili Dude
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Who We Are

Held annually during the weekend after Labor Day in Edgerton, Wisconsin, Chilimania is home to the Wisconsin State Championship CASI-Sanctioned Chili Cook-Off, a Traditional Chili Cooking Contest, and a Salsa Contest. The weekend-long event also features live music on Friday night and all-day Saturday, a Best Bloody Mary contest, and more!

You’re invited to taste some of these delicious concoctions and help choose the People’s Choice! Arrive in time for the Public Chili Tasting at 3 PM Saturday, grab a cup, spoon, and ballot, and get tasting!

Chilimania is 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to promote the Edgerton business community, social responsibility, and to raise funds to support the education of our youth. We’ve raised more than $200,000 since 1990!

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Headliners

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Chilimania Headliner

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Chilimania Headliner Coming Soon!

Admission Prices & Tickets

All proceeds benefit the Chilimania Scholarship Fund and other community-based projects and organizations. Scroll below for admissions information and tickets.

Note: Country Edge and Chilimania are separate events and require separate admission tickets.

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COUNTRY EDGE

General Admission

TBA


Children 10 & Under

Free with Adult

Applies to general admission only!


Dedicated VIP Area

TBA

Tickets will be available at the gate.
Pre-sale tickets coming soon.

*Processing fees may apply

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CHILIMANIA

General Admission

TBA


Children 10 & Under

Free with Adult

Applies to general admission only!


Dedicated VIP Area

TBA

Tickets will be available at the gate.
Pre-sale tickets coming soon.

*Processing fees may apply

Tickets Coming Soon


Country Edge and Chilimania are separate events and require separate admission tickets.

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Chili Cook-Off & Salsa Contest

HELP CHOOSE THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE CHILI!

It wouldn’t be Chilimania without delicious, aromatic chili! You don’t have to be a pro to enter — all you need is a passion for great chili. Be sure to arrive in time for the public tasting at 3PM Saturday. Sample as many chilis as you’d like and vote for your favorite to win People’s Choice!

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Thank You to our Presenting Sponsors

Friday VIP Sponsor

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Saturday VIP Sponsor

Morrison's Auto Salvage, Inc Logo

Carolina Reaper Sponsors

2Brothers Bar & Grill Logo
Fifty Niner Logo
105.9 The Hog Logo
Iron Country 101.9 Logo
Albrecht Funeral Home Logo
Ascendium Education Group Logo
American Family Insurance Logo
Anchor Bar & Grill Logo
Wisconsin Distributors Busch Light Logo
Home Backup Systems Logo
Minuteman Press Logo
Reitz and Gregerson Dental Logo
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Ghost Pepper Sponsors

Badger VIP Limousine Logo
Bandt Communications Logo
Blue Farm Chips Logo
IKI Manufacturing Logo
Jessica Osbourne
Morrison's Auto Salvage, Inc Logo
Wisconsin Greenhouse Company Logo

Habanero Sponsors

J. Becker Construction, Inc. Logo
Jacki & Don Fairbairn
Lakeland RV Logo
Lexus of Madison Logo
Nelnet Logo
SSM Health Logo
Timber Hill Winery Logo

Join in the Chilimania Fun!

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CASI/Traditional Chili

Chili & Salsa Competitions

$20

Price Includes
  • - One entry into the top Chili and Salsa contest
  • - A 10 ft. by 10 ft. booth space
  • - Each cook must make minimum 2 gallons of chili for public tasting
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Partner With Chilimania

Corporate Sponsorships

$200+

Reasons to Sponsor
  • - Help us raise money for college scholarships & community donations.
  • - Brand association with a festival with a 29-year track record of success.
  • - Free tickets and other perks at the year’s biggest party!
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Location, Directions & More

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Chilimania and related activities take place in downtown Edgerton. The festival is held on North Henry Street, with the main gate located at the intersection of West Fulton and North Henry. Separate admission is required for Country Edge (Friday night) and Chilimania (all day Saturday).

Chilimania News


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Music

Rodney Atkins to Headline Country Edge 2023

We are estastic to announce Rodney Atkins as our Country Edge headliner for 2023. With eight Top 5 singles, six No. 1s, and one billion career on-demand streams under his belt, Atkins is one of country music’s most prominent artists.

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Presenting Chilimania's 2023 Headliner: Damage Inc

For Chilimania 2023, we are excited to announce our headliner, Damage Inc, Southern California's Tribute to Metallica. Equipped with Metallica’s entire catalog, come experience the pulse-pounding intensity of a live Metallica concert.

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Award

2022 Mark Reitz Award Recipient: Dan Hinrichs

This year's wonderful and well-deserved recipient of the Mark Reitz Award is Dan Hinrichs. Dan has been volunteering at Chilimania for the past four years, but proudly hasn't missed the event in 18 years. Click below to view the full story.

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Countdown to Chilimania

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About Chilimania
Chilimania is all about supporting our youth and community. We’re home to the Wisconsin State Championship CASI-sanctioned chili cook-off, a traditional chili cook-off, a salsa contest, public chili tasting, best Bloody Mary competition, 12 hours of live music, food, fun, and more. Since 1990, the festival has been held annually on the Saturday after Labor Day in beautiful downtown, Edgerton, Wisconsin.
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