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!
Headliners
TBA
Country Edge Headliner Coming Soon!
Country Edge Main Stage
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Son Of A Gun
Son Of A Gun is the best Guns N’ Roses tribute band on planet earth. Fronted by Ari Kamin, lead singer of Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses, this five piece Rock N’ Roll band based in Los Angeles is able to bring a stadium show to any kind of venue. Formed in 2012 in Argentina, they took advantage of the experience gained in years of touring the United States and quickly became the hottest band in L.A.
“Nobody can do Axl except for Axl and the guy that Steven Adler is playing with, Ari, he is amazing as well” — Justin Hawkins (The Darkness)
“An Argentinian guy that is just phenomenal. I mean the guy is mean. You got to go on YouTube and see some videos of the guy. He’s amazing” — Jeff Pilson (Foreigner)
The group consists of Ari Kamin (vocals), Johnny Mayo (guitar), German Cardelle (guitar), Tinu Cer (bass) and Gustavo (drums),
105.9 THE HOG Main Stage
10:15 PM
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.
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
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
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!
Join in the Chilimania Fun!
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
Music
Josh Turner Headlining Country Edge 2024
We are estastic to announce Josh Turner as our Country Edge headliner for 2024. With timeless songs like “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Josh Turner’s global reach has surpassed 5.8B global streams, 6.5M album sales and almost 12M track sales world - wide, you don't want to miss this!
Music
Presenting Chilimania's 2024 Headliner: Back in Black
For Chilimania 2024, we are excited to announce our headliner, Back in Black, an incredible, exciting, high energy reproduction of a concert performance of AC/DC. Back in Black has performed with Cheap Trick, Foghat, Bad Company, Loverboy, Blue Oyster Cult, Grand Funk Railroad, and Ted Nugent.
