Downtown Garden City's Chili Cook-Off Community Festival

Sat Sep 27 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:00 pm UTC-04:00

5805 Central Street, Garden City, MI, United States, Michigan 48135 | Garden City

Downtown Garden City Chili Cook-Off Community Festival
Publisher/HostDowntown Garden City Chili Cook-Off Community Festival
Downtown Garden City's Chili Cook-Off Community Festival
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Festival Webpage: www.GardenCityMI.org/DDA/Festival
Join us for a fun-filled community festival featuring a wide range of activities and entertainment for all ages. The event includes Police and Fire Open Houses, a Department of Public Works Touch-A-Truck, Pancake Breakfast starting at 9am, children's activities like bouncers, and much more. Enjoy live performances by four bands, a chili competition, beer, a cornhole tournament, and special activities hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Featuring Activities:
Chili Contest, with People's Choice Award
Live Entertainment
Beer Tent
Children Activities
Pancake Breakfast presented by Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, & Coalition
Cornhole Tournament
Car Show presented by Autos for Autism
Motorcycle Show presented by Rick's Custom Cycle
Police Department Open House
Fire Department Open House
Department of Public Works Touch-A-Truck
Garden City Parks & Recreation Activities
Highlights of the Festival:
- Chili Competition: Watch as 15 teams compete for cash prizes up to $600. Vote for your favorite chili, but arrive early, the chili goes fast!
- Family Fun: Police and Fire Department Open Houses, Public Work's Touch-A-Truck, rock wall, free mini golf, and other children's activities, including bouncers and games.
- Car and Motorcycle Show: Marvel at some of the best muscle cars and motorcycles on the streets.
- Live Entertainment: Four live bands will keep the atmosphere lively throughout the day.
- Cornhole Tournament: Test your skills and compete in the cornhole tournament.
- Beer Tent: Relax and enjoy a variety of beers.
Event Details:
- Date and Time: September 27th from 9am until 10 pm (Rain or Shine Event)
- Location: Northeast corner of Ford Rd and Middlebelt Rd in the Garden City Town Center Plaza parking lot, just north of Detroit Metro Airport, and minutes from I-275, I-75, I-96, and I-94.
- Parking: Parking Availiable in the Town Center Parking Lot. Additional Free parking is available at Garden City High School, 6500 Middlebelt until 5:00 pm, with free shuttle service to the event courtesy of Nankin Transit.
Live Entertainment:
Every year, we invite local bands to join our event, and this year, we're excited to announce the addition of an extra band to our lineup.
Proceeds Benefit Local Charities:
Support our community by participating in this event, with proceeds benefiting local charities.
Join us for a day of community spirit, great food, entertainment, and family fun!
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5805 Central Street, Garden City, MI, United States, Michigan 48135

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