Downtown Garden City Chili Cook-Off Community Festival

Event date: 
Sat, 09/27/2025 - 10:00am to 10:00pm

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, 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
  • Live Entertainment
  • Beer Tent
  • Children Activities
  • Cornhole Tournament
  • Car Show provided by Autos for Autism
  • Motorcycle Show
  • Police Department Open House
  • Fire Department Open House
  • Department of Public Works Touch-A-Truck

Highlights of the Festival:

  • Chili Competition: Watch as 20 teams compete for cash prizes up to $600. Vote for your favorite chili, but arrive early—the chili goes fast!
  • Family Fun: Enjoy a wagon ride to the local Police and Fire Department Open Houses, rock wall, and 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 10 am 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!
     
Event location:
5805 Central Street
Garden City MI 48135
Event Coordinator: 
Donna M.
Ladies of Harley