Part of Sturgeon Spectacular Weekend!
Vote for your favorite chili here!
All that time in the snow and ice celebrating Sturgeon Spectacular weekend got you feeling “Chili”?
We’ve got you covered!
Warm your insides and keep the winter fun going in Downtown Fond du Lac during our 17th Annual Chili Crawl!
For just $15, Chili Crawl ticketholders can taste a variety of housemade and restaurant -made chili recipes made by our downtown businesses, and cast their vote for their favorite! The downtown business voted into the top spot gets the bragging rights of being called the year’s best chili!
Details:
On the morning of the event, please check-in between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership office located at 131 S. Main Street. Upon check-in you will receive your official 2026 Downtown Chili Crawl map with QR code attached to your map to vote for your favorite chilis. . Chili will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Voting will be split into two categories: Best Restaurant Chili and Best Home-Cooked Chili. You may choose your own route for each stop, but once you’ve visited all participating businesses, be sure to scan the QR code on your map and vote in both categories for your favorite.
Downtown Fond du Lac shops and restaurants are open to the general public of all ages during this event.
The Chili Crawl will be held rain or shine.
Tips:
- Avoid waiting in line – pick up your materials starting at 10:00 a.m. on February 14th.
- Wear comfortable, weather appropriate shoes and clothing. You will be walking outdoors between locations and the event will be held rain or shine.
- Post photos to Instagram and Facebook using hashtag #downtownfdl and/or #DFDLChiliCrawl
Participating Businesses:
- 18 Hands Ale Haus
- 1836 Renegade Taproom
- Beauty Republic & Co
- Blue Line Tavern
- CC’s Chocolate Cafe
- Cujak’s Wine & Spirits
- Fat Joe’s Burger and Brew
- FDL Beer Company
- Hotel Retlaw
- Korneli’s Downtown
- La Belle FDL
- Main Pub
- Main Street Fashion
- Ohana Axe Company
- The Dispensary
- This is Permanent
- Victoria’s Pet Nutrition
Tickets are transferable, but not refundable. Transferring a ticket to another individual is the responsibility of the ticket holder. The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership will not facilitate exchanges.
Questions? Contact info@downtownfdl.com or call 920-322-2006, ext. 102