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 15th Annual Chili Crawl! Join us downtown Fond du Lac on Saturday, February 14th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to taste a variety of homemade chili served by our downtown businesses.
For just $15, Chili Crawlers can taste each business’s unique chili concoction and vote for your favorite! The downtown business voted into the top spot gets the bragging rights of being called the year’s best chili!
Previous Downtown Chili Crawl Champions!
- Feb. 2025 – Hotel Retlaw (restaurant) & Beauty Republic (home-cooked)
- Feb. 2024 – Brick House (restaurant) for the third year & Main Pub (home-cooked)
- Feb. 2023 – Brick House (restaurant) for the second year & Korneli’s Bar (home-cooked)
- Feb. 2022 – Brick House (restaurant) & Korneli’s Bar (home-cooked)
- Feb. 2021 – Hotel Retlaw (restaurant) & Korneli’s Bar (home-cooked)
- Feb. 2020 – Jazzmine’s Brasserie (restaurant) & Korneli’s Bar (home-cooked)
- Feb. 2019 – Yummy Bones (restaurant) & Knight Barry Title (home-cooked)
- Feb. 2018 – Ziggy’s Pub (restaurant) & Knight Barry Title (home-cooked)
- Feb. 2017 – Downtown Deli to Go
- Feb. 2016 – Downtown Deli to Go
- Dec. 2014 – Slim & Chubby’s
- Dec. 2013 – Foot the Lake Candle Company
- Feb. 2013 – Gallery & Frame Shop
- Dec. 2011 – Cool Beans & Bagels
- Dec. 2010 – Ramada Plaza Hotel: Cibo Steaks & Spirits
- Dec. 2009 – Main Exchange
Participating Businesses!
| 18 Hands Ale Haus |
| 1836 Renegade Taproom |
| Beauty Republic & Co. |
| Blue Line Tavern |
| CC’s Chocolate Café |
| Cujak’s Wine & Spirits |
| Fat Joe’s |
| 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 |
