Date and Time
Saturday Oct 10, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Saturday, October 10, 1-3 PM
Location
Downtown Historic Lowell
In front of the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
113 Riverwalk Plaza
Lowell, MI 49331
Fees/Admission
$10 wristband required for sampling chili, while supplies last
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Contact Information
Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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Chili for Charity - Wristband Sales
Description
Enjoy the Chili for Charity Cook Off during the Harvest Celebration on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Tasting and judging will happen from 1 PM to 3 PM (while chili supplies last) and requires a wristband to sample.
MAXIMUM OF 350 WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE.
Starting Tuesday, October 6, at 9 AM, wristbands will be sold online and in person at the Chamber office for $10 each. The chamber office is located at 113 Riverwalk Plaza, Lowell, MI. Walk-in hours are Tuesday-Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM.
Online sales will end by Friday, October 9, at 3 PM. Any remaining wristbands will be for sale at the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce booth on Saturday, October 10, starting at 10 AM. We reserve the right to stop online sales at any time to avoid overselling.
Online wristband orders may be picked up the day of the event from the Chamber booth, starting at 10 AM ("will call"). The Chamber booth will be located near Main St at the entrance to the Riverwalk.
About the Chili for Charity Cook-off:
The Chili for Charity Cook-Off is open to public entrees. The Cook-off winner will receive bragging rights, LowellBucks, and a trophy to keep. In addition, each group entered is competing on behalf of a Lowell Area nonprofit!
There are two chances for your favorite Lowell Area nonprofit to win!
1. Judges’ Vote – Matching Donation Prize Money, currently $3,500
2. Popular Vote – Free Expo Booth + $350 Marketing Allowance
Update, as of September 25, 2026: The nonprofit prize (judges’ vote) is now up to $3,500. Thank you to our matching sponsors AIC Insurance Services, Herbruck’s, Herrington’s Waste Services, J&K Roadside Assistance, The Buckius Team/Pettit Properties, and Timpson Transport.
Update, as of September 25, 2026: The nonprofit prize (judges’ vote) is now up to $3,500. Thank you to our matching sponsors AIC Insurance Services, Herbruck’s, Herrington’s Waste Services, J&K Roadside Assistance, The Buckius Team/Pettit Properties, and Timpson Transport.
The Chamber reserves the right to add additional award categories and prizes at any time. Named nonprofit must be a Member of the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.
