# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The RETURN of the Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Woodstock Groundhog Days: A Beloved Tradition Returns—with Chili!

After a five-year break, the Chili Cook Off is back by popular demand, bringing together community pride, culinary creativity, and a whole lot of warm comfort. This event isn’t just about tasting great chili—it’s about celebrating the people and traditions that make Woodstock such a special place.

On February 1, 2026, chefs, home cooks, families, and friends will gather at McHenry County College to serve up their best recipes and compete for both Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice. Whether it’s classic, smoky, spicy, sweet, or totally unexpected, every pot of the good stuff tells a story—and every taster gets to help choose the winner.

Your support helps make this event possible, ensuring Woodstock Groundhog Days remains a vibrant, welcoming, and memorable celebration for years to come. Funds raised help us continue offering beloved traditions, create new community experiences, bring visitors from near and far to enjoy everything this incredible town has to offer.

Join us, taste thoughtfully, vote proudly, and help keep the spirit of Woodstock Groundhog Days alive—one spoonful at a time.

Cook team sign up and event tickets are here.  Teams are limited

Huge thank you to Jewel in Woodstock for donating the meat and sponsoring the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/crystal-lake/the-return-of-the-groundhog-day-chili-cookoff/200029372789422
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Crystal Lake
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: McHenry County College Cir, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, United States
- **lat**: 42.26158
- **long**: -88.36878
- **full address**: McHenry County College Cir, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The RETURN of the Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff being held?
  - **A:** The RETURN of the Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff takes place on Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at McHenry County College Cir, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The RETURN of the Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff?
  - **A:** The RETURN of the Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff is organized by Woodstock Groundhog Days.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The RETURN of the Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Crystal Lake, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The RETURN of the Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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