# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Downtown Garden City's Chili Cook-Off Community Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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, Pancake Breakfast starting at 9am, 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, with People's Choice Award
Live Entertainment
Beer Tent
Children Activities
Pancake Breakfast presented by Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, & Coalition
Cornhole Tournaments
Car Show presented by Autos for Autism
Motorcycle Show presented by Rick's Custom Cycle
Police Department Open House
Fire Department Open House
Department of Public Works Touch-A-Truck
Garden City Parks & Recreation Activities

Highlights of the Festival:
- Chili Competition: Watch as 15 teams compete for cash prizes up to $600. Vote for your favorite chili, but arrive early, the chili goes fast!
- Family Fun: Police and Fire Department Open Houses, Public Work's Touch-A-Truck, rock wall, free mini golf, and other 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 26th from 9am until 9pm (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 Available 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, more information coming soon!

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 URL**: https://allevents.in/garden-city/downtown-garden-citys-chili-cook-off-community-festival/200030396611729
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, festivals, sports, charities, tournaments, contests, car-shows, music, entertainment, oktoberfest, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 190

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Garden City
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5805 Central Street, Garden City, MI, United States, Michigan 48135
- **lat**: 42.3276
- **long**: -83.32877
- **full address**: 5805 Central Street, Garden City, MI, United States, Michigan 48135

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Downtown Garden City's Chili Cook-Off Community Festival being held?
  - **A:** Downtown Garden City's Chili Cook-Off Community Festival takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 5805 Central Street, Garden City, MI, United States, Michigan 48135.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Downtown Garden City's Chili Cook-Off Community Festival?
  - **A:** Downtown Garden City's Chili Cook-Off Community Festival is organized by Downtown Garden City Chili Cook-Off Community Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Downtown Garden City's Chili Cook-Off Community Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Garden City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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