

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chili Cook-Off at the Ginkgo Resturant
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: From Wednesday, February 25, through Wednesday, March 4, visit The Morton Arboretum to try a sampler of three different chili recipes from the chefs at the Ginkgo Restaurant.

Returning for the second year, the Chili Cook-Off at the Ginkgo Restaurant will offer a Chili Sampler featuring servings of three different chili recipes—each crafted by an award-winning Arboretum chef.

Along with the Chili Sampler, purchasers will receive a voting card to vote for their favorite of the three recipes. Purchasing a Chili Sampler at the Ginkgo Restaurant is required to vote.

At the end of the weeklong competition, the winning chef will be awarded the Chili Cook-Off trophy. The winning chili recipe will also gain a spot on the Ginkgo Restaurant’s menu for visitors to enjoy all year long.

Arboretum general admission or membership is required to visit the Ginkgo Restaurant. Purchase general admission online to save $2 per ticket.

Ginkgo Restaurant
The Ginkgo Restaurant is located in the Arboretum’s Visitor Center and is included in general Arboretum admission. The restaurant is open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The Chili Sampler will be available for purchase from Wednesday, February 25, through Wednesday, March 4. Vegan and gluten-friendly options are available.

Online Ordering
Skip the line at the Ginkgo Restaurant and enjoy more of the Arboretum by using our convenient online ordering system. Place your order online for pickup.

Once you’ve ordered, you’ll receive an estimated pickup time based on the current queue. Orders are packaged in to-go containers so you can enjoy your meal while enjoying the Arboretum.

Online ordering is available from opening until 30 minutes before closing.

Learn more: https://arb.eco/3ZuhSHx
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lisle/chili-cook-off-at-the-ginkgo-resturant/200029685371635
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://tickets.mortonarb.org/admission?type=public&date=2026-02-21&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lisle-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lisle
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532
- **lat**: 41.81796
- **long**: -88.07111
- **full address**: 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Morton Arboretum (https://allevents.in/org/the-morton-arboretum/1240992)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Morton Arboretum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** food-drinks, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Chili Cook-Off at the Ginkgo Resturant ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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