Nighthawk Chili Cook-Off benefiting Corewell Health Hospice

04/29/2026

❤️🌶️WOW, WOW, WOW🌶️❤️
Because of this incredible community, the final Nighthawk Chili Cook-Off raised an unbelievable $75,400!!!

SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS raised through generosity, laughter, chili tasting, sponsorships, donations, auctions, volunteers, and hearts that showed up in a BIG way.

From the bottom of our hearts — THANK YOU.

Thank you to every sponsor, donor, volunteer, bidder, chili chef/team, attendee, and supporter who helped make this final year one for the record books. What an ending to a 20-year legacy!!!

These funds will go directly to support patients and families at Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care — providing comfort, compassion, and care when it matters most.

You didn’t just show up… you showed OUT.

Forever grateful. Forever humbled. Forever proud to have been part of something so special. 🌶️❤️

04/28/2026

Still soaking it all in while we wait for the final numbers… ❤️🌶️

What a day. What a crowd. What a way to celebrate 20 incredible years of the Nighthawk Chili Cook-Off!!!!

Enjoy this little glimpse of a day we’ll never forget (thanks, Sarah Grondin)!
More to come when the totals are in… 👀🔥

Celebrating 20 years NH & CW

04/26/2026

🌶️❤️WHAT.A.DAY!!!!❤️🌶️

We are beyond grateful for the incredible turnout at the 20th and final Nighthawk Chili Cook-Off. To see this many people come together in support of Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care was truly something special.

THANK YOU to every single person who came, tasted chili, bid in the auctions, bought raffle tickets, volunteered, donated, sponsored, shared a post, or simply showed up to be part of the day. Because of you, we can continue creating meaningful moments and providing comfort, care, and support to patients and families when they need it most.

The crowd, the energy, the memories, the generosity… it was everything we hoped for and more!!

And that ICE SCULPTURE!!! Drop a pic if you got a pic with it - we want to see THEM ALL!!!! If you didn’t get a pic with the sculpture but just got some pics…. We want to see them too!!!!

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for making the final Chili Cook-Off one to remember forever. 🌶️🏆❤️

04/24/2026

🎉ONE SLEEP…. Tomorrow’s the DAY🎉

🌶️ LIMITED EDITION CHILI COOK-OFF SWAG IS HERE! 🌶️

Celebrate 20 years of memories, laughter, friendship, and incredible impact with our FINAL Nighthawk Chili Cook-Off gear!

🔥 $20 T-Shirts
🔥 $20 Trucker Hats
🔥 $5 Koozies

This isn’t just merch—it’s a piece of Chili Cook-Off history. Grab yours while supplies last and help us send off the final year in style. ❤️
Once it’s gone… it’s gone! Don’t miss your chance to own a keepsake from the end of an unforgettable era. 🌶️🏆

04/23/2026

🌶️☀️ I CAN’T be the only one checking this 100 times a day… right?! ☀️🌶️

From sideways rain 🌧️ to freezing cold and snow ❄️ to 85° and muggy 🥵… we’ve experienced EVERY kind of Michigan weather during the chili cook-off! And YOU have always shown up and showed out for it!!!

This FINAL year (without trying to jinx us🤞) it looks like we might be in for PERFECT chili tasting weather! 😍🌤️

As we count down to one.last.unforgettable year… tell us below👇

❤️ What are your favorite Chili Cook-Off memories from years past?
🌶️ Best chili you ever tasted?
🎟️ Biggest prize you won?
😂 Funniest moment?
👯 Favorite people you spent it with?

Let’s celebrate 🎉 20 incredible years and make one more memory together. ❤️🌶️

2 DAYS AWAY!!!!!!

04/22/2026

🎶🔥 MUSIC LOVERS… THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🔥🎶

No matter your genre, live music has a way of bringing people together — and this year’s LIVE AUCTION is bringing the volume ALL the way up with TWO incredible concert experiences!

🎤 PACKAGE #1: THE INTERSECTION VIP Experience👑 (THANKS, Hammontree family)
🎟️ SIX tickets to ANY show at The Intersection (and there’s some GOOD ones)
🍸 Includes TWO reserved tables so your crew can enjoy the night in style!

🌟 PACKAGE #2: Brandi Carlile at Acrisure Amphitheater (THANKS, Cindy Storey & Micki)
🎟️ TWO tickets to see Brandi Carlile live at the new Acrisure Amphitheater
🔥 August 23rd - Section 101 — amazing seats for what promises to be an unforgettable night!

Whether you’re rocking out with friends or soaking in a once-in-a-lifetime performance, these packages are going to draw BIG bids for an even bigger cause. ❤️🌶️❤️

4 MORE SLEEPS!!!!

04/20/2026

🌶️❤️We are actively getting everything ready for what we know will be the best Chili Cook-Off yet! ❤️🌶️

If you were planning on donating an item, gift basket, or gift cards for our raffles/auctions, we would be so grateful if you could drop them off at The Nighthawk as soon as possible!!!!

Your generosity helps us create an unforgettable event while also raising funds for Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care patients and families. EVERY donation truly makes a difference.

THANK YOU for helping make this ✨FINAL✨ year one to remember! 🌶️🔥

04/18/2026

🎉🎉ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!!!!!🎉🎉

🌶️❤️ SPONSOR LOVE CONTINUES ❤️🌶️

Yesterday we celebrated our Ghost Pepper Sponsors…..Today, we want to shine the spotlight on MANY more incredible sponsors who help make this event possible.

Because of their generosity, we’re able to create amazing memories and meaningful moments for patients and families served by Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care.

From music and massage offerings… to special wishes… to support for loved ones after loss… these sponsors help bring compassion, dignity, and joy when it matters most.

EVERY level of support matters. EVERY donation makes a difference. Every sponsor helps write someone’s story with love.

Please help us thank these amazing businesses and individuals for standing behind our mission and making our final Chili Cook-Off one to remember! 🌶️👏❤️

04/17/2026

🌶️🔥 MEET OUR TOP TIER HEAT… THE GHOST PEPPER SPONSORS! 🔥🌶️

These incredible supporters represent the highest level of sponsorship for our Chili Cook-Off, and quite simply… we would not be where we are without their generosity.

They didn’t just sponsor the event… they helped make so many memories and moments possible for patients and families of Corewell Health Hospice🔥👏

Please help us thank these amazing businesses, families, and community champions by supporting them and showing them some love below! 👇