Chilimania

Feel the heat at Chilimania in Edgerton, WI! An epic festival with live music, chili & salsa cook-offs, pepper eating contest & spicy fun all weekend!

Held the first weekend after Labor Day. Proceeds benefit local students, schools, and community causes. Chilimania is held annually on the first Saturday after Labor Day in Edgerton, Wisconsin. It is home to the Wisconsin State Championship CASI-Sanctioned Chili Cook-Off, a traditional chili cooking contest, and a salsa contest. The event also features live music all-day long, a Bloody Mary contes

t, and more! Our mission is to promote the Edgerton business community, social responsibility, and to raise funds to support the education of our youth. From humble beginnings …

Chilimania, a not-for-profit organization, started from a grand vision and began its first year with fewer than 20 cook-off participants. The event drew a loyal crowd that continued to grow year after year, as the festival consistently booked some of the Midwest’s best-known headlining bands on its Main Stage.

… To one of Edgerton’s favorite events! Today, the group has given back to the community during the past 30+ years through annual spring scholarships to graduating Edgerton high school students, community donations, and many other Edgerton Student Clubs and Athletics.

05/30/2026

EARLY ACCESS IS LIVE! 🚨🍻
Dylan Scott's 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 Presale is officially 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡, giving members first crack at tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Not only do you get exclusive presale access, but you'll also unlock behind-the-scenes content, special updates, and more from himself. 🎶

🎟️ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://app.withtheband.co/dylanscott

Chilimania's Country Edge on Sept. 11th is shaping up to be one unforgettable night in Edgerton. Don't miss out!

🌶️ Feel the Heat. Hear the Music. Join the Cause.

05/27/2026

Your doom scroll just got a whole lot hotter 🌶️📱
𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝗧𝗼𝗸! That’s right… your favorite weekend of music, chili, community, and pepper-powered party has entered the land of trends, backstage moments, spicy sneak peeks, throwbacks, and probably a few things our volunteers should not have access to 😂

Next time you’re deep in the scroll at 11:47pm telling yourself “just one more video,” go ahead and hit that Follow button on our TikTok page 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/.edgerton?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Let’s Feel the Heat. Hear the Music. And now… scroll fundraising festival fun too 🔥

05/26/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER... We are FIRED UP to officially announce your 2026 Chilimania Country Edge Headliner… Dylan Scott! 🌶️🎶

From chart-topping hits like “My Girl,” “Nobody,” “New Truck,” and “This Town’s Been Too Good To Us,” to nearly 5 BILLION career streams and sold-out shows across the country, is bringing his powerhouse energy and country edge straight to Edgerton for one unforgettable Friday night.

📍 Friday, September 11th, in downtown Edgerton, Wisconsin
🎟️ Tickets go on sale to the public JUNE 1ST at Chilimania.com

Want EARLY ACCESS before the general public?! 👀🔥
Join Dylan Scott’s Beer Buddies Fan Club for exclusive presale ticket access beginning MAY 28TH! https://app.withtheband.co/dylanscott

This is the kind of announcement that deserves a group text immediately… so tag your concert crew below, clear your calendars, and get ready to Feel the Heat. Hear the Music. Join the Cause. 🌶️❤️

05/26/2026

WHO WAS TUNED INTO 99.9 WJVL Janesville THIS MORNING?! 🚨🎶
If you caught Chilimania volunteer Dr. Tom Reitz on air… then you already know the BIG news, and Chilimania energy is officially heating up. 🔥

Missed it? Don’t worry... we’ve got you covered!

At 12:00PM TODAY, we’re dropping the official reveal of Chilimania 2026’s Country Edge Headliner right here on our socials, and trust us… you’re gonna want your concert crew READY for all the details!

Start texting your buddies, clear your calendars, and get ready to Feel the Heat. Hear the Music. Join the Cause. 🌶️❤️

05/26/2026

As Memorial Day comes to a close, we first want to take a moment to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. 🇺🇸 We’re incredibly grateful for the sacrifices that allow communities like ours to gather, celebrate, and make memories together.

Now… 👀🔥
A few months back we had you all voting and throwing out guesses for who this year’s country headliner could be for Chilimania Weekend… and let’s just say your expectations were HIGH.

So high, in fact, that the artist we landed on wasn’t even on the list. 😏

And trust us when we say… this announcement is going to be worth tuning into 99.9 WJVL Janesville tomorrow morning. Bigger energy. Bigger excitement. Bigger “NO WAY THEY GOT THEM!” reactions. Get ready, Chilimania family… because this year’s Friday Country Edge headliner is about to bring the heat in a BIG way! 🌶️

05/15/2026

These grads are bringing the heat. 🌶️🎓

Congratulations to this year’s Chilimania scholarship recipients as you head into your next chapter. Whether life takes you across the country or keeps you close to home, we hope you keep chasing big dreams and spicing things up wherever you go.

The music and chili may bring us together, but moments like this are the real reason Chilimania exists. ❤️

05/14/2026

The music is loud. The chili is hot. But the impact our community makes together is even bigger. ❤️🌶️

Last night, Chilimania volunteers Justin Miller and Dr. Thomas Reitz had the honor of attending the Edgerton High School Scholarship Ceremony and helping award an incredible $30,000 in scholarships to local students.

And moments like this are the heart of Chilimania.

Yes, we love the music. Yes, we love the chili. But from the very beginning, Chilimania has always been about something bigger, making a real difference right here in our community. Every ticket purchased, every sponsorship, every donation, every beer poured, every bowl served, and every person who shows up to celebrate with us helps create opportunities for students like these.

To this year’s scholarship recipients, congratulations. We’re proud to be a small part of your journey and can’t wait to see where life takes you next.

And to everyone who has attended, volunteered, donated, sponsored, cooked, performed, or supported Chilimania over the years, thank you. You are the reason this festival continues to give back year after year.

We already can’t wait for another incredible Chilimania Weekend 2026!

04/28/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁. 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰. 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲.
𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! ❤
Chilimania isn’t just a weekend event… it’s 35 years of community, scholarships, local support, and helping to put Edgerton on the map.

As the Midwest’s Largest Chili Cook-Off plus two days of incredible live music, we bring in 6,000+ attendees, support 25+ local nonprofits annually, and have awarded over $350,000 in scholarships to area youth.

That kind of impact doesn’t happen without incredible businesses and organizations stepping up and being part of something bigger.

Sponsoring Chilimania means more than logo placement. It means investing in local families, local students, local businesses, and the future of our community. From Carolina Reaper to Jalapeño sponsorship levels, there’s an opportunity for businesses of every size to get involved.

Let’s build something BIG together! Commit to sponsoring by May 15th to be included in all print materials and advertising. Final deadline June 15th.

Know a business that should be part of Chilimania 2026? Tag them below 👇🌶️

04/19/2026

Spotlight 🚔🌶️
Today, we’re honored to recognize a group that shows up for our community every single day… the Edgerton Police Department.

In light of last week’s scare at our schools and the damaging storms we’ve faced this week, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you, not only to our PD, but to all first responders who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. Your dedication does not go unnoticed. ❤️

Because of YOU, the incredible support behind 2025 Chilimania, we were able to give $15,000 back into our community, helping support organizations that protect, serve, and strengthen Edgerton.

We’ve got more to share… 🌶️
Stay tuned to see all the other amazing organizations YOU helped us support!

Want to help make the next Chilimania even bigger? Reach out today to learn how you or your company can sponsor, volunteer, or donate!

04/16/2026

Spotlight 🏈🌶️
With the NFL Draft next week, we’ve got our eyes on the future stars right here at home… Check out our next Spotlight: Edgerton Football - the Crimson Tiders!

From youth football all the way through high school, this program is building more than athletes. It’s building teamwork, discipline, and community pride that runs deep in Edgerton. And the best part? Youth football sign-up is NOW OPEN, so the next generation is ready to take the field!

Because of YOU, our incredible supporters of 2025 Chilimania, we were able to give $15,000 back into our community, helping programs like this continue to grow and thrive.

We’ve got more impact to share… 🌶️
Stay tuned to see all the other amazing organizations YOU helped us support!

Want to help make the next Chilimania 2026 even bigger?
Reach out today to learn how you or your company can sponsor, volunteer, or donate!

🔗 Sign up for youth football: https://edgertonyouthfootball.leagueapps.com/

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