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JJO @ Monona’s 42nd Annual Chili Cook-Off
September 27, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Monona’s 42nd Annual Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, September 27
11 AM – 4 PM
Ahuska Park, Monona
11 AM – 4 PM
Ahuska Park, Monona
Get ready for a day full of flavor, fun, and music at Wisconsin’s longest-running chili cook-off.
Live Music:
The Red Hot Horn Dawgs: high-energy, horn-driven rock, pop & R&B
The Sundogs: classic rock and pop-rock favorites
Dee from 94.1 JJO Solid Rock broadcasting live on-site
The Red Hot Horn Dawgs: high-energy, horn-driven rock, pop & R&B
The Sundogs: classic rock and pop-rock favorites
Dee from 94.1 JJO Solid Rock broadcasting live on-site
Kubb Tournament:
Hosted by Madison Kubb League
Never played? Learn with demos and tips — perfect for pros and first-timers alike
Hosted by Madison Kubb League
Never played? Learn with demos and tips — perfect for pros and first-timers alike
Chili Cook-Off:
Taste the secret recipes, bold spices, and family traditions that make chili the ultimate comfort food
Taste the secret recipes, bold spices, and family traditions that make chili the ultimate comfort food
Discover why Destination Madison includes this event in “Fall Flavors That Demand a Trip to Madison”
Free to attend — bring your appetite, friends, and family for this chili-fueled tradition.
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