July 2, 2026

Get Your (Chili) Jam On

By Jamie Kauffold | Jan. 14, 2023

Vote for your favorite chili at the 2nd Annual Snow Jam and Chili Challenge held on the Piazza at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City on Saturday, Jan. 21, beginning at 2pm. Northern Michigan businesses will compete for the Best Overall Chili and People’s Choice. There will also be live music by Knee Deep, bonfires, frozen yard games, and more. Tickets: $25 (21 and over), $15 (ages 12-20), $5 (ages 11 and under). Visit thevillagetc.com/explore/events.

 

PHOTO BY DANIELLE CLARK

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