Lansing Chili Cook-Off & Fall Festival

The 2nd Annual Lansing Chili Cook‑Off & Fall Festival will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Jackson Field, 505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI, with gates opening at 3 p.m. and events running until 9 p.m. Presented by the Lansing Lugnuts and the Greater Lansing Michigan Convention & Visitors Bureau, this annual celebration features chili taste‑testing from local favorites, live music, a beer tent, contests, a kids’ zone, and carnival rides. Unlimited chili samples will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.