2024 Crosslake Days Search for the Lost Chili Pepper

Description

The 2024 Crosslake Days Chili pepper was found by Sam and Wendy Coward of Crosslake, next to a charred piece of wood at the new Pine River Overlook Park! 

Round up the family and get outside to search for the Crosslake Days Lost Chili Pepper! Somewhere within the City limits of Crosslake lays, hangs, dangles, or sits the Lost Chili Pepper!  One clue will be released daily beginning Thurs. Sept. 26th with the final clue on Sat. Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. to guide you to its location.  

The pepper will NEVER be located on private residential property, and NO DESTRUCTION or DISASSEMBLY of ANYTHING is necessary to find it.  Please heed and be respectful of this statement.  

Find it, present it at Lake Country Crafts & Cones (36084 CR 66) and cash in on a prize basket valued at over $5,000 courtesy of Crosslake Chamber member businesses! 

Clue #1 

Where autumn leaves and cool breezes play

Crosslake Days brings festive cheer your way. 

The Loon’s Tremolo echoes far and wide 

Celebrate with music, food, and fun and enjoy the ride.

Clue #2 

Bags will fly and spirits soar, as players aim to hit the score. 

Spices and beans in pots they brew 

Charred, smoked, hot or mild – which chili is best? 

That’s up to you!

Clue #3

Where the water flows and the trees stand tall 

Don’t overlook the park, it’s relaxing for all. 

Explore this new place, clockwise low 

to celebrate with gratitude and those you know. 

Download the Crosslake App for quick access to Crosslake Days information, Lost Chili Pepper clues, and Crosslake business listings and event information year-round!

2024 Prize Basket 

14 Lakes Craft Brewing Co. - Sherpa Quarter Snap

66 Marine North - Hat

Andy's Bar & Grill - Hat & $25 Gift Card

Angell Team - Coldwell Banker Realty - Prize Basket (valued at $150)

Barstock Liquors - 1.75 Bottle of Tito's Vodka

Brainerd Zipline Tours - 1 Free Pass

Common Goods - Insulated Wine tumbler

Crosslake Ace Hardware - $100 Gift Certificate

Crosslake Canvas & Upholstery

Crosslake Coffee - Crosslake Coffee Sweatshirt & Insulated Mug

Crosslake Community School - Books & More!

Crosslake Drug - Crosslake T-Shirt and Hat

Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion Post #500 - American Flag

Crosslake Rental - Crosslake Sweatshirt

Crosslake Town Square - $50 Crosslake Town Square Gift Certificate

Crosslake Vacations & Rentals - $100 Gift Certificate

Crosslake Veterinary Hospital - Dog Toys and Chews, Hat, Cup, and Koozies

Crosswoods Golf Course - (2) 18-Hole Rounds & Shared Cart

Crow Wing Kayaks - River Trip for 2 ($150 Value)

Curious Belongings - Gift Card ($25 Value)

Dahlheimer Beverage

Edward Jones: Shawna Knutson - Gift Basket

Essentia Health - Crosslake Clinic - Cozy Up In The Cold Basket

Frey Manufacturing - Custom Boat Anchor

Grand Champion Meats - Gift Card & Seasoning Bundle

Holiday Stationstore Crosslake - $25 Gift Card

Jacob Winters - Thrivent Financial - Softsided Cooler & Financial Plan ($550 Value)

Key Wellness - "Not So Basic B Facial" ($99 Value)

Kicks the Art Place - Painting (with Sara Porter) Class Certificate

Lake Country Crafts & Cones - $50 Gift Certificate

Lakes Area Title Services - VIBE Bluetooth Speaker Cup

Lakes Central Insurance Brokers - Swag, Paper & Pens

Manhattan Beach Lodge - $25 Manhattan's Gift Card & Whitefish Lodge Sweatshirt

MarineMax Crosslake - Surfboard & Cool Swag ($750 Value)

Maucieri's Italian Bistro - $100 gift card

Maverick Boutique - $25 Gift Card

MN Roots - Sweatshirt & T-Shirt

Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - Sweatshirt & T-Shirt

Northern MN Railroad Trackers - 2 Kids Train Club T-Shirts

Outlet Recreation - Water tubes and toys

Ox Lake Tavern - Hat &Tumbler

Patrick's Cedar Chest - $25 Gift Card, Hat, & T-Shirt

Pequot Lakes Community Education - 4 Tickets to Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts

Pine Peaks Restaurant & Gifts - $15 Gift Card

Rafferty's Crosslake - $40 Gift Card

Riverside Inn - T-Shirt

RJ Broadcasting - 4 Tickets to Nickelodeon Universe, the Crayola Experience, and Moose Mountain Adventure Golf at the Mall of America.

Shoppe 218 - $50 Gift Certificate

Squirrelly Mama - $50 Gift Certificate

The North Salon - Crosslake T-Shirt

The Wharf - Hat

Tremolo Communications - Coffee Cup & T-Shirt

UpNorth Social - $25 Gift Card

Wes Hanson Builders - Wearable Blanket Hoodie & Hats

Whistling Wolf - 2 Free Games of Mini Golf

WineDown - $50 Gift Card

Wing Wellness - $100 Wing Wellness Gift Card

Zorbaz - Zorbaz Sweatshirt

The 2023 Lost Chili pepper was located hanging in a little pine tree at the north end of the property along Swann Drive where the National Loon Center will be located, by Mike & Alex Stone and Sam.