2026 Crosslake Days Search for the Lost Chili Pepper

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We're kicking off Crosslake Days with a fun family and friends activity! Round up the gang 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 of three clues will be released daily beginning Thurs. Sept. 24th at 9 AM 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, and present it immediately at The Yellow House (36084 CR 66) to receive your prize basket valued at thousands courtesy of Crosslake Chamber member businesses! 

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

Prize Donations valued at more than $2,600 courtesy of VERY GENEROUS Crosslake businesses:

• 66 Marine North - 2 T-shirts, 2 caps ($100 value)
• All Elements Inc. - Tumbler & coffee ($50 value)
• Crosslake Chamber of Commerce - St. Patrick's Chair and Tumbler ($60 value)
• Crosslake Circle K - Circle K Gift Card ($50 value)
• Crosslake Community School - Backpack of books, school supplies and swag ($80 value)
• Crosslake Drug - Sweatshirt, hand towel ($65 value)
• Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - American Flag ($40 value)
• Crosslake Veterinary Hospital - Gift basket of toys, treats, collar, mug and gift certificate ($100 value)
• Crosswoods Golf - (2) 18 hole rounds with shared cart ($148 value)
• Curious Belongings - Gift Card ($50 value)
• Dark Horse Brew - ($50 value)
• Essentia Health St. Joseph's Crosslake Clinic - Gift basket ($50 value)
• Frey Manufacturing - Custom boat anchor ($80 value)
• Grand Champion Meats - Beach towel ($30 value)
• Hometown Ace Hardware - Yeti Cooler ($350 value)
• Key Wellness & Aesthetics - Aqua facial - Cleans, exfoliates and hydrates ($119 value)
• Lake Days Marine - ($75 value)
• Lakes Central Insurance - Tote bag & BBQ set ($60 value)
• Maucieri's Italian Bistro - Gift Basket ($150 value)
• Northern MN Railroad Trackers - Crosslake Train Club - Moonlite Bay Gift Card ($30 value)
• Patrick's Cedar Chest - Hat, sweatshirt and T-shirt ($95 value)
• Pequot Lakes Community Education - 4-pack of tickets to any GLAPA production ($60 value)
• Pine Peaks Restaurant & Gifts - Food Basket ($58 value)
• Rafferty's Pizza Crosslake - Gift Certificate ($50 value)
• Riverside Tavern - Gift Card ($100 value)
• Squirrelly Mama Boutique - Hoodie and gift card ($75 value)
• The Log Church - 2 Coffee mugs ($30 value)
• US Army Corps Crosslake Recreation Area - Life Jacket ($80 value)
• Wes Hanson Builders - Snuggy blanket and hats ($150 value)
• Whistling Wolf Mini Golf - 2 rounds of mini golf ($24 value)
• Whitefish Lodge & Suites - Sweatshirt ($65 value)
• WonderTrek Children's Museum - General admission tickets and swag ($50 value)
• Zorbaz on Crozz Lake - Sweatshirt ($63 value)

The 2025 Crosslake Days Chili pepper was found by Susan and Camden Petersen of White Bear Lake for finding the Lost Chili Pepper Crosslake Days 2025! 🌶️🔎 They located the chili pepper underneath the new bench across the street from Up North Social on Clue #2!