Chili for Charity – A New Winter Park Tradition

Posted In The Rotary Club, Winter Park Events, Winter Park Farmers' Market    January 27th, 2012

Winter Park FloridaThe Rotary Club of Winter Park is proud to present a new Winter Park tradition, Chili for Charity. Unlike traditional chili cook-offs, this event features creative chili presentations with a “Winter Park attitude.”

Local restaurants and caterers will compete for the coveted Peoples’ Choice award and have their dishes evaluated by a select panel of judges. Live entertainment by Papa Jack Express, drinks, dessert and a live auction led by American Fundraising Auctions round out the evening at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market.

Net proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Winter Park Foundation, which provides grants to more than 30 local charities each year. Over the last 20 years the club has donated more than $640,000 to charities serving the Winter Park community.

Event take place Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM EST at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market (200 W. New England Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789). Cost is $25 in advance, $225 10-pack of tickets (+$1 online service fee) or $30 at the door. Click Here to order tickets.

Chili Participants
Arthur’s Catering
Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen
Classic Creations Catering
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Hillstone
John & Shirley’s Catering
Mi Tomatina, Paella Bar
Mitchell’s Fish Market
Sodexo at Rollins College
The Bistro on Park
The Meat House
Tolla’s Italian Deli & Cafe
Whole Foods Market
Winter Park Fish Company

Tickets Now Available! Tickets may be purchased in advance from Rotary Club of Winter Park members, through a ticket order form or through PayPal. Online orders will be subject to a $1 service fee.

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