Charity Cook-off
Can your charity grill a steak?
For 501(c)(3) nonprofits that would rather cook than build a float. Steaks are provided; teams compete for prize money, and every nonprofit takes home at least $100.
When and where
Friday, March 12, 2027 · 5 p.m.
The festival area, the night before the parade
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2026: Friday, March 13, theme "Kicks & Kilts." 2027 details are confirmed by the board.
$25 to enter
Each team pays $25 and the steak is provided. Judges score every steak.
$1,000 top prize
First place wins $1,000, out of $6,000 in prize money from North Kansas City Hospital.
Everyone gets paid
Every team takes home at least $100.
Theme: Emerald Empire
The 2027 cook-off theme. In 2026, teams also competed for the best-decorated box.
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