Arts/Fun

Lots of Fun in Store for Cooking in Central

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    The City of Central’s premier fundraising event, Cooking In Central, will be held on Friday May 10 and Saturday May 11 at their new location at 10305 Blackwater Road in Central.  The event has raised over one million dollars in the last 7 years, the majority of which has benefitted local schools.  This year’s event will benefit the Central Veterans Memorial Garden, the Central Community Assistance Foundation, and all Central Schools.  For more information, please go to www.CookingInCentral.com.   Entries for the Cook-Off are due by May 8, entry forms can be found on the website. 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday Night:
Crawfish boil starting at 5 PM
Dance with Music by Carbon Copy Band from 7-9PM
Two Progressive Auctions
Saturday 10 AM- 3PM:
Live Entertainment all day provided by local schools and private groups
Cook -Off Contests for Jambalaya, Fried Turkey, Couchon de Lait, Pork Roast, Brisket and BBQ Chicken-
with Celebrity Judges
Silent Auction
Live Auction
Progressive Auction
$10,000 Raffle (tickets available at any Central School, Chamber of Commerce, or Ross Tire)
Games for Kids including tethered hot air balloon rides
Food and Fun for the Whole Family!