10 “Things to Know” About the Culinary Arts Cook-Off

Published by Highlands School on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

1. FREE activities: Poppin Poppas balloon artists, face painting by East Glen student artists, and a photo booth ~ all sponsored by the Highlands School Parent Society. Enter to win a door prize generously donated by Sobey’s (Belmont).
2. Cookies are sold for a $2-a-taste while quantities last, and they sell out FAST. Bring containers & come early to avoid disappointment!
3. We accept cash, debit & credit. Purchase cookie tokens outside of the gym.
4. Beverage concession – $1 each: milk, water, juice boxes, and coffee. Coffee, cream & sugar generously donated by Candid Coffee Roasters.
5. We are peanut-aware, but foods may contain nuts and other allergens. Please check with competitors prior to consumption. Ingredients are listed on the Chefs Gallery page.
6. The emcee is none other than Mark Connolly, host of CBC’s Edmonton AM. Larry Romaniuk, a professional auctioneer, runs the live auction.
7. Every Highlands student participated in the creation of the collaborative art pieces that will be auctioned! Pick up live auction winnings at the end of the event at the stage.
8. The online silent auction items will be available for viewing at the event. The online auction opened on April 4th and will close on April 13th at 8 pm MST. Pick up winnings on April 16, 3:30 PM — 6:30 PM & April 23, 3:30 PM — 5:30 PM from Highlands School, 6015 118 Ave, Entrance #2.
9. This event is public. Volunteers will take pictures and videos and use them for promotional purposes on our website, social media, and promo materials.
10. The competitors, judges, auctioneer, emcee, guest delegates, event day helpers, school staff, and parent committee members are all volunteers volunteering their time. Competitors also donate all of the ingredients for their creations. Please thank them for their enormous support. Teamwork makes this dream work!

Short of a few small event expenditures (packaging, printing fees, and payment terminals), 100% of event day proceeds go directly to the school to support the kids.