10 “Things to Know” About the Culinary Arts Cook-Off
- FREE activities: face painting by Eastglen student artists, cookie-bag decorating, and a photo booth ~ all sponsored by the Highlands School Parent Society. Enter to win door prizes generously donated by LevioSpa Beauty Lounge and Sobey’s (Belmont).
- Cookies are sold for $2-a-taste — while quantities last, and they sell out FAST. Come early to avoid disappointment!
- We accept cash, debit & credit. Purchase cookie tokens and limited-edition Highlands School greeting cards (5 cards for $5) designed by Gr. 6 students.
- Beverage concession – $1 each:
- milk, water, & juice boxes sponsored by Andy Akle – IG Wealth Management.
- coffee, cream & sugar generously donated by District Cafe & Bakery.
- 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.
- The emcee is none other than Mark Connolly, former host of CBC’s Edmonton AM. Larry Romaniuk, a professional auctioneer, runs the live auction.
- 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.
- The online auction items will be available for viewing at the event. The online auction opened on April 10th and closes on April 19th at 8 pm MST. Pick up winnings on April 22, 3:30 PM — 5:30 PM & April 29, 3:30 PM — 5:30 PM from Highlands School, 6015 118 Ave, Entrance #2.
- This event is public. Volunteers will take pictures and videos for promotional use on our website, social media, and promotional materials.
- The competitors, judges, auctioneer, emcee, guest delegates, event day helpers, school staff, and parent committee members are all volunteers who are donating 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 event expenses (website, packaging, printing fees, and payment terminals), 100% of event-day proceeds go directly to the school to support the kids.
