5th Annual Paragus Firehouse Cookoff
Schedule
Tue Aug 18 2026 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
100 Madison St | Worcester, MA
About this Event
At the Paragus Firehouse Cook Off, firehouses from around the city compete to create dishes for a panel of local celebrity judges, plus a People’s Choice award.
Last year, we raised $30,000 for the Worcester Firefighters 6K and DetecTogether with more than 300 people coming out to Polar Park to eat, drink, and vote for their favorites. With your help, we can up the ante this year.
Let’s get cooking.
No tickets will be sold at the door***
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
Doors Open
Info: • All stations open for attendee tastings
• People able to try harpoon beer
• Fanfare voting for People’s Choice opens
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Bagpipes and Opening Remarks
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Judging Program
Info: Each fire station has their chief present their dish to the judges between 6:00PM and 6:50PM • Last call for People’s Choice Votes - 6:55
• Judges make final decisions (5 mins)
• Judges present winner with pennant (5-10 mins)
• Thank you & closing remarks- Paragus CEO (5 mins)
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Mix & Mingle
Where is it happening?
100 Madison St, 100 Madison Street, Worcester, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 23.18







