Appetite for Art: Kansas Home Cook Showdown

Name: Appetite for Art: Kansas Home Cook Showdown
Start: 2026-04-18T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-18T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 242 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS, United States, Kansas 67401

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

242 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS, United States, Kansas 67401 | Salina, KS

NEW! Appetite for Art
Date: April 18 | 4-6 PM
ENTER AS A TEAM:
Are you the best home cook in North Central Kansas? Prove it at the Appetite for Art: Kansas Home Cook Showdown!
Entry Fee: $50 per team (2 people)
Your Challenge: Create 110 bite-sized samples to wow the crowd
The Fun Part: Pick your own theme, dress for maximum attention, and bring your personality to the plate
The Stakes:
-People’s Choice Award (voted by ticket buyers)
-Sponsor’s Choice Award (backed by our sponsors’ golden votes)
-Judges’ Choice Award (decided by three Kansas celebrity chefs)
-One team will walk away with the first-ever Golden Spatula Trophy — and bragging rights as Kansas’s top home cooks
Why Enter:
This is your chance to showcase your skills, represent your hometown, and have a blast while raising money for the arts. Whether you’re famous for BBQ, grandma’s pie, or fusion flair, this stage is yours.
Link to enter as a team:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/SalinaArtCenter/AppetiteForArtTeamEntry
ENTER TO ATTEND:
This isn’t your typical dinner party. For $50, you’ll:
-Taste your way through 20+ bite-sized creations by Kansas’s best home cooks
-Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award
-Enjoy live music, a cash bar, and plenty of laughs as teams bring their most over-the-top themes to life
-Witness the Golden Spatula Trophy awarded to Kansas’s first-ever home cook champions
Link to attend:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E356665&id=56
Every plate you sample supports the Salina Art Center’s exhibitions, independent films, and hands-on art programs for all ages. Come hungry — leave inspired.