# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 15th Annual Men Who Cook
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The 15th annual Men Who Cook potluck for the Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois is coming up on Saturday, February 21st!

This is a potluck style event featuring 30+ local men preparing bite-sized samples of their favorite dish for public judging.

Saturday, February 21st
Lifespan Center 11021 East County Road, Charleston IL

Tasting from 6:00-7:30PM • Awards to Follow

Attendees will have the opportunity to sample the dishes prepared by our chefs and vote for their favorites! Trophies are awarded to the top 3 chefs in each category and the Grand Master Chef will also be named.

Beverages including soft drinks, wine, and beer are provided.

Additional evening fun including: Door prizes, Raffles, and Auction Items.

This event is to raise funds and awareness for the Children’s Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois, a not for profit agency serving children who are victims of sexual and/or severe physical abuse. There is no set charge for this event, however generous donations are collected and greatly appreciated. 

Suggested donation is $30+ per attendee.

For more information call 217-345-8250 or email robyn@caceci.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/15th-annual-men-who-cook/200029270632402
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, nonprofit, potluck
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 198

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029270632402?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mattoon-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mattoon
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Coles County Council on Aging - LifeSpan Center
- **lat**: 39.492512149107
- **long**: -88.267544248035
- **full address**: Coles County Council on Aging - LifeSpan Center, 11021 E County Road 800N, Mattoon, IL 61938-3524, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois (https://allevents.in/org/childrens-advocacy-center-of-east-central-illinois/21264069)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Coles County Council on Aging - LifeSpan Center, 11021 E County Road 800N, Mattoon, IL 61938-3524, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** food-drinks, nonprofit, potluck
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 15th Annual Men Who Cook ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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