# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook-Off event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: State championship CBA sanctioned cook off 2 day event.

We are a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) charity organization (Steven Smithhart Memorial Foundation). 

This is our big yearly event to raise funds to provide much needed equipment to local volunteer fire departments (Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department). We also award scholarships to local area graduating seniors (Greenwood, Monahans, Kermit, and Wink) to help further the education of our youth.  

As our event grows, we hope to add more to the list for both the first responders donation program and the scholarship program.

Vendors---food---kids zone with jumpers---concert---auctions---raffles--FREE BBQ for taste judges.

There will be an appreciation dinner for our volunteer fire fighters/cook teams during the concert on Sept 18 beginning at 8 pm.  

Any businesses that would like to donate items for the dinner or for appreciation gifts for our volunteer fire fighters, please email us at smithhartfoundation@gmail.com for more information.

Our volunteer fire fighters and cook teams will eat for free. Plates will be sold to others and the public for $12 a plate (only from 8 pm - 10 pm September 18th).   Meal will consist of 3 Brisket or Pulled Pork street tacos, our amazing crack corn, slap ya mama green beans, dessert, and sweet or unsweet tea.

There will also be some awesome items auctioned off during the concert on Sept. 18th (beginning at 8 pm) and during the awards on Sept. 19th (beginning at 5 pm).

Come out and have some fun with us while also supporting a great cause!!!

We are always looking for individuals or businesses to sponsor, donate items, enter a cook team, be a vendor, be a taste judge, or even volunteer your time to help with the event.

Feel free to message us for more information or email smithhartfoundation@gmail.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/midland/2026-tried-and-true-helping-hands-cook-off-event/200030264063223
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, concerts, music, entertainment, charities, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 69

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Midland
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department
- **lat**: 32.011921833647
- **long**: -101.89030345164
- **full address**: Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department, 3100 FM-1379, Midland, TX 79706-5128, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook-Off event being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook-Off event takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department, 3100 FM-1379, Midland, TX 79706-5128, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook-Off event?
  - **A:** 2026 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook-Off event is organized by Tried & True Helping Hands Cook-off.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Tried & True Helping Hands Cook-Off event is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Midland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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