# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Appetite for Art: Kansas Home Cook Showdown
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: NEW! Appetite for Art

NEW DATE: AUGUST 15 | 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salina/appetite-for-art-kansas-home-cook-showdown/200029872074800
- **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, music, exhibitions, live-music, food-drinks, contests, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Salina
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 242 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS, United States, Kansas 67401
- **lat**: 38.83674
- **long**: -97.60952
- **full address**: 242 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS, United States, Kansas 67401

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Appetite for Art: Kansas Home Cook Showdown
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/252110ae373c02a70c6ffe85ba29ae5d4636b5795d90e00825d55199398f9426-rimg-w1125-h756-dc2b2225-gmir?v=1783210383

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Appetite for Art: Kansas Home Cook Showdown being held?
  - **A:** Appetite for Art: Kansas Home Cook Showdown takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 242 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS, United States, Kansas 67401.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Appetite for Art: Kansas Home Cook Showdown?
  - **A:** Appetite for Art: Kansas Home Cook Showdown is organized by Salina Art Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Appetite for Art: Kansas Home Cook Showdown 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 Salina, 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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