# Event Details - **Event Name**: 5th Annual Paragus Firehouse Cookoff - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The ultimate cook off showdown of the Worcester Fire Stations at the Paragus Firehouse Cook Off- Polar Park- August 18th from 5-9pm!!About this EventAt 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 PMDoors OpenInfo: • All stations open for attendee tastings • People able to try harpoon beer • Fanfare voting for People’s Choice opens🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PMBagpipes and Opening Remarks🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMJudging ProgramInfo: 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 PMMix & Mingle - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/worcester/5th-annual-paragus-firehouse-cookoff/100001984330702548 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Worcester - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 100 Madison St - **lat**: 42.2569598 - **long**: -71.8010868 - **full address**: 100 Madison St, 100 Madison Street, Worcester, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 5th Annual Paragus Firehouse Cookoff - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/70a90ea06e11f6f44b59b2c6fb26ef25158ffae1810772b2a0f309a013e855a5-rimg-w1200-h792-dc171618-gmir.jpg?v=1772492496 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 5th Annual Paragus Firehouse Cookoff being held? - **A:** 5th Annual Paragus Firehouse Cookoff takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 100 Madison St, 100 Madison Street, Worcester, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 5th Annual Paragus Firehouse Cookoff? - **A:** Tickets for 5th Annual Paragus Firehouse Cookoff are priced at USD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission - Early BirdUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableFirefighter Admission - Early BirdUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableDonationFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 5th Annual Paragus Firehouse Cookoff? - **A:** 5th Annual Paragus Firehouse Cookoff is organized by Paragus Strategic IT. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 5th Annual Paragus Firehouse Cookoff 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 Worcester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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