The Cincinnati Fire Museum’s annual Firefighter Cook-Off is back again this weekend, and it sports plenty of local firepower.
On Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 10 p.m., firefighters all across the region will compete for prizes in front of some of Cincinnati’s biggest culinary names at 315 W Court St. downtown. Sarah Dworak, head chef/owner of Sudova, Ryan Morgan, head baker/owner of Sixteen Bricks, and Anthony Castelli of Court Street Kitchen will judge the cook-off event.
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample the firefighters’ dishes and vote for their favorite. Guests will also enjoy beer and wine, live music from Aprina Johnson, an art display from BLINK artist Brent Keltch and raffle prizes donated by popular Cincinnati businesses and attractions, including Rhinegeist Brewery, Court Street Kitchen, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cincinnati Zoo and more.
“Some of the best meals I’ve eaten have been prepared by firefighters, and I’m excited to give the community a chance to experience that side of firehouse culture, ” said the Cincinnati Fire Museum’s Executive Director, Sarah Strickland, in a statement. “The cook-off is a fun way to bring firefighters and the community together while raising money to support the museum’s important fire safety education programs.”
The Cincinnati Fire Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places thanks to its extensive work of showcasing firefighting history in the city where it all began, as Cincinnati was home to the first ever professional firefighting department in 1853.
For more information, including ticket purchase details, visit the Cincinnati Fire Museum’s official website.
