Culinary Arts

Walter D. Cellario - Department Supervisor

Culinar arts

2026 Contest Book

Contests, Competitions & Performances

Culinary Arts Stage, Expo Hall

Saturday, May 31

Time
Contest
11:30 AM
Jr. Cook Contest (8-13 year olds)
1:00 PM
Scarecrow Competition
2:00 PM
Eating Contest: Ice Cream (Kids)
3:00 PM
Eating Contest: Empanadas
3:00 PM
Eating Contest: Sushi

Sunday, June 1

Time
Contest
11:30 AM
Jr. Cook Contest (14-17 year olds)
2:00 PM
Eating Contest: Cinnamon Roll
3:00 PM
Eating Contest: Watermelon
3:30 PM
Eating Contest: Tacos

Wednesday, June 4

Time
Contest
2:00 PM
Eating Contest: Donuts (Kids)
2:30 PM
Eating Contest: Donuts (Adults)
3:30 PM
Eating Contest: Tacos

Thursday, June 5

Time
Contest
3:00 PM
Eating Contest: Pizza (Kids)
3:30 PM
Eating Contest: Pizza (Adults)

Friday, June 6

Time
Contest
2:00 PM
Eating Contest: Donuts
3:00 PM
Eating Contest: Corn Dog
3:30 PM
Eating Contest: Tacos

Saturday, June 7

Time
Contest
2:00 PM
Eating Contest: Pizza (Kids)
2:30 PM
Eating Contest: Pizza (Adults)
3:00 PM
Eating Contest: Ice Cream (Kids)
3:30 PM
Eating Contest: Ice Cream (Adults)

Sunday, June 8

Time
Contest
1:00 PM
Eating Contest: Child Champion Contest 2025
1:30 PM
Eating Contest: Adult Champion Contest 2025

Culinary Education

On Stage Performances & Shows

Gira Circo Brazilian Clown Show

Gira Circo Brazilian Clown Show

Sunday, June 2 at 3:30 pm

Argentine Tango Inspiration Show

Argentine Tango Inspiration Show

Saturday, June 8 at 4:30 pm

Argentina Pop music festival

Argentina Pop Music by Gonzi Mathi

June 2nd to 9th

Tribute To Brazil

Tribute To Brazil | Aquarela Dance

Saturday, June 1 at 5:30 pm

Free Samba class after the show!

Tribute To Mexico

Tribute to Mexico | Grupo Folklórico de San Mateo High School

Sunday, June 2nd at 5:00 pm

Eating Contests

Daily Contest
ContestDayTime
EmpanadasSaturday, June 13:00 pm
SushiSaturday, June 15:30 pm
Burritos & TacosSunday, June 23:00 pm
Funnel CakeThursday, June 65:00 pm
SushiFriday, June 73:00 pm
PizzaFriday, June 75:00 pm
Hot DogSaturday, June 84:00 pm
SushiSunday, June 91:00 pm
Ice CreamSunday, June 94:00 pm

All eating contests accept 5 competitors total. Please register at the Culinary Arts Front Desk in Expo Hall

Educational Activities

Table Setting with Andrea

Table Setting Demo By Andrea Lobo Catering

Sunday, June 2 at 12:15 pm

Tribute To Mexico

Tribute To Mexico – Dance Studio Maseuani

Sunday, June 2 at 4:30 pm

Tribute to Argentina | Abstract Art Fabiola Mandolesi

Daily June 1st – 9th

On Stage Competitions

Scarecow

Scarecrow Contest

Saturday, June 8 at 1:00 pm

Cake Contest

90th Anniversary Cake Contest

Saturday, June 8 at 2:00 pm

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