BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//VooDoo Chef Foundation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:VooDoo Chef Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for VooDoo Chef Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T235959 DTSTAMP:20260502T001758 CREATED:20250324T230640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T162606Z UID:4626-1775088000-1775174399@www.voodoocheffoundation.com SUMMARY:VooDoo Chef Baking & Pastry Challenge DESCRIPTION:APPLY TO COMPETE\n\n\n\nBECOME A SPONSOR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s Bake!\n\n\n\n\nStep up to the challenge and showcase your baking skills in this exciting competition! From quick breads and cookies to choux pastry and a custom-composed dessert\, students will put their creativity and technique to the test—all for the love of the art and the chance to earn a scholarship to continue their education in Baking & Pastry. \nJudged by industry professionals\, this event is a chance for students to showcase talent\, gain recognition\, and win a scholarship.  \nThis competition will be filmed by RHStv to air on their website in Winter of 2026. \nEvent Details\n📅 Date: April 2\, 2026📍 Location: Erwin Technical College⏰ Time: TBD \nAre You Ready to Compete?\n\n\n\n\nThis isn’t just a baking competition—it’s a celebration of passion\, skill\, and legacy. Register now and take your place among the best! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY TO COMPETE\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVooDoo Chef Baking & Pastry Challenge\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption URL:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com/event/voodoo-chef-baking-pastry-challenge/ LOCATION:Erwin Technical College\, 2010 E Hillsborough Ave\, Tampa\, FL 33610\, Tampa\, Florida\, 33610\, United States CATEGORIES:Competitions,Presented by The Cake Girl,Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Baking-Pastry-Challenge-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VooDoo Chef Foundation":MAILTO:voodoocheffoundation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T235959 DTSTAMP:20260502T001758 CREATED:20250909T231745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T225258Z UID:4838-1770422400-1770508799@www.voodoocheffoundation.com SUMMARY:VooDoo Chef High School Recipe Challenge 2026 DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE RECIPE CHALLENGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnleash Your Culinary Creativity & Win a Scholarship!\nThe VooDoo Chef High School Recipe Challenge is your chance to bring bold flavors to life and showcase your culinary talent! Each year\, high school students across Florida put their skills to the test by creating a VooDoo-inspired dish using a VooDoo Chef Sauce and/or Seasoning. The winner earns a culinary scholarship to help turn their passion into a career in the foodservice and hospitality industry. \nDo you have what it takes to impress the judges? Enter today and show us your voodoo magic in the kitchen! \nWhy Compete?\n🔥 Showcase your culinary talent🔥 Win a scholarship to jumpstart your culinary career🔥 Get recognized by industry professionals🔥 Join the VooDoo Chef Foundation’s mission to support future chefs \nHow to Enter:\n*High School Students Only*\n✅ Create a unique recipe using a VooDoo Sauce and/or Seasoning✅ Submit your recipe for a chance to win a scholarship✅ Create\, cook\, and impress the judges! \nPresented by Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts \n \nAre you ready to bring the heat? Enter now!  \nCommitment Date: December 15\, 2025Seasoning Mail Out Date: January 21\, 2026Recipe Submission Date: February 7\, 2026Winners Announced: February 21\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\nJOIN THE RECIPE CHALLENGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe VooDoo Chef High School Recipe Challenge is back for another year of bold flavors\, fierce competition\, and life-changing scholarships! High school students from across Florida will compete to create the ultimate VooDoo-inspired dish using VooDoo Chef Dirt Seasoning—all for a chance to win a culinary scholarship and take their passion to the next level. \nHosted by the VooDoo Chef Foundation and presented by Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts\, this event celebrates the next generation of chefs while providing financial support for those pursuing careers in foodservice and hospitality. \n🎉 Who will take home the scholarship in 2026? Join us and find out! *High School Students Only* \nCommit by January 14th and submit your VooDoo Chef Inspired recipe no later than February 7th. Winner announced on February 21\, 2026! \n\n\n\nJOIN THE RECIPE CHALLENGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVooDoo Chef: High School Recipe Challenge\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Screenshot \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Screenshot \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Screenshot \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption URL:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com/event/voodoo-chef-high-school-recipe-challenge-2026/ CATEGORIES:Competitions,Presented by Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts,Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/High-School-Recipe-Challenge-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T183000 DTSTAMP:20260502T001758 CREATED:20250323T142226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T221429Z UID:4505-1769270400-1769279400@www.voodoocheffoundation.com SUMMARY:Children's Gasparilla Parade 2026 DESCRIPTION:GET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy the Children’s Gasparilla Parade aboard the VooDoo Chef Float!\nYo ho\, yo ho! All mates on deck of the VooDoo Chef Float for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade on January 24\, 2026. \nOne of the most popular attractions in Tampa is the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest\, which has been a tradition in Tampa since 1904. Over 300\,000 spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Ashley Children’s Gasparilla Parade presented by Chick-fil-A. Treat your family to the Tampa experience of a lifetime and join us for a fun\, family celebration – aboard the VooDoo Chef Foundation Float! Arg! Guest will enjoy snacks\, live music\, face painting\, photos\, and more. \nVooDoo Krewe Two-Pack: $350.00  |  VooDoo Krewe Family Four-Pack: $600.00 \n\nPIN ON PINTE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren’s Gasparilla\nSaturday\, January 24\, 2026 | 12:00-7:30pm \nWidely considered the largest children’s event in the country\, the Children’s Gasparilla Parade begins at Bay to Bay and Bayshore Boulevard. Pirates\, floats\, marching bands and more proceed north along Bayshore Boulevard before ending at Edison Avenue. This event is free to attend\, but reserved seating is available or join us on the VooDoo Chef Float! \nSchedule of Events: \n\n12:00-2:00pm: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Rodeo- Bayshore Blvd between Rome and Dakota Ave. (Free to participate\, no registration required)\n12:00-4:00pm: Gasparilla Air Invasion\n2:00-3:00pm: Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll (Pre-registration required)\n4:00-6:15pm: Children’s Gasparilla Parade\n6:15-7:00pm: Nighttime Gasparilla Air Invasion\n7:00-7:30pm: “Piratechnic Finale” Fireworks Show\n\nParade Information: \n\nRoad Closure and ADA Access Map \nChildren’s Gasparilla Parade Road Closure Schedule  \nChildren’s Gasparilla Parade Traffic Advisory \nParking Information \n\nFREE Jolley Trolley  service will be running on a continuous loop from 11:30am to 8:30pm picking up/dropping off at the intersections of Platt St. and Bayshore Boulevard (near Publix) and Bay-to-Bay and Bayshore Boulevard.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren’s Gasparilla VooDoo Krewe\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Chef at Gasparilla Parade with Krewe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Chef at Gasparilla Parade with Krewe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at the Gasparilla Parade \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n USF Bulls Dancers with VooDoo Krewe at the Gasparilla Parade \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe Gasparilla Ship Presented by Monster Energy Drinks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Chef at Gasparilla Parade with Krewe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Chef at Gasparilla Parade with Krewe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Chef at Gasparilla Parade with Krewe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n USF Bulls Dancers with VooDoo Krewe at the Gasparilla Parade \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Chef at Gasparilla Parade with Krewe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at the Gasparilla Parade \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Chef at Gasparilla Parade with Krewe \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Krewe at Gasparilla Parade in Tampa\, FL \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VooDoo Chef at Gasparilla Parade with Krewe URL:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com/event/childrens-gasparilla-parade-2025/ LOCATION:Bayshore Boulevard\, Bayshore Boulevard\, Tampa\, Florida\, 33611\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Presented by VooDoo Chef,Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.voodoocheffoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VooDoo-Childrens-Gasparilla-Parade.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VooDoo Chef":MAILTO:erikyoungs@icloud.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR